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| Namiki Falcon
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| Stylish, simple, and elegant, the Namiki Falcon Resin is both a terrific everyday writing pen, as well as an excellent lower-cost introduction to the world of quality fountain pens. The sleek black finish gives this pen an attractrive appearance, while the naturally soft nib makes this a fluid writer that is a pleasure to use. Nibs are available in fine, medium, and broad. Seen below next to the Metal Falcon (released in late 2009), the resin Falcon fountain pen is lighter in weight and slightly shorter than the Metal. | |||
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| Available in Black only, this pen comes with a naturally semi-flexible nib, and Pilot makes one of the best fine points on the market. This combination makes the Falcon a fluid writer for those who like some "feel" to a fine point. They list their point options as, "soft fine", "soft medium" and "soft broad". We know of no contemporary pen with a more flexible nib, though it lacks the extreme flexibility found in some vintage pens. The size of this pen would be considered standard, at 5 3/8" long, capped. It is just slightly shorter than a Pelikan M800, and slightly longer than an M600. The diameter of the grip is comfortable for almost all hands.
Retail price: $180.00 Our
price: $144.00 With modifications to increase flexibility even further ($65) $209, or to make into an oblique, stub or cursive italic tip ($55) $199.00. With both modifications, $244.00. For customization to true extra fine with added flex (Spencerian approximation)($110), the total is $254.00
This may be the best of East meets West. By adding greater flexibility to this already springy and well tempered nib, and by cutting the tip to a rounded oblique shape, as has been done with the example at left, this pen can vary in the line width generated: modest pressure on the tines makes for a bolder line, whereas when a light touch is used, a thick/thin effect comes from the tip itself. When modified to make it even more flexible, this pen writes much like some classic European pens of the 1930s. This in due, in part, to the calligraphy brush-like feel of the soft point. This modification is challenging and requires patience and practice. If you are in doubt as to whether this or any other customization would be right for you, please read through our FAQ pages.
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| Pilot has also produced a Falcon pen with a heavier metal body and rhodium-plated nib. Click here to see the Pilot Falcon Metal. | |||
| Hi Danielle, Jonelle and the gang!
Thought I might want to see my first sketch with the Falcon…I
love that pen! It is my constant companion and is quickly becoming
my best friend! Still loving my pen…
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| To see other images that Tim has created with his Falcon click here. | |||
We received a letter from a
customer to whom we had sent a Falcon with the flex oblique modifications
described above. Here are a few words: Click here to view the entire letter. (Thanks, Chris, you said it better than we ever could!) |
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When modified for maximum added flex and a true extra fine point, this pen is capable of the closest approximation to Spencerian/copperplate writing as we can create. We received a letter from a customer, Kirk Edelman, for whom we created such a point:
Click here to view the entire letter. Please be aware that this style of writing is the most challenging we know of, sometimes requiring years of patient practice. Also the modifications done to this Falcon require care and skill in order to avoid damaging the flex-added nib. |
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All of the Pilot/Namiki pens
come with a converter and a cartridge. This is the only
cartridge/converter system, other than Sailor, that offers adequate
ink flow for broader or faster writing. I find Parker's,
Waterman's, Montblanc's and most other pen companies that use
removable ink vessels, just not up to the job. The end diameter
on the Pilot, where it fits into the back of the section is more
than twice that of the competitors. (When I tested the
converter, it held 29 drops of ink, considerably more than most
other brands.) |
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"Hi Pat, Rec'd the Namiki Falcon today
(Ed: Medium customized to Stub). "Magnificent, superb,
elegant smooth writer, precision linestyle". My compliments
to all of you guys. Once again, you bring that gleam to my eyes,
a gleam of joy, pleasure, etc... This was an email referring to a Medium-nibbed
Falcon we customized to a fine cursive italic: "My pen
arrived safe and sound yesterday and I used it all day at work
today. It's ... SUPERB! A little finer and sharper than my Pelikan
it is very reminiscent of a mint 1950s Swan Calligraph - though
with better capacity and ink flow... An excellent pen plus your
fine workmanship. I am very pleased indeed, thanks very much.
I shall save up and have another! Best wishes, Dave Shepherd"
(3/17/04) Here's a handwritten letter we received concerning a Falcon Fine we customized for extra flexibility: "Dear John, Just a quick note to let you know how happy I am with the Namiki Falcon that you customized (extra flex) for me. I've been using it every day, and it always writes smoothly - a real pleasure to use. Your staff, Pat & Josh both, were just great in helping me know what I wanted and get the order processed. Thanks a million for this lovely thing. Sincerely, Sonia Simone" (3/8/04) Here's an email regarding a similar flex left oblique modification to a Falcon, Broad: "Pat and John: I can tell, by your incredibly helpful regard for my needs, that you don't take for granted gushing praise from your customers. My pen arrived yesterday.... It is superb....My next quest is for the perfect paper or, at least, paper that won't ruin this nib... any suggestions? Thanks again, Linda Kopelman" (2/6/04) (Unfortunately, we had no paper suggestions. Can anyone else help?) |
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| "Dear John and Pat, I've been thoroughly enjoying
the Namaki Falcon that you custom modified "Hi! I received the Falcon
in good order and I am very impressed!! What a wonderful pen!
I just want to write with it all the time!...Thank you! Regards,
Phil" (Millenbah 03/05/02) "Dear John and Pat, What a great pen this is! Such a dream to write with - it makes me want to pen the great American novel, or sign all the checks in my book! (Oops, my hubby says, "no, no, no").....Best regards, Dorothy" (Rawski 10/03/01) |
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| All of these pens are shipped
by us tested and approved. They come only with fine, medium
or broad nibs. But, of course, the nibs can be modified
or customized to your special taste.
If you need to return a nib or a pen in its original condition, we will credit you the full price, less shipping.
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