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PFP Custom Clipless POCKET Fountain Pen - in Teal Tempest Acrylic.
I know, this is suppose to be a RIMO! I listed this pen here, because the cap & barrel are styled after the Rimo. The only difference between this pen and a RIMO, is that this pen uses a PFP style section with the threads at the back instead of the front. But otherwise, the outside style is all RIMO. Another PFP like the Teal Tempest is the Pink Ice. Another similar PFP is the SMOKY QUARTZ. However THAT pen is much more of a cross between the two styles than the Pink Ice or Teal Tempest because it has a straight barrel & section with the step down posting threads as the RIMO, but the ends are round like the PFP.

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Teal Tempest Flat-top PFP (capped) Teal Tempest Flat-top PFP (posted) Teal Tempest Flat-top PFP (uncapped) Teal Tempest Flat-top PFP (close-up) Teal Tempest Flat-top PFP (post threads)


Specifications and material information about this pen are listed below.



About the Name:
I had a little trouble coming up with a name for this one using my standard naming scheme (names from the worlds tallest mountain peaks). I wanted it to reflect the style of the pen, but also wanted it short to reflect the pens size. Looking through the list of (mountain) names, there just wasn't anything that fit. So I decided I had to come up with something different, but a name that would still fit the pen and would be easily recognizable. After carrying it around in my pocket for a few days, it finally hit me, and I had the perfect name--
The "PFP" (short for "Pocket Fountain Pen"). OK, it may sound a little lame at first, and not very imaginative, but it fits perfectly and after a while I thought it sounded kind of catchy.

About the PFP:
Originally, this pen was just to be an exercise to see if I could make such a small pen, but once I showed it around, it was so well received (and desired) that I decided to add 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.

Design Idea... OK, I'll admit, it's not a totally new design, but rather my take on a 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 need a fountain pen that travels well with casual clothes. Clip pens are OK if I have a shirt pocket or I'm wearing a sport coat, but I don't always wear those. I use to carry one of the original "Bullet" pens (a stubby football shaped ballpoint). But being into fountain pens, I wanted a portable fountain pen that I could easily carry AND use. So started looking around to see what was out there, and found their 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 it, 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 a conversation about pens and gives me a prefect segue into a sales pitch! But what isn't good, (and it always comes up), is when people inquire about the Passaporto, and ultimately ask if I made it. Of course although I hated to say it, I had to say no. Not a good answer from a custom pen maker. So after having to say that too many times, I decided I needed to come up with my own pocket fountain pen. Something that I felt was a more suitable calling card. So this pen is my take on the Passaporto. NOTE: Stipula has since changed their design and eliminated the posting threads on the barrel.

PFP Specifications:
The overall target specs for the pen are: 3.75" capped, 5.25" posted (with #5 nib). 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 can be ordered with the larger #6 nib. However it will require a slightly longer cap. The barrel length can also be adjusted (longer) if desired.

Options & Ordering Parameter:
As stated earlier, the PFP can be special ordered in your choice of material, color or pattern. The pens shown here are examples of previously ordered pens, but most of the colors can also be reordered. 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, computer bag, or knapsack. A few samples of the clip version is also shown below. Please note that the standard round-end style can not be ordered with a clip.

Inking Options:
The PFP was originally made specifically 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 using silicone on the threads in order to seal the barrel. However the pen is also made to accept a standard (short) disposable cartridge or a mini-squeeze converter. Each pen comes ready to use in any of the three inking options. It comes with a pair of disposable cartridges (one blue and one black), a mini squeeze converter, and several spare o-rings.

Other JEB's PENs Offerings...
I also offer a variety of hand-made Pen Props and Pen Buttons. You can order a Pen Prop in a material to match your pen, or any one of the wooden styles made in a variety of stained or dyed colors. The Pen Buttons are available for any of the clipless pens. Other new items available are cuff-links and button covers. Both can be ordered with acrylic centers that match your custom pen.



About this Pen and Material:

As with most of the pens shown on my website, this pen was a custom order, and like some of the custom orders I get, the client wanted to add his own touches to the pen. This one was made with a straight barrel and a step down to the posting threads, instead of the standard taper down. As a result, when the cap is posted, you have an even transition from the cap to the barrel, so when it's posted, the joint looks the same as it does when the pen is capped. It also has a slightly longer 2" barrel to match the cap length, instead of the standard 1 3/4".

The acrylic used for this pen is also a little unique from most. It's a more transluscent material that most acrylics. It has a deep blue transparent base with wispy clouds of smoky white running throughout. The result is a pattern with a lot of depth. The transparency allows you to see the ink level (if filled directly).

This Pen's Specifications:
Color / Material: Teal Tempest Acrylic.
Length: Capped = 4.07" / Uncapped = 3.84" / Posted: 5.625".
Diameter: Center = .60" / Barrel end = .60" / Cap end = .60".
Weight (capped w/o ink): 17.0 g. / .60 oz.
Nib: #5 polished steel Franklin-Chrostoph.
Filling System: Cartridge / Eyedropper.