on saleSCRIBO PIUMA Fountain Pen - Ara (Limited Edition)

Product Code SB-PIUFP20PL1401

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on saleSCRIBO PIUMA Fountain Pen - Ara (Limited Edition)

Product Code SB-PIUFP20PL1401

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$670.50
Color:
Ara
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Aras, with their flamboyant plumage and lively personalities, are among the most iconic parrots in the world. Native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, these fascinating birds embody the exotic beauty and lush biodiversity of their natural habitats and are considered as radiant jewels of the Tropics.

The most distinctive feature of Aras is undoubtedly their plumage. Each species sports a unique combination of vibrant colors, ranging from fiery red to sunny yellow, cobalt blue to emerald green.

Beyond their beauty and allure, Aras play a crucial ecological role, maintaining the delicate balance of tropical ecosystems. Spotting an Ara in its natural environment is an unforgettable experience, a reminder of the fragile beauty and precious biodiversity our planet harbors.

Handmade in Italy, the SCRIBO PIUMA fountain pen are inspired by the bright colors of the plumage of these tropical birds and are a genuine rainbow of colors, fixed by hand with brush and airbrush. Finally, the color layering is protected by a special anti-UV lacquer to protect its luminosity over time. It is complemented by platinum trim, and fills with a cartridge/converter (included). It is fitted with an in-house made nib in 14k gold Flexible sizes or 18k gold standard sizes, with an ebonite feed. Each pen comes with a matching pen sleeve made of genuine leather and cotton.

PIUMA Ara is a limited production run of 90 pieces.

About SCRIBO:

SCRIBO, short for Scrittura Bolognese, was founded by former employees of the retired OMAS brand. Fundamental values include writing tradition, design, craftsmanship, and made in Italy. Every working component of the fountain pen is handmade. The heart of every SCRIBO fountain pen is the gold nib. The classic 18-carat alloy and the special Extra-Flexible 14-carat alloy both offer elasticity, mechanical memory, and softness that highlights every fountain pen's writing quality.

Condition
New
Brand
SCRIBO
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Assorted, Blue
Demonstrator

Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.

No
Body Material
Resin
Cap Rotations

For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.

1.75
Cap Type

How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).

Screw-cap
Compatible inks & refills

Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.

Bottled ink, Standard international short ink cartridges
Filling Mechanism

How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.

Cartridge, Converter
Grip Material
Resin
Nib Size
Flex Extra-Fine, Flex Fine, Medium
Nib Color
Silver
Nib Material
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Postable

Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.

No
Retractable

Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).

No
Diameter - Body
15.5mm (0.61in) 129.9mm (5.11in) 19g (0.67oz) 63.8mm (2.51in) 15.5mm (0.61in) 1.75 10g (0.35oz) 17.2mm (0.68in) 11.0 0.89ml 0.98ml 22.0mm (0.87in) 143.8mm (5.66in) 172.0mm (6.77in) 29.0
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
15.5mm (0.61in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
17.2mm (0.68in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.

11.0mm
Length - Body

The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.

129.9mm (5.11in)
Length - Cap
63.8mm (2.51in)
Length - Nib

The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.

22.0mm (0.87in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
143.8mm (5.66in)
Length - Overall (Posted)

When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.

172.0mm (6.77in)
Weight - Body

If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.

19g (0.67oz)
Weight - Cap
10g (0.35oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
29.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.

0.89ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.

0.98ml

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Thomas F.
Feel the flex indeed

This is my second Scribo, and I decided to go with the flex Fine assuming that I could exchange if I didn’t like it. I love it. Very soft and smooth-writing nib that is an absolute joy to write with. Scribo has their nibs dialed in. Not a lot of line variation here, but perfect for an everyday carry. As a collector of high-end Italian pens, I’m not huge fan of Scribo’s design aesthetic (needs work), but the writing experience is superior to nearly everything else in my collection (Omas, ASC, Visconti, Leonardo, etc). The hand painted finish is very nice, but the selling point imho is the nib. Worth the price.

FAQs about Fountain Pens

How do I fill a fountain pen with ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the pen's filling mechanism, which you can find in the Technical Specs section above. 

Here's a quick definition of the most common filling mechanisms:

  • Cartridge - A small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write! Check out our quick guide here.
  • Converter - A detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter. Here's a video for how to fill a cartridge/converter pen using a LAMY pen as an example.
  • Eyedropper - A pen that utilizes the entire barrel as a reservoir for ink. Ink is directly filled into the barrel, allowing for a high ink capacity. Here's a video on how to do it!
  • Piston - A type of filling system that uses a retracting plunger inside a sealed tube to draw ink into a pen. They are typically either twist or push-operated. These pens cannot accept cartridges or a converter, and only fill from bottled ink.
  • Vacuum - A push-style piston that uses pressure to fill the large pen body with ink. They seal the ink chamber when closed, making it ideal for flying without risk of leaking. Check out our video on how to use a vac filler here.

Check out more info on these filling mechanisms including a video on how to fill each one on our blog.

How do I clean a fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the filling mechanism, but it mostly comes down to flushing it out with water, and sometimes a little bit of Pen Flush if the ink is really stuck. 

It's a bit easier to show than to tell, so we've put together a few quick videos showing you the process:

How often do I need to clean my fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. 

Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

My pen won’t write! What do I do? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

First things first... make sure you have ink in the pen! Be sure that the ink cartridge or converter is seated properly in the pen, and that you aren't out of ink.

We always recommend you give your pen a good cleaning first, using our Goulet Pen Flush, or a drop of dish soap in some water. New pens often have some machining oil residue left in the feed, so a good cleaning often does the trick first.

If that still doesn't work, try priming the feed. This consists of either dipping your pen nib and feed in ink, or forcing ink from the converter down into the feed. 

If it’s still not working after that, please reach out to us so we can help! 

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

You can submit a return request within 30 days of your order date. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.

Please note we are unable to accept a return of any Namiki or Sailor Bespoke fountain pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.