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Flexing the Zebra Manga G nib in our Fountain Pen with overfeed

Our Fountain Pens and Pump Pens

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Same pen except one has a pump and the other doesn't. Gravity flow works in both pens, but when you want a stronger flow, you press the pump. You get what you press, from a drop to a gush.

Here are examples of work done with our pens. Visit our art gallery. 

Selections from our art gallery


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+What is a demonstrator?

  • Originally they were see-through fountain pens used to demonstrate the internal workings of a fountain pen. Now the term refers to any clear pen.

+Advantages of piston fillers

  • You can see the color of the ink or paint you're working with. You can see how much ink or paint remains. You can fill and empty the pen cleanly. The clear shell is attractive.

+How do you fill the pen?

  • Twist the knob on the back of the pen that drives the piston to reduce the volume inside the reservoir. Stick the front of the pen into the container of ink or paint. Now twist the knob in the opposite direction to suck up how much you need.

+Improvements

  • We now provide a tool with each large demonstrator that lets you grab the feed on the underside and pull it out easily,

Large Demonstrator Piston Fillers

All our large piston filling demonstrator fountain pens

Manga G Zebra Piston Filler Demonstrator
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Manga G Zebra Large Demonstrator $ 29.95
Manga G Zebra Piston Filler Demonstrator

Manga G Zebra Large Demonstrator

$ 29.95

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Draw and write with a Zebra Manga G nib in our large clear Demonstrator fountain pens. Provides a large ink capacity Use any ink or paint Crystal clear, keep your...

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Brause Rose Piston Filler Demonstrator
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Brause Rose Large Demonstrator $ 29.95
Brause Rose Piston Filler Demonstrator

Brause Rose Large Demonstrator

$ 29.95

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Clear demonstrators are attractive clear pens that let you see into the pen and keep track of your ink quantity.  Provides a large ink capacity Use any ink or paint...

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Sketch Nib Piston Filler Fountain Pen
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Sketch Nib Large Demonstrator $ 29.95
Sketch Nib Piston Filler Fountain Pen
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Sketch Nib Piston Filler Fountain Pen
Spacers

Sketch Nib Large Demonstrator

$ 29.95

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Clear demonstrators are attractive clear pens that let you see into the pen and keep track of your ink quantity. This model contains our Sketch nib, which is designed for...

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Manga G Tachikawa Piston Filler Demonstrator
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Manga G Tachikawa Large Demonstrator $ 29.95
Manga G Tachikawa Piston Filler Demonstrator

Manga G Tachikawa Large Demonstrator

$ 29.95

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Draw and write with a Tachikawa Manga G nib in a large demonstrator fountain pen.  Provides a large ink capacity Use any ink or paint Select your feed rate for...

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Manga G Nikko Piston Filler Demonstrator
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Manga G Nikko Large Demonstrator $ 29.95
Manga G Nikko Piston Filler Demonstrator

Manga G Nikko Large Demonstrator

$ 29.95

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Clear demonstrators are attractive clear pens that let you see what's going on inside your pen.  Provides a large ink capacity Use any ink or paint Crystal clear, keep your...

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+What is an overfeed?

  • It's a device that enhances the performance of flexible nibs. It rests on top of the nib, and stores ink in the space over the nib. This continues to feed ink to the nib when the nib flexes backwards and rises off the underfeed. The tip of the overfeed slides into the gap between the two tynes as they separate and acts like a bridge to continue the steady flow of ink to the tip. 

+Can all nibs use an overfeed?

  • No, only medium to large pointed nibs. You can't use them with crowquills - that would require a very small overfeed. We provide overfeeds for our Manga G nibs, Brause Rose nibs, and our Sketch nibs.

+Can I remove the overfeed?

  • Yes, you can. You replace the overfeed with a spacer we provide with each overfeed pen. The spacer keeps the nib tucked in tightly. You can slide the overfeed back in when you want to use it. Overfeeds aren't suitable for close work with fine detail. They are best for drawings with wide line variation. 

