{"title":"Feeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eVarious Ink feeds for different nibs and pens\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crowquill-ink-feeds","title":"Crowquill Ink Feeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse our crowquill ink feed to feed ink to crowquill nibs in our Classic Pens. Just insert the feed into the crowquill, then insert the crowquill into our crowquill adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three types of feeds for crowquill nibs - short feeds, long feeds, and spring feeds. Each type of feed is sold in bags of five feeds each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship each crowquill pen using the newer short feed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order the previous ink feed version, which is longer. We shortened the length so the feed doesn't constrain the flow of ink through the stem of the crowquill. The longer feed is easier to position correctly in the nib. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring feeds are designed to work with thicker inks and paints. They bridge the gap between the stem of the nib and the tip. Spring feeds have been used for a long time. Some people call them \"ink cage reservoirs\". Spring feeds are designed for thicker inks, so the body of the feed doesn't constrain the flow of ink inside the stem of the crowquill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring feed for the crowquill is not the same as the spring feed for the Hawk quill. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ackerman Pens","offers":[{"title":"Large feeds","offer_id":47565893206238,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spring feeds","offer_id":47565893239006,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small feeds","offer_id":47632651419870,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/8393\/files\/fd-shell-old-hq.jpg?v=1761592024"},{"product_id":"hawk-quill-ink-feeds","title":"Hawk Quill Ink Feeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse our Hawk quill ink feed to feed ink to Hawk quill nibs in our Classic Pens. Just insert the feed into the Hawk quill, then insert the Hawk quill into our Hawk quill adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three types of feeds for Hawk quill nibs - short feeds, long feeds, and spring feeds. Each type of feed is sold in bags of five feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship each Hawk quill pen using the newer short feed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order the previous version, which is longer. We shortened the length so the feed doesn't constrain the flow of ink through the stem of the Hawk quill. The longer feed is easier to position correctly in the nib. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring feeds are designed to work with thicker inks and paints. They bridge the gap between the stem of the nib and the tip. Some people call these \"ink cage reservoirs\". Spring feeds have been used for a long time. They are designed for thicker inks, so the body of the feed doesn't constrain the flow of ink inside the stem of the Hawk quill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The spring feed for the Hawk quill is not the same as the spring feed for the crowquill. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ackerman Pens","offers":[{"title":"Short feed","offer_id":47565899071710,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Long feed","offer_id":47565899104478,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Spring feed","offer_id":47632654139614,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/8393\/files\/spring-fd-hq.png?v=1761592024"},{"product_id":"manga-g-ink-feeds","title":"Manga G Ink Feeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse our Manga G ink feeds to feed ink to specific Manga G nibs in your Classic Pen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have two choices of feed for our Manga G pens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard feed F3 standard flow for fountain pen inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard feed F4 thick flow for India ink and most paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard feeds are traditional feeds shaped like a rod where the ink channel runs along the top of the feed. You can slip nibs in and out of the pen easily using this feed, but there is a slight chance that ink will leak from the feed because press-fit parts don't always seat properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew model feed for Manga G Zebra nibs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are developing a new feed design called \"Squeeze Feed\" \u003csup\u003ePat Pend\u003c\/sup\u003e that grips a dip nib, feeds ink to the nib, and holds the nib securely in our pens. We are releasing them for Zebra Manga G nibs first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use these feeds, you insert the nib into a slot in the front of the feed, then press the feed with nib into the front of the pen so that the top and bottom sides of the feed press down to grip the nib. This hold the nib in place while ink is fed through a channel in the center of the feed. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ackermanpens.com\/products\/squeeze-feeds-for-manga-g-nibs\"\u003eSqueeze Feeds for Manga G nibs\u003c\/a\u003e for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFree squeeze feeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the duration of our summer sale, we will add a new squeeze feed F3 standard flow free of charge to any order containing a Manga G pen so you can test and see if the squeeze feed works better for you than the standard feed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze feed F2 thin flow for thinner inks like walnut ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze feed F3 standard flow for standard fountain pen inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze feed F4 thick flow for India ink and most paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think squeeze feeds are better than standard feeds, but we want to find out what you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInk flow is not an exact science\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe aware that ink flow is not an exact science. Feeds control the flow of ink and paint based on the viscosity or thickness of the ink\/paint. Other factors contribute to ink flow, including how quickly you draw or write, the absorption of the paper you are drawing or writing on, the warmth of your hand, the ambient air pressure, even the electrostatic charge and potentials on the inside surfaces of the pen, which can vary over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor more information . . .\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ackermanpens.com\/pages\/About-feeds-and-ink-flow\"\u003eAbout feeds and ink flow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ackerman Pens","offers":[{"title":"Manga G Zebra standard flow feed F3","offer_id":47650306162910,"sku":"FD-MG-STD","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Manga G Zebra full flow feed F4","offer_id":47722126573790,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Manga G DNT standard flow feed F3","offer_id":47722126639326,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Manga G DNT full flow feed F4","offer_id":47722126672094,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/8393\/files\/feeds-one.jpg?v=1765235333"}],"url":"https:\/\/ackermanpens.com\/fa\/collections\/feeds.oembed","provider":"Ackerman Pens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}