Nanga Custom Clipless Fountain Pens
Also available with a HIDDEN RING Clip.
Now available in BUTTON or BULB-filler!
Drop down to the bottom of the page to see other colors and patterns.
Check out the larger Nanga MAGNUM! (shown below) Same Shape / LARGER Size!
About the Nanga:
If you are familiar with my pens, then you probably know I derive the names I use from Wikipedia's "list of the worlds tallest mountain peaks". This pen follows in that same tradition by being named after the Nanga Parbat mountain peak. The name "Nanga Parbat" means "Naked Mountain" with Nanga specifically meaning "naked". Since this pen appears to be absent or "naked" of any barrel threads, I thought Nanga would be a very appropriate name for the style. If you wish to read more about the Nanga Parbat mountain peak or about any of the other pen names, you can read them on my Pen Names Page.
Nanga Dimensions:
The Nanga is now available is several size versions: Standard, MAGNUM, and Midi. The Standard size Nanga has a capped length of about 6" (152.5mm) and uncapped length of about 5 1/4" (133.5mm). The max diameters are barrel .61" (15.5mm) and cap .64" (16.25mm). The MAGNUM size Nanga has a capped length of about 6 1/2" (165mm) and uncapped length of about 5 1/4" (146mm). The max diameters are barrel .69" (17.5mm) and cap .73" (19mm)*. The Midi size Nanga has a capped length of about 5" (127mm) and uncapped length of about 3 11/16" (94mm). The max diameters are barrel .535" (13.5mm) and cap .55" (14mm).
*MAGNUM Cap diameter... The standard size for US made pen blanks is .75". But some European blanks are sized smaller at only 18mm (.71"), so the cap may have to be thinner based on the diameter of the material you choose. The .73" target diameter is based off the enlargement percentage of the standard size Nanga, but the difference is minimal and would not affect the overall look of the pen (some of the pens shown are under .73").
The unique forward mounted threads on the Nanga allow it to have a nice free flowing style. The smooth transition across the front-section and barrel allows it to have a smooth and graceful flow along the entire length of the barrel. As the different size versions show, the design also allows some flexibility in the diameters so it could be adjusted to fit small or large hands. As with most other JEB's PENs, the Nanga can be ordered in any of the materials shown or your material of choice. The pen includes a steel Meister nib in your choice of finish and tip size. The standard inking system is Cartridge/Converter, but if you like to use your pens as eyedroppers, you can order the Nanga with a special rubber o-ring that seals the section to the barrel so it can be filled directly with ink (not available for the Midi). The larger #6 nib is the best size for the Standard and MAGNUM, while the smaller #5 is required for the Midi. Nib finishes available for STEEL nibs are: 2-tone, polished steel, Black Oxide (#6 only), or Ruthenium (#5 only). Current tip sizes are x-fine, fine, medium, broad, and two italics (1.1 both; 1.4 for #5 only, and 1.5 for #6 only). 14 & 18K Gold nibs are also available as a special order.
Nanga Options and Upgrades:
The Nanga is another pen style that allows for a few upgrades and options. You could add metal accent bands to the base of the cap, or add a slot-mounted clip with a hidden ring (see the main page for a few pens made with this type of clip). The accent bands are available in several finishes (24k gold, nickel and Rhodium, and come in a variety of diameters with widths from 1 to 4mm (1mm increments). As stated above, you can also upgrade your pen with a 14k or 18k gold nib. For the fans of the Nanga MAGNUM, I also have a souce for the larger #8 nibs. However they are only available in the BOCK style nibs in 18k Gold or Titanium Semi-Flex. Contact me if you are interested.
Inking system upgrades... NEW October 2021: The Nanga is now available as a button-filler! The button-filler barrel is 1/4" longer than the standard barrel with a 3/4" long blind-cap. So now there are FOUR inking system options available: 1) the standard C/C; 2) Eyedropper with a custom fitted o-ring; or 3) Bulb-filler; 4) the new Button-filler.
Miscellaneous items... I also offer a variety of other items: a) hand-made Props and Buttons for pens as well as Cuff-links in a variety of styles. 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. The Cuff-links are available in a variety of styles and finishes and can be ordered with your choice of insets.
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The NANGA can now be ordered in one of THREE sizes:
Standard, Magnum and Midi. The photo's
on either side show
the comparison of the sizes as both capped and uncapped. If you click on the photo's, it will bring up a larger photo with the sizes clearly marked for an easy comparison.
The Mini comes with the smaller #5 nib,
while the standard and magnum come with the #6 nib. The The standard and magnum can also be ordered as eyedroppers, or rollerballs. |
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(Click the pens below to see additional photo's and specifications)
Standard Size Nanga
Solid Black
Acrylic |
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Tortoise Shell
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Tortoise Shell
Acrylic Roller-ball |
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Grass/Blackberry
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Conway Stewart Pistachio Acrylic |
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CS Blue Stardust Acrylic |
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Malachite Stonite
Acrylic Bulb-filler |
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Grass/Blackberry
Ebonite Button-filler |
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Toffee Ebonite
Button-filler |
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Black Acrylic
Vacumatic Filler |
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Standard Nanga with Slot-Mounted Clip
Tortoise Shell
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Sand Dune Camo
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CS Lapis Blue
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CS Cerulean Blue
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CS Graphite
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Nanga Midi
Same Shape / 13% Smaller!
Solid Black
Acrylic |
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Nanga MAGNUM
Same Shape / 13% LARGER!
Tortoise Shell
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Retro Gold
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Choc Toffee Crunch
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Lapis Blue
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Abalone
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Abalone MAGNUM
Roller-ball |
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CS Amber
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Pistachio
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Brackett Brown
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Burgundy Crush
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Golden Fossil
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Alternate Jade
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Mocha
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Mocha Acrylic MAGNUM RB |
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CS Heather
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Coral Green
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Evergreen
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Brown Swirl
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Flecked Autumn
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Cat's Eye
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Naples Euro
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Lucent Tartaruga
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Impero Blue
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Series 132
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Briar Polyester
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Shingle
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Razorshell
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Cobalt Amethyst
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Valencia Euro
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Black & Red Lava
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Arcola Cellulose
Acetate MAGNUM |
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Verdigris Cellulose
Acetate MAGNUM |
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CS Cerulean Blue
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Yellow/Black
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Rioja
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Classic Claret
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Bronze
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Turquoise Fleck
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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CS Red Stardust
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Cap/Choc Ebonite
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Mustard Seed Erinoid
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Multichino Erinoid
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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Seashore Erinoid
MAGNUM Roller-ball |
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Sand Dune Camo
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Black Stained Glass
Acrylic MAGNUM |
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2-Tone MAGNUM
Tortoise & Lazy Lizard |
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2-Tone MAGNUM
Lazy Lizard & Tortoise |
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2-Tone MAGNUM
Lemon & Ivory |
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2-Tone MAGNUM
Black/Honey Noire
Button-filler |
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2-Tone MAGNUM
Denium Blue Ebonite
Button-filler |
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2-Tone MAGNUM
Painted Desert/Gold
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