Our pens that contain overfeeds

Our pens that contain overfeeds

Brause Rose Fountain Pen
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Brause Rose Fountain Pen aus $ 24.95
Brause Rose Fountain Pen
Holding Brause Rose Fountain Pen
Brause Rose Fountain Pen with cap
Brause Rose Fountain Pen
Brause Rose Fountain Pen
Brause Rose Fountain Pen
Holding Brause Rose Fountain Pen
Brause Rose Fountain Pen with cap
Brause Rose Fountain Pen
Brause Rose Fountain Pen

Brause Rose Fountain Pen

$ 24.95

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Draw and letter with a Brause Rose nib in our Fountain Pen. The Brause Rose nib is a favorite with artists and calligraphers who appreciate the fine line and great...

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Skeetch Fountain Pen
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Sketch Nib Fountain Pen aus $ 24.95 $ 34.95
Skeetch Fountain Pen
Holding Sketch Fountain Pen
Sketch Fountain Pen with cap
Sketch Nib with Overfeed Fountain Pen
Sketch Nib Fountain Pen
Sketch Nib Fountain Pen
Skeetch Fountain Pen
Holding Sketch Fountain Pen
Sketch Fountain Pen with cap
Sketch Nib with Overfeed Fountain Pen
Sketch Nib Fountain Pen
Sketch Nib Fountain Pen

Sketch Nib Fountain Pen

$ 24.95 $ 29.95

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Draw with our Sketch nib in a Fountain Pen. If you like to draw quickly with a flexible nib, move the nib in all directions without snagging, and not worry...

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Sketch Nib Pump Pen
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Sketch Nib Pump Pen aus $ 29.95
Sketch Nib Pump Pen
Sketch Nib Pump Pen with cap
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Sketch Nib Pump Pen
Sketch Nib Pump Pen
Sketch Nib Pump Pen
Sketch Nib Pump Pen
Sketch Nib Pump Pen with cap
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Sketch Nib Pump Pen
Sketch Nib Pump Pen
Sketch Nib Pump Pen

Sketch Nib Pump Pen

$ 29.95

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Use our Sketch nib in a Pump Pen. If you like to draw quickly with a flexible durable nib, this is a great pen for you.  Use any ink or...

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You can change the rate of ink flow in our pens. Just switch feeds - slip them in and out, just like our nibs. 

+What are Manga G nibs?

  • Manga G nibs are popular with a wide range of artists, from calligraphers to comic book artists. The three most popular Manga G nibs are made by Zebra, Nikko and Tachikawa. They are well made nibs that provide great flex and last longer than most dip nibs. 

+What are Brause Rose nibs?

  • These are pointed nibs made by Brause, and are popular with a wide range of artists. The tip is very flexible, so it takes more practice to use this nib successfully. An overfeed works well with this nib to constrain the flex.

+What are Sketch nibs?

  • We make these flexible nibs, which are designed for quick and easy sketching. Our Sketch nibs skate over paper in all directions. This is difficult to do with Manga G nibs, where the point can snag on the paper. Sketch nibs work well with overfeeds to spread the ink, which lubricates the nib movement.

+What are adaptors?

  • These fit into the front of our pens and let you draw and write with smaller nibs, including the Gillott 303, crowquills and Hawk quills.

Kits combine popular nibs with pens for a discount

Pens and nibs bundled together for a great package and additional savings.

Fountain Pen Kit
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Fountain Pen Kit $ 29.95
Fountain Pen Kit
Sketch Nib Fountain Pen
Fountain Pen Kit
Sketch Nib Fountain Pen

Fountain Pen Kit

$ 29.95

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A kit containing one Fountain Pen and three popular large nibs: Zebra Manga G Brause Rose Sketch nib Advantages Use any ink or paint, even India ink and acrylic paint...

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Combo Pen Kit
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Combo Pen Kit $ 59.95 $ 64.95
Combo Pen Kit
Sketch Nib Fountain Pen
Sketch Nib Pump Pen
Combo Pen Kit
Sketch Nib Fountain Pen
Sketch Nib Pump Pen

Combo Pen Kit

$ 59.95 $ 64.95

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This kit contains one Pump Pen and one Fountain Pen with two feeds and three nibs.  Nibs Zebra Manga G Brause Rose Sketch nib Feeds Standard flow Rich flow See other...

