Noodlers Ahab Fountain Pens Reviews

quality:
quality rating 4 out of 5
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function rating 4 out of 5
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style rating 4 out of 5
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4.5
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(45 reviews)

 
Never used a flex pen before but I have a large collection of fountain pens. Love the size and flow. Need to use better paper ??
overall: 5 out of 5
overall rating 5 out of 5
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quality rating 5 out of 5
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function rating 5 out of 5
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style rating 5 out of 5
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value value 5 out of 5
I really want to like this pen, but it's really given me fits (although it might be the Monteverde Fireopal ink). I discovered that the breathing tube shouldn't be inserted all the way into its hole in the back of the feed, otherwise it jams up the piston. I haven't got the flair for flex yet, and the nib is pretty stiff. I changed to a non-shimmering ink to see if that makes it better. Can't beat the price, though!
overall: 4 out of 5
overall rating 4 out of 5
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quality rating 3 out of 5
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function rating 3 out of 5
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style rating 3 out of 5
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value value 3 out of 5
My first flex fountain pen and I'm enjoying it a lot!
overall: 5 out of 5
overall rating 5 out of 5
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quality rating 5 out of 5
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function rating 5 out of 5
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style rating 5 out of 5
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value value 5 out of 5
The Noodler's Ahab is one of my best pen purchases. The price is very good, and the pen writes very smoothly. I don't flex the nib, but I appreciate the fact that it can be flexed if I decide to experiment with that feature.
overall: 5 out of 5
overall rating 5 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 5 out of 5
function:
function rating 5 out of 5
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style rating 5 out of 5
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value value 5 out of 5
This is my 2nd Ahab.

I love these pens, but they are not for the timid.
The available reusable ink cartridges are a real plus!
The fact that they take standard #6 nibs is another plus.
They force you to learn to work on your pens & good for tinkerers.

I would not recommend any Noodlers Ink pens for those that do not wish to get ink on their fingers.

This particular pen had some issues with the feed that I was unable to correct with heat setting over 6x. It was just getting too much flow. I finally took an exacto knife and dissected a phone wire, getting a small section of copper wire & placed in the top groove of the feed. Pen works excellent now with the Knox nib purchased here. I will probably order another feed & save this one for a possible "franken pen" (calligraphy nib conversion).
overall: 4 out of 5
overall rating 4 out of 5
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quality rating 4 out of 5
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function rating 4 out of 5
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style rating 4 out of 5
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value value 4 out of 5
A great everyday working pen. Feels nice in the hand and I am impressed by the line it has laid down. This will not be my last Noodlers Ahab.
overall: 4 out of 5
overall rating 4 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 4 out of 5
function:
function rating 4 out of 5
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style rating 4 out of 5
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value value 4 out of 5
Too wet for my tastes. And too thick.
overall: 4 out of 5
overall rating 4 out of 5
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quality rating 4 out of 5
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function rating 4 out of 5
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style rating 4 out of 5
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value value 4 out of 5
After seeing many online suggestions, I thought I was going to have to tweak it. But after a quick rinse it worked right away with the Noodler's Black ink.
overall: 5 out of 5
overall rating 5 out of 5
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quality rating 5 out of 5
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function rating 5 out of 5
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style rating 5 out of 5
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value value 5 out of 5
First flex pen. Long learning curve for me with arthritis.
Good pen.
overall: 3 out of 5
overall rating 3 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 3 out of 5
function:
function rating 3 out of 5
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style rating 3 out of 5
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value value 3 out of 5
Very nice pen and ink to use in my sketchbooks. Dense black ink which, if I catch it still wet, I can make bleed with my water pen. Once dry it is permanent.
overall: 5 out of 5
overall rating 5 out of 5
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quality rating 5 out of 5
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function rating 5 out of 5
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