His Nibs.com update -- Hero 329

From: "Norman Haase" <stonebri@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "PENS@ZOSS" <pens@xxxxxxxx>, <fptalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "4Pens" <4PENS@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 02:55:39 -0400

His Nibs.com Update --
Hero 329
May 6th, 2006

This week sees the return of the classic Hero '329' -- the pen that launched His Nibs.com more than eight years ago.

Last call for Lai Yee's Mother's Day pillows and assorted calligraphy items, for shipping in time for the holiday. A lot of boxes went out this past week labeled "Do Not Open until Mother's Day!".

The Monteverde Mega continues to attract a lot of attention, and our third waiting list grows daily.

On the blog...China Makes Artificial Rain for Beijing.

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in this issue
* Hero 329
* Lai Yee's Mother's Day gifts
* Monteverde Mega
* On the blog...China Make Artificial Rain for Beijing

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Hero 329

http://www.hisnibs.com/Hero329Burgundy2_small1.jpg

Hero came out with a new version of the 329 about two years ago, and after getting a sample I never carried it. It's quality and design was a step down from the original. Consequently, as my stock dwindled, I had little hope of seeing this terrific fountain pen value again.

Fortunately, I've located a limited stock in Asia, and can once again offer all three colors of the original. Although I must purchase the three colors in equal quantities -- even though the colors have varying popularity -- all three should be available for another day or two :-).

My wife brought a burgundy 329 back from a trip to Hong Kong in 1997, to add to my fountain pen collection. This is the same pen that she -- and millions like her -- grew up using in Hong Kong and Mainland China. I was so impressed by the quality/cost of this slim marvel that I asked her sister to send me some more. I put a few up on the nascent eBay, they sold like wildfire, and a few months later I was in the pen business full-time! Even though these cost me much more now than they did when I first imported them, I've kept the price the same all of these years.

The stiff, x-fine nib that's the only option on the 329 is not for everyone. This nib was designed -- like most produced by Hero -- to handle the more intricate writing required of Chinese and Asian characters. However, those who love x-fine nibs, artists, crossword puzzlers and those who just want a sturdy knockaround pen that never seems to run out of ink, have all adopted the 329 as a favorite. A few of the many customer comments that I've received over the years:

"Hi Norman, I wanted to thank you for the order. I LOVE the Hero '329'!!!!! What a great little pen for daily use. I'm using it today and it has been a joy." L.F., Albert Lea, MN

"Norman, got back from San Diego yesterday and discovered the pen waiting for me. *Incredible* is the only way to describe it. The reviews on your page about the 329's were not hyperbole at all- and I was pleased to note, the 329 IS much smoother than my Montblanc ever was. Thanks for making these pens available! I see why the Parker 51 was/is so popular. :)" T.G., Colorado Springs, CO

"Hi Norman, I just received the Hero 329 today. I have to say I'm very impressed with this pen. This is my first Hero, and I really wasn't expecting much, mostly because of the price of this pen, but I was pleasantly surprised. The iridium-tipped nib and the spring loaded clip are usually only found on pens costing many times what you're charging for the 329. It's a lightweight, well balanced pen with great looks that writes very well, and the Aerometric style filler works great! All in all, it's a great pen at an unbelievable price. I will definitely be adding more Hero pens to my collection. Thanks for the great pen." T.P., Mtn Home AFB, ID

Read more here... - http://www.hisnibs.com/'329'_series.htm

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Lai Yee's Mother's Day gifts

http://www.hisnibs.com/LYPillowZipperILoveMom4_small1.jpg "I Love Mom" in Chinese characters, painted on a handmade brocade pillow.

More photos here... - http://www.hisnibs.com/lai_yee.htm

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Monteverde Mega

http://www.hisnibs.com/MegaBoxOpen_small.jpg

I continue to receive nothing but wonderfully positive feedback from all the customers that have now received their Mega pens...whether the large burgundy, or the very large black ones.

It really seems that Monteverde has discovered a whole new writing instrument niche, whether you consider it a fountain pen with a rollerball tip, or a rollerball that fills from an ink bottle like a fountain pen!

See more here.... - http://www.hisnibs.com/mega.htm

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On the blog...China Make Artificial Rain for Beijing

Not only does China make the Hero 329, but it seems that they've now expanded their efforts:

"Chinese weather specialists used chemicals to engineer Beijing's heaviest rainfall of the year, helping to relieve drought and rinse dust from China's capital, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Friday."

Read more... - http://hisnibs.blogspot.com/


Regards,

Norman Haase
His Nibs.com
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Blog: http://hisnibs.blogspot.com
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