The pens in this category typically start out as:

• Old pens with interesting bodies, but with damaged or missing nibs or feeds
• Third-tier or lower-end models
• Models that are unlikely to provide a good writing experience if restored as-is

Before sale, they are rebuilt with a process that modernizes the inside of each pen:

• Thorough cleaning
• Removal of parts no longer needed, such as pressure bars
• Modification of parts as needed to support new filling systems, like fixing a filling lever in place
• Insertion of a new nib, feed and section
• Repairs to other parts of the pen if needed, such as replacement of an inner cap
• Testing over a week or two to ensure the writing experience is satisfactory
• Minor nib adjustments if needed
• Additional cleaning after testing
• A bit of a shine and polish

The goal with these pens is to preserve the vintage feel of the pen while fitting it with updated parts to give it a new life as a modern fountain pen.

Models

While each hybrid pen is unique, they fall into one of these families based on the materials and techniques used to make them:

Jackalope

• Section: pre-made, metal
• Nib: medium steel
• Filling: international standard cartridges
• Converter: included

Griffin

• Section: custom-turned, resin
• Nib: medium steel Jowo #5
• Filling: international standard cartridges
• Converter: included