Description

Perfectly pairs with the Book of Botany 38ml Fountain Pen Ink. From famed illustrator, Peter Moss returns with a new publication, Botanical Elegance. An ode to the beauty of nature the Moss brothers encountered during their adventures, this collection showcases select illustrations from Peter's personal journal, now released to the public for the very first time. Experience the magnificence of nature through the Moss Brothers' eyes with this verdant green ink.

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

Once upon a design

Notable design details:

Peter Moss intentionally incorporates the ornate, curvilinear style iconic of Art Nouveau, a whimsical art movement that was also deeply influenced by nature.
Playful frogs accompanied the Moss brothers throughout their journey, and Peter made sure to include them in his book—perhaps they're eager to try their hand at painting?
Always looking ahead, Peter's personal copy is chock-full of notes for his next big publication. What types of plants or animals would you like to see Peter Moss take on next?

Technical Specifications

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

Care Instructions

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 1 day to dry.
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

Filters

Book of Botany Collection

Aluminum Carousel Fountain Pen - Book of Botany