Fête Chinoise | Aluminum Carousel Fountain Pen - Serpentine Blooms

The Year of the Snake heralds a year of transformation and perseverance. Inspired by the legend of Lady White Snake, who was punished for falling in love with a kind-hearted scholar. Leifeng Pagoda where she is said to be trapped beneath stands at Xi Wu (West Lake) in Hangzhou, China, symbolizing love and sacrifice. Complete your collection with the matching 38ml Serpentine Blooms special edition fountain ink.

Colour: Orchid magenta

Curious Collaborations Series with Fête Chinoise. We’re bringing to life an all new, premium quality, Aluminum Carousel fountain pen.

Utilizing the same smooth and playful custom ground steel nib, The Aluminum Carousel is a substantial writing instrument that invites new stationery users to experience the joy of handwritten correspondence. Made from aircraft grade aluminum with precision milling for a balanced and rewarding daily writing experience.

• Capping Mechanism: Threaded cap with air seal system
• Capped length: 127mm
• Posted Length: 123mm
• Body: Aircraft grade aluminum
• Fountain Pen Nib: Custom ground steel nib; 0.7mm fine, 1.0mm medium widths
• Converter: Standard international size converter included

Filling/Changing Ink Colours:

• Unscrew to remove the barrel from the grip section and access the converter.
• Place the fountain pen nib fully into warm water. Flush the nib by twisting/untwisting the converter until the water runs clear.
• Allow to dry thoroughly.
• Fill a new colour by fully submerging the nib and feeder into the ink, then draw the ink into your pen but twisting the converter until you’ve reached the top position.

Notes:

• For heavily saturated inks and darker tones, or clogged nibs, you may need to soak the grip/feeder in water overnight
• It is normal for some air bubbles to enter the converter when refilling ink