{"product_id":"boston-lore-brass-pocket-fountain-pen","title":"Boston Lore Brass Pocket Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact brass fountain pen selected by Boston Lore Studio for its substantial weight, simple construction, and satisfying writing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed, the pen measures approximately 4¼ inches long, making it small enough to carry easily or keep tucked inside a notebook case. The cap posts securely onto the back of the barrel, transforming the compact pen into a comfortable full-length writing instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brushed brass finish is intentionally understated. With handling and use, brass naturally changes in tone and develops marks and patina, giving each pen a character particular to its owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested this pen with fountain pen inks of different flow characteristics and were impressed by its reliable performance and comfortable balance. Its compact size disguises a surprisingly substantial object in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pen is presented by Boston Lore Studio in a simple kraft paper box with a black insert and includes a note from the Archivist’s Desk. \u003cstrong\u003eOne black ink cartridge is included\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the pen is ready to write straight from the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushed antique-brass finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine (F) fountain pen nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact pocket-size design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap posts securely for writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 4¼ in. (11 cm) closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one black and one blue ink cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefillable with included converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard international short ink cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a kraft paper box with black insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected and tested by Boston Lore Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on brass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass is a living material. Its surface will gradually darken, brighten, and develop marks through contact with the hand and everyday use. These changes are natural characteristics of unfinished or lightly finished brass rather than defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInk \u0026amp; Filling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen includes \u003cstrong\u003eone \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblack standard international short ink cartridges for immediate use\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a reusable ink converter for bottled fountain pen ink. It also accepts other standard international short ink cartridges for convenient refilling at home or while traveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Archivist’s Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst warm brass, the Archivist favors \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kaweco-palm-green-fountain-pen-ink-cartridges-6-pack\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaweco Palm Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a green that settles naturally beside the metal, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/j-herbin-perle-noire-ink-cartridges\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ. Herbin Perle Noire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a classic black. For everyday refills, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boston-lore-black-international-ink-cartridges-6-pack\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoston Lore Studio Black International Cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e were tested with this pen and hold more ink than standard short cartridges. Remove the converter before inserting a cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boston Lore Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48919880204513,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8486\/6785\/files\/brass-pocket-fountain-pen-01.jpg?v=1787862887","url":"https:\/\/bostonlore.com\/products\/boston-lore-brass-pocket-fountain-pen","provider":"Boston Lore Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}