{"product_id":"rose-dor-meteore-mottled-ebonite-2-18ct-flex-copy","title":"Excelsior Safety, Chased Black Ebonite, #2 18ct Flex","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn export Excelsior, a Montblanc subbrand, that sports a Parisian 18ct flex nib (18ct was required in France under regulations on marketing gold products) and a pinned turning-knob mechanism. A very American-style mechanism, tested on subbrand pens to capture more of the market. A key benefit of these mechanisms was manufacturing simplicity: no holes need to be drilled into the ebonite for retention pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush flex nib that is a fantastic performer with sharp crisp hairlines and nice smooth flourished swells that easily reach 1.6mm. Very good snapback that brings the ink flow right back to transition into thin hairlines. Very precise and comfortable daily writer with a smooth bouncy EF nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeakened hallmark imprints and chasing on the barrel, with great chasing on the cap. The friction-pinned turning knob was serviced with modern FKM O-rings and the knob action calibrated. Ebonite rejuvenated and lightly hand-polished, natural softness restored. Nib heat-set and tuned for flex and smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested on Rhodia 80gsm A5 pad with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45806817935548,"sku":"HM1225047","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_3003.heic?v=1769699298","url":"https:\/\/heronsmooncake.com\/products\/rose-dor-meteore-mottled-ebonite-2-18ct-flex-copy","provider":"Herons Mooncake","version":"1.0","type":"link"}