The Nib Creaper (also known as the "Standard Flex Pen") was the first
fountain pen produced by Noodler's, introduced in 2010, and is Noodler's
smallest and slimmest fountain pen. It features a steel flexible #2 nib
and a twist piston mechanism. A small ink window shows how much ink is
left in your pen. These pens are made from a celluloid derivative. The
vegetal resin body of this pen may show particles or striations within
the material. This is most noticeable in demonstrators and bright
colors.
The Noodler's flex pens were designed for the hands-on tinkerer - they
are made to be taken apart and adjusted. The nib and feed pull right out
and can be adjusted and heat set for optimal performance. Don't be
afraid to get a little ink on your fingers while you learn how to use
this pen.
As a simple rule of thumb for writing with a flex pen, just apply slight
pressure on your downstrokes, which will spread the tines and increase
the line width, achieving that optimal line variation. Make sure to go
slowly so that the ink can keep up with your writing. As with any flex
pen, it just takes practice!
Due to the residual machining oils used when cutting the feeds for these
pens, we highly encourage you to give the pen a good flush before use.
We recommend any of the following options: distilled water, water with a
touch of dish soap, a pre-packaged pen flush, or a solution of 10%
clear ammonia to water. This should resolve most ink flow issues!