JEBs PFP Fountain Pen
PFP is an acronym for Pocket Fountain Pen
About the PFP:
PFP is an acronym that stands for Pocket Fountain Pen. The original project was just going to be an exercise to see if I could make a really small pen. But after I made it and started showing it around, it was well received. It was so well received, in fact, that I started getting requests for it. And so eventually I added it to my line-up permanently. And as you can see from all the colors, it has since become one of my most popular pens.
About the name:
I had a little trouble coming up with a name for this one using my standard naming scheme (names from the world’s tallest mountain peaks). I wanted the name to reflect the size and style of the pen. Looking through the list of mountain names, there just didn’t seem to be anything that fit. So I decided I had to come up with something different, but the name still had to fit the pen and be easily recognizable. After carrying it around in my pocket for a few days, it finally hit me, and I had the perfect name: “PFP” (short for “Pocket Fountain Pen”). OK, first, you may think it sounds a little lame and not very imaginative. But it fits perfectly. And after a while, I thought it sounded kind of catchy.
Making the PFP:
Design Idea… OK, I’ll admit, it’s not a totally new design, but rather my take on the old Stipula Passaporto. A friend sent me a Passaporto, and I fell in love with it! Now that I’m in my retirement years (retired from my old 9-5 job, that is), I’m not much of a suit and tie guy anymore (only an occasional sport coat), so I want a fountain pen that travels well with casual clothes. Pens with clips are OK if I have a shirt with a pocket or am wearing a sport coat. But I don’t wear those very often anymore. I used to carry one of the original “Bullet” pens (a stubby football-shaped ballpoint). But as a fountain pen enthusiast, I wanted a portable fountain pen that I could easily carry and use. So I started looking around to see what was out there. Unfortunately, I found there weren’t many. I mentioned it to a friend, and he told me about his Passaporto. It just so happened that he didn’t use it, so he offered it to me.
Once I started using the Passaporto, it didn’t take long to fall in love with it. Besides being handy, it’s also a great conversation piece. So whenever I pull it out of my pocket, it stirs up a conversation about pens and gives me a perfect segue into a sales pitch! But then people would ask if I made the Passaporto. Unfortunately, I had to say no. This is not a good answer from a pen maker. So I decided I needed to design my own pocket fountain pen. So this pen is my take on the Passaporto. Note: Stipula no longer makes this exact style (they eliminated the posting threads).
PFP specifications:
The overall target specs for the PFP are: 3.75″ capped, 5.25″ posted (with #5 nib). The maximum diameter is about .62″. Because it’s a hand-made pen, the specs can vary slightly based on the desired shape and hardware used. The standard PFP uses a #5 nib, but it can be ordered with the larger #6 nib. However, it will require a slightly longer cap. The barrel length can also be adjusted to be longer if desired.
Options & ordering parameters:
As stated earlier, the PFP can be ordered in your choice of material. The pens shown are examples of previously ordered pens, but most materials are still available. As you can see from the examples below, the pen can also be modified in a variety of ways, allowing you to create your own unique, one-of-a-kind pen. Many of the alternate styles shown were custom orders from previous clients. So if you have a favorite style, color, or pattern you would like, please contact me to discuss your preferences.
CLIP Version:
The PFP is also available in a flat-top version with a sturdy clip that makes it handy for securing in a hip pocket, purse strap, computer bag, or knapsack. A few samples of the clip version are shown in the photos. Please note that the standard round-end style cannot be ordered with a clip.
Inking Options:
The PFP was originally made as an eyedropper. It includes a special rubber O-ring on the section that seals the ink inside the barrel. The O-ring eliminates the need for silicone on the threads in order to seal the barrel. However, the pen will also accept a standard (short) disposable cartridge or a mini-squeeze converter. Each pen comes ready to use in any of the three filling options. It comes with a pair of disposable cartridges (one blue and one black), a mini squeeze converter, and several spare O-rings.
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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.
To custom order any of the pens you see on my website for yourself or as a gift, please contact me at jeb<@>jebspens.com.
If you need fountain pen maintenance help (cleaning, refilling, or general issues), please visit my “Fountain Pen Help Line” page. If you’re having a problem and can’t find a solution, use the contact form or send an email.
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