This episode is an in-depth look at the new Hero 1086 fountain pen. The pen features an adjustable nib, which uses a metal slider to increase and decrease flow, allowing the user to add a bit of flex to their writing. We will take a look at the pen, the nib, and how it writes, and decide whether $31 for this interesting pen is worthwhile. 00:00 Intro 03:11 Unboxing the Pen 06:44 A Look at the Pen and its Parts 09:55 Close-up with the Adjustable Nib 16:45 Filling the Pen 18:20 The Writing Test 25:22 Final Thoughts and Outro Thank you to @Yoseka @appelboompennen @stiloestile04 and @CBSNewYork Footage from @CBSNewYork is as seen in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy2jOghaAr0 _______________________________________________________________________ Uncapped is created by Joshua Lax, proprietor of the J.J. Lax Pen Co., which specializes in nib repairs and modifications. Find out more at: jjlaxpenco.com Instagram: @jjlaxpenco Reddit: u/jjlaxpenco

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