A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

[Lifesaver]

That is wild. What a mating of components to come up with this. Kudos to you and Richard for bringing this idea to fruition.

[tcheuchter]

Ace pen, mate

[andromedia226]

This has got to be one of the most awesomely cool (Visualize teenager looking at his first beer) "WICKED" uh, customizations I've ever seen.

 

It's like a motorcycle with a mustang V8 in it.

[Songwind]

Amazing.

 

You HAVE to post a picture of it with the Firefly in it.

[MrStuff]

To follow someone elses comment - I love this idea and would like to do something similar. If you don't mind me asking, how much did Richard charge for the nibwork?

[Rapt]

Way cool.

 

I've just been thinking of this very thing for highlighting with my Year of the Golden Pig.

 

 

[omasfan]

If I remember correctly it was $105 (incl. shipping). I provided the nib.

 

To follow someone elses comment - I love this idea and would like to do something similar. If you don't mind me asking, how much did Richard charge for the nibwork?

[kiavonne]

Why do I get the feeling that the remaining 100 citreopers are going to be flying off the shelves?

 

That is a highlighter to drool over. Hm, wonder if any of the lemon yellow birds will be around when I can afford one...

[MrStuff]

Why do I get the feeling that the remaining 100 citreopers are going to be flying off the shelves?

 

That is a highlighter to drool over. Hm, wonder if any of the lemon yellow birds will be around when I can afford one...

 

Indeed, it made me order a Citroenpers M200 straight away. I'll have to wait a bit for ordering the nib (since my Pelikan flock has grown from zero to 4 in two weeks) but it's a start...

[Junkuar]

For anyone doing any highlighting, this thing is perfect.

 

I hate these highlighter marking pens, 'cause if you use a rule to get a straight line, it inks up the edge, smudging the page (when you move it), my hand, or both. Usually both. Change your angle of attack (to play on GhostPlane's analogy), and change the thickness of your line -- in a predictable way -- not like those fastcrushing felt pen tips.

 

Must have one!

 

17 weeks, though? Can anyone elses do the work, or is Richard "da man"?

 

Brenton

[CraigR]

17 weeks, though? Can anyone elses do the work, or is Richard "da man"?

 

Brenton

There are a number of other talented nibmeisters out there but there is only one Richard. The wait is long and the pen work is amazing.

[Richard]

Okay, okay, okay, I get it. People want these things.

 

Today I finished another of these nibs, which in a moment of perversity I have named the Platypus. The nib shown here is mine, I'm keeping it, you can't have it. Over the next few days, however, I will be finishing three more. One of these three has been spoken for, the other two have not. They are based on the Pelikan M250 nib, and they will be available to the first comers for $195.00 each plus shipping to your doorstep, igloo, yurt, hogan, or what have you.

 

http://www.richardspens.com/images/site/platypus.jpg

 

Edited to add:

 

This morning's email brought queries from two long-time clients; the in-process Platypuses have all now been spoken for.

Edited April 25, 2008 by Richard

[MrStuff]

Okay, okay, okay, I get it. People want these things.

 

Today I finished another of these nibs, which in a moment of perversity I have named the Platypus. The nib shown here is mine, I'm keeping it, you can't have it. Over the next few days, however, I will be finishing three more. One of these three has been spoken for, the other two have not. They are based on the Pelikan M250 nib, and they will be available to the first comers for $195.00 each plus shipping to your doorstep, igloo, yurt, hogan, or what have you.

Richard - that is one beautiful nib - I don't know how you do it but it's a work of art.

 

I'll certainly be interested in one from a future batch. I already have the Citroenpers M200 sat waiting for it.......

[penmanila]

wonders never cease love it!

[bardolator]

I'm thinking this would be fun on a demonstrater, as well....

[Kessel]

I'm convinced that nibmeisters keep a magic wand under their table. I just don't see how this nib works, and it does.

[SamCapote]

That is an astounding nib. The first thought that popped into my mind on page one was: "Duck Bill" !!! I am amazed what Richard did with that. More like blown away!

[seasterl]

The first thought that popped into my mind on page one was: "Duck Bill" !!! I am amazed what Richard did with that. More like blown away!

 

My thoughts exactly,... duck's bill. Actually, it's not that far from a Pelikan bill.

 

I'd love to see a picture of what the end result is for some text that has been highlighted using this pen and chosen ink. If it's attractive, I may inquire about getting one for an 800 series since I don't own any of the smaller pens. I've been thinking about a special nib for my M800 demonstrator.

[Silvermink]

Wow, that's wild. I think I want one.

 

Great in a Pelikan, too, since you can just swap it in and out as needed.

[Scriptorium Pens]

I'm thinking that new Postal in Amber would be so cool with this nib!