Woodex Pens

August 13, 2021

Woodex 24: The company earns its name from the wood grain pattern on this pen. The shape of the 24 is endemic to India. Prasad made several pens like this. So did Hema, Deccan onyx, Guider etc. This Woodex example is particularly well made with a positive end stop for the cap and properly placed cap breather holes.

the pen has an Indian no 4 nib marked “Emerson” Fine.

As compared to the model 21:

the nib is pretty smooth. But the pen will be getting a Schmidt upgrade. Will post an update.

Cheers

Hari

August 13, 2021

Woodex 29: is the next smaller size in the flat top hour glass section lineup of Woodex. The largest bring the model 4, followed by models 6 and 15, followed by this 29 which is the smallest in this type.

The stock nib is a “Deeco” no 4 nib. Deeco is the trademark of Kapoor Pen Agency, Delhi.

L-R: Model 3, 15, 29 and 21.

29 has a longer section than the 21. Uncapped, the 29 is longer than 21 but capped it is shorter. I think it’s going to be my new favourite after a nib swap. Will keep this thread updated.

cheers

Hari

August 14, 2021

16 hours ago, bestillmysoul said:

Model #3:

Model #3 is similar in dimensions to model #4.

Model #25, Model #3, Model #4

The body is streamlined; cap opens smoothly in 3-4 turns; the section is very comfortable to hold due to it's hour-glass design. The pen writes very well (KW medium nib). Nibs were tuned well by the manufacturer.

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Model #3 is one of my favourite pens.

(Apologies for the bad lighting in pictures)

When I was about to buy my first Woodex pen I was so confused between No.1 and No.3 because was prepared to buy only one pen then. I really got attracted to this No.3 section. Ultimately bought No.1 though.

Love those dwarfs as well.

August 14, 2021

On 8/11/2021 at 8:21 PM, bestillmysoul said:

Another model with MB nib - ambitious fine.

This nib writes quite well - a soft extra-fine line.

Now I'm a bit curious. Does Ambitious make wing nibs?

August 15, 2021

Woodex 24 with Prasad:

As I mentioned previously, the 24’s shape is a staple among South Indian pen manufacturers. Prasad of Tenali was very famous back in the day and they made a mind boggling variety of pens. Here are some pics of the 24 post nib upgrade with the Prasad.

identical clips.

A flavour of vintage Prasad can be had on the Woodex 24. Thanks Woodex for keeping these old models alive.

August 15, 2021

Woodex 29 with Prasad Flat top:

Like the 24, the 29 is also a time tested size and model. Here are some pics of the 29 alongside some pretty hard to find Prasad Flattops of yore. The 29 has had a challenging nib upgrade surgery. A pelikan M405 is also shown to complete the picture.

The 29 is currently inked with Bril royal blue.

August 15, 2021

7 minutes ago, hari317 said:

Woodex 24 with Prasad:

As I mentioned previously, the 24’s shape is a staple among South Indian pen manufacturers. Prasad of Tenali was very famous back in the day and they made a mind boggling variety of pens. Here are some pics of the 24 post nib upgrade with the Prasad.

identical clips.

A flavour of vintage Prasad can be had on the Woodex 24. Thanks Woodex for keeping these old models alive.

Thanks Hari, I have two Prasad pens but not this model. I overlooked this No.24 model in Woodex catalog. It's lovely and I really like this arrow clip. This kind of clip often comes with some Guider models. Does it take No.6 nib?

August 15, 2021

5 minutes ago, hari317 said:

Woodex 29 with Prasad Flat top:

Like the 24, the 29 is also a time tested size and model. Here are some pics of the 29 alongside some pretty hard to find Prasad Flattops of yore. The 29 has had a challenging nib upgrade surgery. A pelikan M405 is also shown to complete the picture.

The 29 is currently inked with Bril royal blue.

Fabulous. Is Prasad still in production?

August 15, 2021

4 minutes ago, Sagarb said:

Thanks Hari, I have two Prasad pens but not this model. I overlooked this No.24 model in Woodex catalog. It's lovely and I really like this arrow clip. This kind of clip often comes with some Guider models. Does it take No.6 nib?

