Description Our newest masterpiece, The Bijou Fountain Pen in Sandcastle Clay, is inspired by crowned jewels and characterised by its sparkling Snowfall lacquer finish. For the first time ever, the lacquered bodies are intricately engraved to continue the story – can you decipher our secret messages? This symphony of visual delight continues with a detailed grip design and double gold-plated brass hardware. At the heart of The Bijou lies a new two-tone No. 5 steel nib; experience smoothness in every stroke. With improved machining and threading accuracy, expect a high-quality instrument that is equipped with a removable feeder unit that allows for easy maintenance. The Bijou arrives with a standard international size ink converter, ready for your favourite Ferris Wheel Press ink and next stroke of brilliance. The Bijou proudly claims the honour of receiving Lord H.H. Evergreen's Loyal Warrant, an emblem of unrivalled quality and prestige in the Ferris Wheel Press universe. The Bijou is the compact instrument of choice appointed by Lord Evergreen and the Loyal Family of Ferris Wheel Press. Spotlight Features: All new signature two-tone No. 5 smooth writing steel nib Sparkling Snowfall Lacquer finish with mesmerizing depth Intricately detailed brass grip with double gold plated finish Removable nib and feeder Includes standard international size ink converter Once Upon a Design Grip design drawn from traditional letterpress printing machinery and typographic motifs from the Ferris Wheel Press logo. Sparkling field of stars encases the pen body in whimsical delight. Lose yourself in every detail and a secret message or two left by our favourite adventurer. Commissioned by the Loyal Family, this beloved writing instrument is the everyday choice for productivity goals and artistic ventures. The Bijou is made to be admired and picked up daily as your favourite creative tool. Technical Specifications Full brass body with Snowfall Lacquer finish Nib: Two-Tone Stainless Steel #5 in Fine/Medium, removable feeder Brass grip/hardware with engraved and double gold plated details Total length:143.7mm Total Width: 12mm Cap length: 56.3mm Body length: 91.3mm Grip length: 21mm Total weight: 22.7g Filling System: Standard international sized converter set with 2.6mm opening and 0.75ml volume. Care Instructions DO NOT post the cap onto your pen when writing. Our pen has been designed and balanced to write with the cap un-posted The threads of the cap are brass and risk damaging the lacquer if you post the cap Store pen vertically with the tip pointing upwards when not in use to minimize clogs; routine flushing and maintenance recommended, especially with sparkling inks Filling your Bijou Fountain Pen Unwind the grip from the barrel of the pen to reveal the converter Pull the converter off of the grip assembly Clean your nib and converter by rinsing it in cold water until water runs clear If the pen has not been in use for a few weeks, you may need to submerge the nib for an hour to loosen up the ink Air dry the nib and converter and reassemble when fully dry Twist the end knob until the piston is fully depressed Submerge the entire nib into the ink, and SLOWLY twist the piston to draw the ink until the converter is fully extended It is normal to have some small air pockets at the top of the converter