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Pump Pen Kit
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Pump Pen Kit $ 39.95
Pump Pen Kit
Pump Pen Kit
Pump Pen Kit
Pump Pen Kit
Pump Pen Kit
Pump Pen Kit

Pump Pen Kit

$ 39.95

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This kits provides one Pump Pen and three nibs: Zebra Manga G Brause Rose Sketch nib Basic advantages Use any ink or paint, even India ink and acrylic paint Slip the nib...

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Manga G Fountain Pen Kit
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Manga G Fountain Pen Kit $ 24.95 $ 29.95
Manga G Fountain Pen Kit

Manga G Fountain Pen Kit

$ 24.95 $ 29.95

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Draw with three popular Manga G nibs in our Fountain Pen. Manga G nibs are very popular with a wide range of artists. These nibs are very flexible and well...

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Manga G Pump Pen Kit
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Manga G Pump Pen Kit $ 39.95
Manga G Pump Pen Kit

Manga G Pump Pen Kit

$ 39.95

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Draw with three popular Manga G nibs in our Pump Pen. Manga G nibs are very popular with a wide range of artists. These nibs are very flexible and well...

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+What does "washing" mean?

  • Washing a drawing means applying water or dilute ink solution to your drawn lines to create tonal values that enhance the appearance of your drawing.

+Add a bit of color

  • You can also add a bit of color to your drawings. Fill the Brush Tool with watercolor or colored ink and brush it onto your drawings.

+How do you use the Brush Tool?

  • Fill the tool with water, ink or water color and press the tool onto the back of your pen. Draw your lines using a nib, spin the pen in your hand, brush on the solution, then spin the pen again and resume drawing.

Washing your drawings

Wash tool
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Brush Tool $ 11.95
Wash tool
Wash tool next to pen
Using wash tool
Sealed wash tool
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Slipping on the wash tool
Wash tool
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Brush Tool

$ 11.95

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Use this tool to wash your drawings or add color.  Fill the tool with water, press it onto the back of your pen, and wash your line drawings or add...

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+What are Clear Cut nibs?

  • Clear Cut nibs are smooth flexible nibs designed for drawing with thicker inks and paints. They are not plastic nibs. The material is 100% recyclable.

+What are they good for?

  • Use Clear Cut Nibs to lay down a solid bead of color. You can twist and turn the nib for different effects. You can clip and shape the nib for different types of drawn lines. If that's too much work, you can use the nib we ship - it is pre-cut for the most popular lines.

+What are my choices?

  • We provide Clear Cut nibs in two sizes depending on the thickness of the ink or paint you want to use. Thicker inks and paints deserve larger nibs.

Clear Cut Nibs

Pens for thicker inks and paints, especially calligraphic inks and paints, enamel, even lacquer.

Clear Cut Nib Pump Pen
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Clear Cut Nib Pump Pen $ 19.95
Clear Cut Nib Pump Pen

Clear Cut Nib Pump Pen

$ 19.95

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Enjoy drawing and lettering with thicker artistic media using our Clear Cut nibs in a Pump Pen. Use any ink or paint, even acrylic paint Especially designed for thicker inks...

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Clear Cut Nib Fountain Pen
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Clear Cut Nib Fountain Pen $ 12.95
Clear Cut Nib Fountain Pen

Clear Cut Nib Fountain Pen

$ 12.95

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Enjoy drawing and lettering with thicker inks and paints using our Clear Cut nibs in a Fountain Pen with a narrow bore. Use any ink or paint, even India ink...

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New product: Manga G kits

Three different Manga G nibs and two feeds let you draw and write with the Zebra, Nikko and Tachikawa nibs. Contrast and compare. Get the best out of each nib. Three kits - one bundled with a Fountain Pen, one with a Pump Pen, and one kit with both pens, as shown to the left. All in a nice box that holds your pens at a tilted angle ready for use or storage.

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