The no 24 will take a kanwrite no 4 requiring mo lathe work. Guider’s arrow clip is personalised in the vacumatic style with guider imprinted. Guiders pens with two cap rings are slightly larger. I will post a pic for you soon.

August 15, 2021

3 minutes ago, Sagarb said:

Fabulous. Is Prasad still in production?

I don’t think so. The company is long gone. Some old shops might have old stocks. My friend Jai has written a good article on Tenali pens. These Prasads I purchased from Deccan long back. They might still have old stocks. They have a huge inventory.

August 15, 2021

2 minutes ago, hari317 said:

The no 24 will take a kanwrite no 4 requiring mo lathe work. Guider’s arrow clip is personalised in the vacumatic style with guider imprinted. Guiders pens with two cap rings are slightly larger. I will post a pic for you soon.

Thanks Hari, I actually was a about to ask you to post a compared image of Guider and Woodex No.24.

August 15, 2021

Woodex 21, 24 and 29:

Showing these three models together which have been upgraded with the Schmidt FH341 nibs.

All the three are currently inked .

August 15, 2021

Beautiful! I wish the FH341 had breather holes for their F and M nibs too!

I'm tempted to get a few woodex pens now

August 15, 2021

Just now, Yohaanrods said:

Beautiful! I wish the FH341 had breather holes for their F and M nibs too!

I'm tempted to get a few woodex pens now

I really wish that too. The nibs are excellent write well are easily available and reliable, if only they had breather holes for cosmetic reasons…

August 15, 2021

Woodex 24 with Guider Arrow Clips:

As requested by Sagar, here are some pics showing the 24 alongside some guiders. The smallest Guiders comparable to the 24 is probably the Mandarin celluloid. Guider celluloid is the genuine stuff. Cellulose Nitrate.

L-R: vermillion Celluloid Jumbo, Mandarin yellow celluloid, Woodex 24, Brown ebonite standard size, Acrylic, Old Guider Jumbo black ebonite.

The clip details.

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Woodex 24 with Prasad and Prasad Baby model:

The clips are different even though arrow shaped.

Hope this helps.

Best

Hari

August 16, 2021

On 8/15/2021 at 1:38 PM, hari317 said:

I really wish that too. The nibs are excellent write well are easily available and reliable, if only they had breather holes for cosmetic reasons…

Exactly!

August 16, 2021

On 8/15/2021 at 2:06 PM, hari317 said:

Woodex 24 with Guider Arrow Clips:

As requested by Sagar, here are some pics showing the 24 alongside some guiders. The smallest Guiders comparable to the 24 is probably the Mandarin celluloid. Guider celluloid is the genuine stuff. Cellulose Nitrate.

L-R: vermillion Celluloid Jumbo, Mandarin yellow celluloid, Woodex 24, Brown ebonite standard size, Acrylic, Old Guider Jumbo black ebonite.

The clip details.

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Woodex 24 with Prasad and Prasad Baby model:

The clips are different even though arrow shaped.

Hope this helps.

Best

Hari

Thanks Hari. Rings are very interesting in the vermilion celluloid.

August 16, 2021

13 minutes ago, Sagarb said:

Thanks Hari. Rings are very interesting in the vermilion celluloid.

That was a special creation by Rao Garu for me, you can see more pics here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/333502-guider-vermillion-celluloid-jumbo/

August 16, 2021

On 8/14/2021 at 12:38 PM, IlikeInksandIcannotlie said:

Now I'm a bit curious. Does Ambitious make wing nibs?

Yes, the nib had Ambitious marked on it..

August 16, 2021

On 8/3/2021 at 7:49 PM, hari317 said:

Model 15:

This is the smaller version of the Model 4. The Model 6 is similar but this is slightly fancier with a white dot on the cap top.

The Stock nib is a no 5 from Ambitious tipped Fine.

Compared to Deccan Advocate Jr, and Model 13(steel cap)

An Indian no 5 nib is 25mm long, 7mm across and sits on a 4.75mm diameter ebonite feeder. The stock F nib is excellent but I need something wider and KW makes only upto B in no 5/5.5 ....