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The Black Widow sharpener is unique - built for sharpening soft core pencils (pastel pencils / coloured pencils / cosmetic pencils) - with its removable red insert (Tip Former) it allows the user to create a blunt tip (with the red insert left attached) or a sharp short point (with the red insert removed).
The result is a sharp or blunt tip even for soft core pencils, stable and ideal for drawing, sketching, calligraphy or cosmetic use - while protecting the pencil core from damage in the sharpening process. Its unique ergonomic shape allows you to grip the sharpener in use and hold it pinched or it can slide on two fingers and it can be used conveniently while the pencil is used.
Compact and efficient, it fits easily into any professional kit. Designed for consistent results, it is a reliable tool for creatives who demand accuracy in every detail.
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I've tried almost all of the pocket fountain pens out there, especially the ones with a #6 nib, and this Quark is my favorite of the bunch.
The material choice in a stone wash finish is perfect for a pocket pen. It provides good texture to grip and handle the pen, which you will be doing a lot because you need to unscrew to uncap and then screw to post... and then again in reverse to put the pen away. But the zing! of the zirconium makes each writing opportunity such a pleasurable experience. You're able to do this quickly as well because of the minimal turns it takes manipulate the cap. The grooved texture of the grip is also excellent. Just enough to give you a good grip but never in your way. I do wish the grip section was about 1mm thicker though.
I have mine fitted with a Pilot #15 nib and eyedroppered. I smile every time I take it out of my pocket... the zing... the reveal of the 14k Pilot nib... the perfectly textured groove section. The whole package just comes together so lovely!
If I had to complain though, my one gripe is that when posted, the cap wiggles ever so slightly. It's very minor, but you do feel it move in your hand when writing from time to time. Also, mine takes about 1.5 rotations to uncap, but the description says 0.6 turns. On the plus side, it can post in 1.5 turns, even though the description says 2 turns. Not sure if this is just a variance in manufacturing.
But overall this is an amazing pen. I have been eyeing it for over a year and now I wish I had gotten it sooner.
