Rare Unique 1980s Reform Germany Black & Grey Striped Special 14K 585 KEF Nib Cartridge Fountain Pen Item ID: REF-048

Reform 

• Manufacturer/Model: Reform/Germany
• Year of production: Late 1970 - Early 1980s
• Filling system: Standard or double size international cartridges, or standard ink converter
• Nib: Solid 14K 585 KEF "Kugel Extra Fine", (ball shaped nib-tip making writing possible at larger angles) 
• Material: Plastic; Gold plated trimmings  
• Length (pen closed): Large pen at 134mm; Posted at 159 
• Condition and information:
A very rare and stunning looking fountain pen by Reform made in Germany. The pen has a unique design, a rarely seen black and grey striped body barrel. The pen features a very special KEF (kugel extra fine) nib which is also soft. This is a ball like nib tip that allows for easy and smooth writing on any paper and non-scratching nib at greater writing angles and any odd strokes. While most fountain pens can be held only at a specific angle range, with this pen that angle range is greatly increased, meaning it can write at a very low or high angle in respect to the plain/paper. This feature is very useful for people who need to deploy the pen very fast without looking down at the paper and the way they hold the pen, i.e. journalists. Besides the KEF point, the nib is also soft, not flexible but soft, meaning it flexes but the tines do not come apart. This makes the writing feel smooth and soft as opposed to steel nibs. The pen is very simple and easy to use and fill, it can take any size standard international cartridge or a standard piston converter. It is also very easy to clean and maintain, completely easily disassemblable, including front section, feed and nib. The body has that true vintage look and the cap is black resin with gold plated trimmings. The pen is ergonomic, easy to open and post. The pen is in mint condition with no scratches, dents or any other functional or cosmetic marks. A perfect everyday, trouble-free, high quality pen made by the famous Reform Pen Company in Germany.