Nanga MAGNUM Custom Clipless 2-Tone Bulb-filler
Fountain Pen
in Painted Desert Acrylic with Metallic Gold Acrylic Center Accent
and large #8 Gold-tone
Steel Nib.
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| I actually made a PAIR of these! |
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Scroll down to the bottom to see the specs and other info about this pen.
About the Nanga:
If you are familiar with my pens, then you probably know I derive the names I use from Wikipedia's "list of the worlds tallest mountain peaks". This pen follows in that same tradition by being named after the Nanga Parbat mountain peak. The name "Nanga Parbat" means "Naked Mountain" with Nanga specifically meaning "naked". Since this pen appears to be absent or "naked" of any barrel threads, I thought Nanga would be a very appropriate name for the style. If you wish to read more about the Nanga Parbat mountain peak or about any of the other pen names, you can read them on my Pen Names Page.
Nanga Dimensions:
The Nanga is now available is several size versions: Standard, MAGNUM, and Midi. The Standard size Nanga has a capped length of about 6" (152.5mm) and uncapped length of about 5 1/4" (133.5mm). The max diameters are barrel .61" (15.5mm) and cap .64" (16.25mm). The MAGNUM size Nanga has a capped length of about 6 1/2" (165mm) and uncapped length of about 5 1/4" (146mm). The max diameters are barrel .69" (17.5mm) and cap .73" (19mm)*. The Midi size Nanga has a capped length of about 5" (127mm) and uncapped length of about 3 11/16" (94mm). The max diameters are barrel .535" (13.5mm) and cap .55" (14mm).
*MAGNUM Cap diameter... The standard size for US made pen blanks is .75". But some European blanks are sized smaller at only 18mm (.71"), so the cap may have to be thinner based on the diameter of the material you choose. The .73" target diameter is based off the enlargement percentage of the standard size Nanga, but the difference is minimal and would not affect the overall look of the pen (some of the pens shown are under .73").
The unique forward mounted threads on the Nanga allow it to have a nice free flowing style. The smooth transition across the front-section and barrel allows it to have a smooth and graceful flow along the entire length of the barrel. As the different size versions show, the design also allows some flexibility in the diameters so it could be adjusted to fit small or large hands. As with most other JEB's PENs, the Nanga can be ordered in any of the materials shown or your material of choice. The pen includes a steel Meister nib in your choice of finish and tip size. The standard inking system is Cartridge/Converter, but if you like to use your pens as eyedroppers, you can order the Nanga with a special rubber o-ring that seals the section to the barrel so it can be filled directly with ink (not available for the Midi). The larger #6 nib is the best size for the Standard and MAGNUM, while the smaller #5 is required for the Midi. Nib finishes available for STEEL nibs are: 2-tone, polished steel, Black Oxide (#6 only), or Ruthenium (#5 only). Current tip sizes are x-fine, fine, medium, broad, and two italics (1.1 both; 1.4 for #5 only, and 1.5 for #6 only). 14 & 18K Gold nibs are also available as a special order.
Nanga Options and Upgrades:
The Nanga is another pen style that allows for a few upgrades and options. You could add metal accent bands to the base of the cap, or add a slot-mounted clip with a hidden ring (see the main page for a few pens made with this type of clip). The accent bands are available in several finishes (24k gold, nickel and Rhodium, and come in a variety of diameters with widths from 1 to 4mm (1mm increments). As stated above, you can also upgrade your pen with a 14k or 18k gold nib. For the fans of the Nanga MAGNUM, I also have a souce for the larger #8 nibs. However they are only available in the BOCK style nibs in 18k Gold or Titanium Semi-Flex. Contact me if you are interested.
Inking system upgrades...
NEW November 2023: The Nanga is now available with a new Vacumatic style inking system! The Vacumatic barrel is the same length as the standard Nanga barrel but with about a 1 1/4" long blind cap that covers the vaccum button. So now there are FIVE inking system options available: 1) the standard C/C; 2) Eyedropper with a custom fitted o-ring; or 3) Bulb-filler; 4) Button-filler; 5) the new Vacumatic style filler. For more infomation on the system, see the web page named inking-systems under the Other Items drop down button.
Miscellaneous items... I also offer a variety of other items: a) hand-made Props and Buttons for pens as well as Cuff-links in a variety of styles. You can order a Pen Prop in a material to match your pen, or any one of the wooden styles made in a variety of stained or dyed colors. The Pen Buttons are available for any of the clipless pens. The Cuff-links are available in a variety of styles and finishes and can be ordered with your choice of insets.
About this Pen and Material:
This order was for a PAIR of matching pens made with material supplied by the customer. The material is called 'Painted Desert', and is custom poured acrylic. They also include a solid section in the center of the barrels of a unique metallic gold acrylic. Although it's acrylic, it looks much like a matte finished gold-plated metal (such as the nibs used on the pens). The pens are also BULB-fillers. To fill a bulb-filler, remove the blind-cap at the back of the barrel to expose the 'bulb', then insert the nib and lower part of the Section into the ink, then quickly squeeze, then release the bulb. As you quickly squeeze, it pushes out air creating a vacuum, then when you release the bulb, ink is drawn up into the barrel. It takes multiple cycles to fully fill the pen.
The nib is a large #8 steel by Magna Carta. #8 steel nibs are hard to find. While a few manufacturers offer a #8's in their gold nibs, #8 steel nibs haven't been available for a number of years. Jowo use to make one, but discontnued it quite a few years ago. I think the larger nib looks more proportional on the larger pens, but because it's larger (therefore TALLER), it takes a little getting use to writing with them because your grip on the pen is higher.
This Pen's Specifications:
Color / Material: Primary: Painted Desert acrylic.
Secondary: Metallic Gold
Acrylic.
Length: Capped 6.50" / Uncapped 6.0" (w/o nib 4.82").
Diameter (max): Barrel .68" / Cap .72".
Weight (gms): Capped 28.2 / Uncapped 18.1.
Nib: #8 AGS (All Gold Steel) Magna Carta.
Filling System: Bulb-filler.
