{"product_id":"spencerian-39-subway-stub-nib-vintage","title":"Spencerian #39 Subway Stub Nib (Vintage)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"Subway Stub\" was a quick-writing, bold-pointed writing tool from New York's Spencerian Steel Pen Company. Made by Perry \u0026amp; Co. in England, this classic stub has a slight flex and an elongated shape that holds quite a bit of ink with each dip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade around 1930, these hand-ground steel nibs still look and work perfectly. We like these old-fashioned stub pens especially as drawing tools, because their square tips allow quick changes in line width with a flick of the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT OUR VINTAGE DIP PENS\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":47974942376194,"sku":"785366202083","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/spenceriansubwaystub.jpg?v=1781114044","url":"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/spencerian-39-subway-stub-nib-vintage","provider":"St. Louis Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}