Oblique Penholder Or Elbow Nib?

[fojeremiad]

Thoughts?

[smk]

I have only used the Mitchell Elbow nib. While the vintage ones I have are much better than the modern ones, they are still too stiff and not angled enough in my opinion.

 

One could get by using these nibs in a pinch but so many (regular) lovely nibs exist that limiting yourself to elbow nibs does not make sense to me.

 

S.

[schin]

All of my favorite nibs (and most nibs favored by the masters) are straight nibs, so I use them. Have not found an elbow nib that I liked.

[MusinkMan]

Well, what if you want to write with a Gillott 303? Or a Leonardt Principal? Or a G nib? Or an Esterbrook 357 or 358? Or a Sencerian #1?? I've never used the Mitchell elbow, but no matter how nice it writes, yup will undoubtedly want to use different nibs. Why limit yourself by using 'only' a straight holder? Get both and have a bazillion more options at your disposal.

[caliken]

No competition ; Oblique penholder with straight nibs, every time.

 

Ken

[Randal6393]

The Blackwell holder from John Neal, Books is my favorite adjustable oblique. Will easily accomodate the major flex dip pens and not too expensive. Have tried several types of flex nibs and find that each has a different tension, different way of behaving. The one that you like may be much different than the one I like. Recommend getting a half-dozen nibs and a holder, then writing for a while.

 

Enjoy,

[ac12]

Oblique, to give me a greater selection of nibs to choose from.

[smk]

I believe this poll has served its purpose by now. There is no point in continuing to vote. I will therefore lock this topic.

 

Salman