JEBs Ngadi Fountain Pen

About JEBs Ngadi:
The original idea I had for the JEBs Ngadi fountain pen was to make something with a subtle or understated style. But after the first prototype, I thought it needed something more. The original design was for the pen to have a wide band at the base of the cap as it’s most prominent feature, along with a second smaller band mounted at the very front of the section.
But after making a prototype, I wasn’t quite satisfied with it. I thought it was too understated and it needed something else. After thinking about the pen for a few days, I finally got the idea of adding a rhinestone. First, I though of adding one to the clip. But that’s been done already. So I decided to add a large rhinestone to the top of the finial.
Section embellishment… I still wanted to do something with the section. But instead of adding the band, I decided to use a smaller crystal and mount it just above the pinch and in-line with the top face of nib. Mounted there, the user could admire the stone while writing.
One more thing… I decided to add just a little more uniqueness to the pen by moving the band from the base of the cap to the front of the barrel and mounting it just behind the threads. Located here, the band is perfectly centered when the pen is capped.
I think the combination of features creates a quite unique pen. One that could be used with a variety of materials, and if you’re not a fan of them, even without the stones.
About the Name:
The Ngadi (pronounced “N-ga’-de”) is named after “Ngadi Chuli” (also known as Peak 29, Dakura, Dakum, or Dunapurna) is a high peak in the Mansiri Himal (or Manaslu Himal), also known as the Gurkha Massif, in Nepal. It is flanked by Manaslu to the north and Himalchuli to the south. Despite its top 20 height, Ngadi Chuli has only been climbed once or twice.
The probable first ascent occurred in 1970. Hiroshi Watanabe and Sherpa Lhakpa Tsering, members of a Japanese expedition, climbed the east ridge and face. The first confirmed ascent, and as of 2014 the last attempt on the mountain, was in 1979. If you want to learn more about Ngadi Chuli, click here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngadi_Chuli
Ngadi dimensions:
I originally wanted to make the pen larger than it is, but I thought the smaller size looked better. So the capped length is about 5 3/4″ and the uncapped length is about 5″. The maximum diameter (at the band) is 9/16″. The accent band width is 3 mm.
Color options:
Material: While my idea for the pen is to make it with solid colors, mixed color patterns can also be used. The majority of the material I use is acrylic, but I also have a local source for ebonite.
Here is a list of the solid acrylic colors I have found. However please note that not all colors are available all the time. Navy blue, baby (light) blue, engine red, urushi (dark) red, white, mandarin yellow, two shades each of brown and gray. Ebonite is also available in a wide variety of solid colors, but can sometimes be more muted than acrylics.
Rhinestones: Rhinestones are used in a variety of DIY projects. As a result, I found there are quite a few color and size options available. One color chart I found had more than sixty different colors! While there are more rhinestone colors available then there are solid acrylic colors, I think there are enough material colors available that quite a few color combinations that could be put together. Although not all rhinestone colors are available in the two sizes used. And of course, if you’re not a fan of the crystals, you can order one without them.
Options and upgrades:
I think the unique style of the Ngadi stands on it’s own, so it doesn’t need any additional embellishments. But if you have an idea for something, let me know!
Hardware finishes: Both the clip and band is available in gold-tone or silver-tone hardware.
Inking system: The standard inking system is C/C (cartridge/converter). Other inking systems available are eyedropper, button, lever and vacumatic.
Nib: The Ngadi comes standard with a steel #6 Jowo nib. Currently steel nibs are only available in polished (PS) or all-gold steel (AGS). But other styles are available from time to time. And sometimes I run across special nibs. So if you’re looking for something unique, let me know. Current tip sizes are x-fine, fine, medium, broad, 1.1 and 1.5 italics. Also 14k & 18K Gold nibs are always available. And if desired, you could swap out the stock the band width for something thinner (1 or 2mm) or wider (4mm).
Miscellaneous items:
I also offer a variety of hand-made pen-related items. Pen Props, pen cap Buttons, Pen and Ink Trays, Cufflinks, and Button Covers. Use a Pen Props to display a pen or temporarily raise the nib. Order in a pen-matching material or a wooden style in a variety of finishes. Cap Buttons are small pieces of cap jewelry you can add to a clipless pen to keep it from rolling. Use a Pen & Ink Trays to display your favorite pen and ink. Trays are available in several styles and in your choice of natural wood. Cufflinks and Button Covers are timeless favorites that dress up a shirt. Order them in pen-matching material.

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