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DUKE Rhyme Star Need bottled ink or refills?
"I just had to tell you how
beautiful the pen is! It arrived today and *did* cheer me up completely! I
didn't expect the iridescence to be as stunning as it is. I also really like the
nib. I have one of the Sailor calligraphy pens, which I love, but it is very
different, with sharp edges and a flat nib. The Rhyme Star is much softer. I
love the broad brush-like look I can get with the broad side, and the fine line
when I write on the tip. Thanks so much - this is going to be on my list of
favorites for a long time!" M. D., Portland, OR "Thanks Norman!
I received the pen in today's mail and have been writing with it for the
past few hours. It is just superb! This upturned calligraphy nib writes like a
super smooth stub nib and has excellent line variation with just mild pressure.
The presentation box is first class
too, better than the Japanese and most of the Italian pen makers!
I am definitely hooked on this brand....I'd say that based on the Rhyme Star,
Duke compares favorably to
Namiki's offerings." C.C., Baltimore, MD Duke Rhyme Star w/Chinese calligraphy nib
Removing the slip cap and posting it on the rear of the blind cap produces an interesting visual design statement, as the curve of the clip is carried through to the curved bottom of the cap, producing a very unusual center band, as seen in the very first photo on the page.
This might not end up being one of the most utilitarian pens in your collection, but certainly one of the most interesting. It comes gift boxed in a cream-colored Duke pen box with a lifetime warranty, serviceable through Shanghai.
IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTE: Every nib that ships from His Nibs is closely examined under high magnification and tuned or adjusted if needed. About 85% of modern nibs need some adjustment out-of-the-box from the manufacturer for an optimal writing experience. Most commonly, the tines of the nib are misaligned -- which would cause scratchiness at the minimum; the slit between the tines is partially or fully closed -- which would starve the nib of ink and at best cause skipping; or the slit between the tines is too wide -- which will either again cause skipping, or conversely, flooding. There are other factors -- such as separation of the nib from the feed -- that are inspected and repaired before any pen leaves the Palace.
The only 100% guarantee of course
comes when the pen is
actually filled with ink and written with for the first time, but our
pre-shipping inspections and tunings have eliminated 99.99999 (my finger is
getting tired) of the frustrations that a customer experiences when first using
a new fountain pen. Although this can be time-consuming on occasion, it affords
our customers a much more pleasant experience when receiving a fountain pen from
His Nibs -- and saves us the frustration of dealing with returns!
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Ordering Procedures & Returns International customers, please note, we will not falsify shipping documents Credit cards, for the quickest fulfillment of your order, are accepted through PayPal, a secure site allowing you to use your credit card without us even seeing the information. If you'd like to make use of this credit card service, please let us know when you email your order and address, and we'll email you the appropriate Request for Payment, and instructions for the simple payment procedure (you don't need to join PayPal to use it).
If you would like us process your credit card directly instead, then please email us: 1. Card # (dividing this number in two, between two emails, will
ensure security) If you'd rather pay by money order or check, kindly make payable to: His
Nibs.com We
ship via insured Priority Mail
Please send your order and shipping address (along with any questions) to: orders@hisnibs.com We will email you back with your order total (PA residents please add 6% sales tax)
Warranties and returns If an item proves to be defective, in most cases the manufacturer's warranty will apply. However, please email us first so that we can determine the easiest way to resolve the problem to your satisfaction. In the case of fountain pens -- which are a bit more individualistic than other writing instruments -- what may at first appear to be a defect (hard starting or poor flow for example), can in almost all cases be resolved with a few simple 'tweaks' to the nib, which we'll be happy to guide you through or perhaps suggest returning to us for adjustment. Should you wish to return a
non-defective item within 3 days of receipt because it doesn't suit
you for some reason, again please email us and we'll arrange an
exchange, credit or refund (minus any shipping/insurance charges),
if the item is returned in an 'as new' condition. If you've dipped a
fountain pen to try its writing characteristics, kindly clean off
any ink residue prior to shipping -- to save us both a nasty
surprise We want you to be happy with your purchase from His Nibs.com and hope to have you join the ranks of our many long-term, repeat customers!
Revised: February 8th, 2010
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