Lovely pen that performs as well as any fountain pen I own.

Easy to grasp and manipulate. Smooth ink flow. Has enough weight to feel it in your hand, but not too heavy.

I watched quite a few videos regarding this pen before I made my purchase, so I was not disturbed by needing to tweak it a bit. First and foremost this pen really does need to be cleaned thoroughly. I followed some old Goulet video recommendations for adjusting and heat setting and I'm very pleased with this pen now. I don't get the wide sweeping flex widths I saw on the videos. That's ok with me because my handwriting is by most people's standards quite small, and I get enough flex to suite my taste. All in all I've learned a lot and I'm happy with my purchase.

I would not purchase this pen again. The piston filler is not smooth and when I'm trying to fill it I often end up with ink everywhere; the internal works of the pen often become clogged up with ink where ink shouldn't go and I have to clean it out with a syringe and water; the seal of the pen is bad so that even a full piston of ink dries up within a couple of weeks even if the pen is capped tightly; and of course the infamous stench takes over a year to dissipate. The flex of the nib is fine but absolutely not worth the enormous trouble of using the pen. I have much cheaper pens that work much better.

Love using the pen. The only minor issue I have is that I didn't realise that one had to unscrew the cap.

I received this pen as a gift and was excited to try the flex nib. Unfortunately, I experienced the same issues with this pen recounted in many of the reviews. 1) It leaks ink all over my fingers literally every time I use it, and no matter how thoroughly I think I've cleaned it out. Trying to achieve any line variation results in fat droplets of ink spilling all over your page.2) It smells awful. Like really awful, and I've had it for months now�the smell has not gone away or even abated. It smells like being in the home of a very sick person who maybe hasn't felt up to cleaning in a month or three. 3) It looks and feels cheap. A Pilot Metropolitan is cheaper and feels much higher quality. Taken together, all these flaws make the pen very unpleasant to use. And for a $25 pen they are truly baffling. My Pilot Preppys are infinitely preferable to this pen. Heck, I'd reach for a $0.10 Bic ballpoint before this pen.

Haven't used it yet, still using my old Ahab, which I still love.

Esta pluma es excelente para dibujos a tinta.Buen precio y envio rapido.

I want to like this pen, and I do like the way the flexible nib writes, though I expected more variance in line width with less pressure than it has. Unfortunately, it leaks so badly that using it requires a tissue to sop up the ink as it oozes out of the nib. The inside of the pen cap is always wet with ink, and my hands are always covered with ink when I'm done writing. It's also lightweight soft plastic, which to me feels cheap. It's inexpensive, but I have less expensive pens with none of these issues. I'm looking again for a flexible nib pen to replace this.

The AHAB is an amazing fountain pen especially when using the cartridges (purchased separately) The pen writes and draws perfectly. Takes a little practice getting acclimated to the flex nib but the learning curve is short. It is smmoth writes smoothly. Disassembles easily and is extremely user friendly. I plan to purchase a couple more. Loved watching the video with Brian and the Noodler founder.

You can't go wrong getting this low priced excellent quality Fountain Pen. It's a workhorse and gives me a lot of pleasure using it

This pen writes amazingly. Unfortunately, the ink I bought with it(54th Massachusetts) is super wet, with an already wet pen. It does look super nice on really good paper, but unfortunately I haven't gotten to try different inks. It occasionally railroads, but that's usually when I'm low on ink. This was my second fountain pen( not a great choice, I know) after a Pilot Metropolitan. It's definitely not a bad pen, I just wish I had gotten something else, as this pen definitely takes a lot of tinkering. You will definitely get ink on your hands with this pen.

I got three Ahab pens to use as a set: Black, Creaper Cobalt Blue, and Burmese Ruby Red filled with Noodler's Black, Baystate Blue, and Empire Red respectively. I replaced the stock nibs with Goulet extra-fine nibs and tweaked each pen to taste, first heat-setting the ebonite feed and then gently smoothing the nib with micromesh and Mylar. Getting each pen 'just right' was a unique adventure: for the first pen, the heat-setting was perfect on the first go. It took four or five attempts on one of the other pens, and two or three on the other. Each pen/nib had a different amount of smoothness before I polished the nib. All in all, it was a pleasant little adventure and I am happy with the results. The blue pen seems to write a bit wetter than the other two; I haven't tried swapping inks to test whether that's a property of the Baystate Blue, or of the pen itself. I like to tighten the caps quite firmly (thinking it might cut down on evaporation). As a consequence, I have to grip the cap tightly on either side of the pocket clip to open the pen without torquing the clip. In daily use, the pens don't require much attention, except for this: the blue pen seems to dry out overnight, just enough that it doesn't want to start; running tap water over the nib and feed for a second or two in the morning clears that up. Of course that makes the first sentence or three look a paler than usual. The other two pens require the same treatment occasionally, maybe a few times per week in daily use. The black pen requires it less often, perhaps because its (opaque) cap has some kind of liner material not present in the other two pens (which are translucent demonstrators). That said, they are dependable writers and I enjoy using them. I think every Ahab pen has its own unique 'personality' even after customizing it for a pleasing 'custom fit'. I wish they were all equally resistant to drying out; I suspect that is more a function of the pen than of the ink it contains. I like the unique piston filler design and the charmingly 'whale shaped' pocket clips. I even like the infamous 'Noodler's Smell' because, odd though it be, it holds pleasant childhood associations as it smells like my grandmother's sewing room. No telling what she kept in there, maybe something made out of the same plastic Noodler's uses.

