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Duraflex ELEMENTS limited editions


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Conklin Duraflex Elements FIRE limited edition OmniFlex nib fountain pen   $75.00    Sold out

Conklin Duraflex Elements EARTH limited edition OmniFlex nib fountain pen   $75.00    Sold out

Conklin Duraflex Elements WATER limited edition OmniFlex nib fountain pen   $75.00    Sold out

Based on the ever-popular Conklin Duragraph model, the new, numbered limited edition (only 1898 each made for worldwide distribution) the Duraflex Elements series comes standard with the OmniFlex nib. These join the first model in the series, the red, white and blue Conklin Duraflex Freedom. Retailing for $75.00, HisNibs offers the pens for our standard 20% discount. See what the OmniFlex nib is all about in the following video:

 

                                                   
                                                         
                                                 New! Conklin and Monteverde
                                                        OmniFlex nib
    

                                                                                                                                                                                           

From Conklin's website:

Conklin is proud to introduce the Curaflex Elements Limited Edition Fountain Pen Collection, inspired by Greek philosopher Haraclitus' theory of nature that the three elements work together to bring balance to the world. Featuring three distinctive fountain pens, aptly named Earth, Water and Fire, each pen is made using semi-transparent resins with its own unique color patter and a specific trim to match each style.

EARTH, truly representing its given name, displays a mix of warm brown tones dappled with deep black, then matched with sleek gunmetal accents.

WATER, a mesmerizing mix of true blue and leafy green, is paired with warm rose gold accents, creating a vivid blend of color.

FIRE, a mottled mix of blazing red and black, this pen is accentuated with brilliant chrome accents for a sharp contrast.

Each pen is tastefully engraved with the collection name and limited edition number alongside the barrel.

 

As noted above, each resin pattern includes transparent and colored translucent sections, as I've tried to capture with this image of a pen held against the backdrop of my yard.

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

 

 

                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                   The EARTH version has black trim and nib

 


The FIRE version has chrome trim and nib

                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                             The WATER version has rose gold-plated trim and nib

 

 

The cap screws off of the barrel and is friction fit should you choose to post it. Unscrewing the cap displays the steel OmniFlex nib which is engraved with the Conklin brand name and the historic “Toledo, USA” mark -- as well as 'FLEX'.

 

                                                                                                                                                                   

The fountain pens come with a screw-in piston converter for bottled ink...but as with all new pens, I recommend to run a dilute solution of dishwashing soap (two or three drops to a small bowl of water) through a new pen a few times, followed by water only. Step one is effective at removing manufacturing oils that can tend to make the ink less than enthusiastic in heading from the converter/filler to the nib, and step two removes the traces of the detergent you've used...which tends to have the opposite, diuretic effect. The pen will also take International-style cartridges, such as those from Private Reserve. The large, blue Conklin gift box, starter cartridges and warranty are included.

 

 

 

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!

 

 

 

 

 

Ordering Procedures & Returns

International customers, please note, we will not falsify shipping documents

Please send your order and shipping address (along with any questions) to:

orders@hisnibs.com
(on PayPal transactions, the email address may also display as stonebri@verizon.net)

We will email you back with your order total (PA residents please add 6% sales tax)

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)
2. Expiration date
3. Name on card
4. Address for billing statement
5. Card verification # (3-digit number printed on the back of your card. It appears after and to the right of your card number, or 4-digit number on the front of your AMEX card).
 

If you'd rather pay by money order or check, kindly make payable to:

His Nibs.com
  434 N. Leh St., 1A
  Allentown, PA 18104

We ship via insured Priority Mail
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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 HisNibs.com and hope to have you join the ranks of our many long-term, repeat customers!

 

Revised: August 19th, 2023

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