{"product_id":"sands-mcdougall-aerial-pen-nib-vintage","title":"Sands \u0026 McDougall Aerial Pen Nib (Vintage)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly unusual dip pen, made in the early 20th century, features a gigantic cutout that is folded back into the nib to create a complex reservoir shape. This allows the pen to hold extra ink, which is a nice thing because it also \u003cem\u003ereleases \u003c\/em\u003eso much ink with its unusually large, rounded tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur deep-red box of Aerial Pens is labeled with the brand Sands \u0026amp; McDougall — the Australian stationery company and directory publisher. The nibs were most likely manufactured by one of the large English penmakers; Sands \u0026amp; McDougall did not manufacture nibs, and other Australian companies of the day also sold imports, first from England and later from the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-ground, with an easy-to-use shape and a unique style, the Aerial Pen is a great addition to any dip pen kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT OUR VINTAGE DIP PENS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the protective coating applied to all dip pens (even new ones produced today), these pens are in excellent vintage condition. They've been checked for rust and other defects by our experts and are ready to return to service on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any dip pen, you will need to remove the protective coating so that ink will stick to the nib consistently. To remove the coating, simply dip your new pen in ink a couple of times and wipe it off. Repeat until the ink coats the nib completely and doesn't bead up. This process takes about 15 seconds and only needs to be done once, before you use the pen for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually. Appearance may vary slightly since this is a vintage item. Limited stock. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Louis Art Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48170525458690,"sku":"785366202250","price":4.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/aerialpen.jpg?v=1784691048","url":"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/sands-mcdougall-aerial-pen-nib-vintage","provider":"St. Louis Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}