Kiwi Ananda Handmade Fountain pen (Pre-order booking)
Kiwi Ananda Handmade Ebonite Fountain pen
(for pre-order booking please contact at kiwipensindia@gmail.com)
Descriptions :
This is the third pen in the Sat-Chit-Ananda Series. It is a fully handmade/hand turned pen, in ebonite with dedicated eyedropper filling system, using a vintage Swiss Watchmakers' lathe. The design of these pens are greatly influenced by works of my master, A C Ramachandran (ACR).
Specifications:
Pen Type: Fountain Pen
Pen Manufacturer/Brand: Kiwipens
Pen Model: Ananda
Pen Size, Material, Colour & other spec :
Pen Size: Jumbo
Filling Mechanism: Eyedropper (See options)
Ink Capacity: 2.75 ml (See options)
Cap Material : Ebonite (in Black)
Barrel : Ebonite (in Black)
Section Material : Ebonite (in Black)
Clip - Kim ACR Classic Wide Clip (in Spring Steel, Chrome plated)
Nib - #6 Kanwrite Stainless Steel nib (See options)
Feed - Kiwi Classic Ebonite Feed (See options)
Measurements:
Pen Weight – Capped : 34 gm
Pen Weight – Uncapped: 20 gm
Pen Length – Capped: 140.00 mm (5.51 inch)
Pen Length – Uncapped: 104.00 mm (4.09 inch)
Pen Length – Posted: 145.00 mm (5.71 inch)
Cap Length: 66.00 mm (2.60 inch)
Barrel Length: 85.00 mm(3.35 inch)
Barrel+Section Length: 104.00 mm (4.09 inch)
Section Length – 19.00 mm (0.75 inch)
Cap Diameter: 19.10 mm (0.75 inch)
Barrel Diameter: 16.50 mm (0.65 inch)
Section Diameter: 13.50 mm to 15.00 mm (0.53 to 0.59 inch)
Additional Notes:
- The actual measurements may differ slightly as each pen is handmade.
- The actual colour of the pen may differ from the images shown because of different monitor settings/calibration.
- There might be minute colour spots on the pen body due to slight impurities in the ebonite rod.
The Base price of Kiwi Ananda Handmade Fountain pen is US$169.
Options & Customisation available : (Additional Charges may apply)
- Section style: - No Extra Cost
- Classic (Stepped)
- Concave (Hour glass)
- Tapered
- Straight
- Nib Options:
- Kanwrite #6 (Chrome or Two Tone)
- EF/F/M - No Extra Cost
- B/BStub - US$ 5 Extra
- BB - US$ 10 Extra
- Flex EF/F/M - US$ 5 Extra
- Ultra Flex V1 E/F/M - US$ 10 Extra
- Ultra Flex V2 EF/F/M - US$ 15 Extra
- Ambitious #6 (No Extra Cost)
- Vintage Folded Smooth Fine (F) nib - not tipped (Chrome) -
- Vintage Fine (F) Iridium Tipped (Chrome)
- Vintage Fine (F) Iridium Tipped (Two Tone)
- No.8 India Size (shorter than #6, 35mm nibs - not to be confused with bigger #8 nibs) - (No Extra Cost)
- Vintage Ricoh (F tip)
- Vintage Swan (F tip)
- Vintage Syedna (Bismi) (F tip)
- Stock ACR (F tip)
- KanwriteF (EF/F/M)
- Kiwi (F tip)
- Kanwrite #6 (Chrome or Two Tone)
- Feeds Options:
- Standard Ebonite Feed - Extra Long - No Extra Cost
- Kiwi Standard Ebonite Feed - No Extra Cost
- Kiwi Classic Ebonite Feed (Black) - US$ 7 Extra
- Kiwi Classic Ebonite Feed (Red/Black) - US$ 7 Extra
- ACR Original Ebonite Feed (until stock lasts) - US$ 10 Extra
- Clips
- With Clip (ACR Big/Wide) - by default
- Without Clip - US$ 7 Less
- Cap Finial Ring
- Ebonite Red ring (by default)
- Brass ring
- Without ring - US$ 5 Less
- Barrel End Ring
- Ebonite Red ring (by default)
- Brass ring
- Without ring - US$ 5 Less
- Finial (Top/Bottom) Style/Shape
- Flat Top & Bottom (by default)
- Round Top & Bottom - US$5 Extra
- Conical Top & Bottom - US$5 Extra
- Ink Filling System
- Dedicated Eyedropper (by default)
- Cartridge/Converter -US$13 Extra
- Bock Threaded (compatible nib unit with plastic feed)
- Jowo Threaded (compatible nib unit with plastic feed)
- Ink Capacity on eyedropper pens can be customised between 0.50 ml to 4.50 ml
(caution: prone to ink burping beyond 2.75 ml capacity) - Other customisation options available (Extra Charges may apply)
- Section length
- Barrel length
- Cap length
- Threading (Barrel with Cap) - No Extra Cost
- Multi (three) start - by default (cap/uncap can be customised to ¾ turns to 2 turns)
- Single-start (cap/uncap can be customised to 3 turns to 6 turns)
How to Place Your Order:
Please send your requirements/options, or any inquiries to my email address kiwipensindia@gmail.com
Estimated Waiting Time: 6–9 weeks. Please note that Pen Turning is not my full-time occupation. My passion for fountain pens drives me to create them in my spare time.
Shipping Information: Standard international shipping costs an additional US$14. Orders are dispatched via India Post using the ITPS (International Tracked Parcel Service), which is handled by national postal services in the destination countries (for instance, in the USA, it is delivered by USPS). A tracking number will be provided once the order is shipped, and delivery typically takes between 7 to 14 business days.
Payment Details: Payment is to be made only after you receive confirmation of your order acceptance.
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