Exactly what I was looking for! Great for fountain pen users who have some experience with dip pens.

you couldn't expect more from a pen at this price, 10/10. I recommend getting the noodlers art nib pack as well, only $6 more.

Unfortunately neither of the two black Noodler Ahab flex pens I bought work. I have gone through quite a lot of ink trying to get them to work, as has a friend who has two of the same pens (his work perfectly) without success. The ink just does not flow, it blobs hugely no matter what we do to adjust the nibs. I like how the pens are made in an environmentally friendly manner (however do find the smell of the plastic somewhat unpleasant, hopefully it fades over time), and the packaging and online service was exceptional. It's obviously disappointing that I am unable to use them, but, for the price it is no big deal.

I just got into calligraphy and this was my second pen, first one with a flex nib. The nib flexes fairly well, railroads a bit but that just may be me. Writes very smoothly, overall a great pen

I bought this pen a month ago and I really like it. I have two other noodler's and I love the brand, I love that I can adjust them and take them apart. I would recommend this pen to anyone. Very good pen at a very good price.

The pen itself feels rather light, but works quite well. However, the biggest problem with it is that the ben itself emits a very strong smell. Even after washing it thoroughly using a string cleaning product, it still smells. For the reason I believe the smell itself comes from the plastic. If this is a limited problem that only affects my pen, then I would recommend it.

Just completed my first drawing with this pen. The ink flows well and it is great for getting all the values I wish with simple changes in angle, orientation and pressure.Dave

For me, too large of a grip. Also, I ALWAYS end up somehow with ink, a considerable amount, on my second finger. Never fails, happens every time I use it. The double tube chambers (forget what they are actually called) I could pretty much never get to work. The second little narrow one was a dog to fill. And here's the bad part, if you did get the darn thing to fill and then at some point you want to switch ink, well have fun cleaning this pen. You'll be spending more than a little time around running water. OK, I've been sort of harsh. Good thing is the nibs are nice and smooth.

Let me start by saying when this pen is working as it should, it writes beautifully. When I first got it and didn't understand the many quirks of this pen, I quickly wrote a negative review with little experience or time to base it upon. This pen has issues you must understand before using. It is not simply a pen you ink up and use freely. This pen is all plastic and the build quality is sub-par. The plastic has a nasty smell and the fittings are not super tight. Be prepared for a messy experience. Because of its loose fit and cheap parts, the ink inside will dry extremely fast. You MUST wash this pen frequently (after every use essentially!) if you want it to last. The small tube on the back of the feed can get clogged and ruined quite easily. The nib and feed have a tricky fit when put back into the pen so spend some time perfecting the fit because you will be doing it often. If you don't mind inky fingers and a lot of cleaning, this is definitely a pen you may enjoy. One thing I can't complain about is the price. You certainly wont find a flex pen for much cheaper than this one. If you plan on getting one of these, be prepared and understand the issues that come with this pen.

The Ahab pens are my go-to for everyday writing. They are economical, look great for the price, and come in a variety of fun color options. The flow is adjustable, so you can have a wet or a dry writer to suit your tastes, and you can even experiment with a little flex. If it weren't for the Ahabs, I probably wouldn't have gotten hooked on the wonderful world of fountain pens. Great product!

Works with zebra-g, but a little too plastic for me, i would have prefered a heavy pen, but for the price it does what it is designed t : experiment (if you too, think about getting some more ebonit feed)Didn't use the nib delivered whith the pen so i cannot tell more about.Nicely packaged.

i used in everyday use. It works great

The pen has a good size and impresses with vintage look and NIB that has no vent hole. To pick up the pen touch is soft, different from other pens, and despite the size it is very light and balanced. I love also the filling system that is simple matter and effective and has a good capacity. It can be used both for normal script, such flexing over pressure.Overall I enjoyed the pen that has a lot to offer despite the low cost ($ 20.00), so that for now will be my pen for daily use.A caneta tem um bom tamanho e impressiona pelo visual vintage e pela pena que n�o possui furo de respiro.Ao pegar a caneta o tato � suave, diferente das canetas comuns e apesar do tamanho ela � muito leve e equilibrada.Gosto muito tambem do sistema de enchimento que � simpres e eficaz e tem uma boa capacidade.Ela pode ser usada tanto para escrita normal, e funciona bem flexionando a pena com mais press�o.De modo geral gostei muito da caneta que tem muito a oferecer apesar do baixo custo (US$20,00), tanto que por enquanto ser� a minha caneta de uso di�rio.

It is good value for money pen

The Noodler's Ahab Flex has it's ups and downs. I can refill it, and ink won't run. It is strange. Sometimes it will write fabulously.