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So I am considering getting a TWSBI 580 and I just want to know what nib I should get for both a daily writing use and also a bit of line variation. If anyone has photo demonstrations even better.

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The EF,F,M,B don't have any line variation so you'd have to choose between the stubs offered by TWSBI. If it's for everyday writing, I'd recommend the 1.1mm.

Pelikan 140 EF | Pelikan 140 OBB | Pelikan M205 0.4mm stub | Pilot Custom Heritage 912 PO | Pilot Metropolitan M | TWSBI 580 EF | Waterman 52 1/2v

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Posted in another thread, but here's a sample. The top is a stock B and the bottom is a custom 1.1mm. I'm not sure if TWSBI 1.1's are stubs or italics - this is a cursive italic. Both pens had J. Herbin Bleu Pervenche in them.

 

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The 580 1.1stub is very fat , almost too fat for every day use. I'd say get a B nib and stub that

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Consider getting a 580 directly from Pendelton Brown with his signature nib grind. The 580AL will run you $90 all together.

 

I own a Vac700 with a M nib ground to his stub+flexy mod and it is great (no affil blabla).

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Actually, Jowo EF nib which TWSBI uses is a little springy and provides some line variations (very little), however I won't suggest you use it like that.

It's surprising because the F nib I owned on Vac700 is no where near springy.

But my 540 EF is one of my favorite daily pens. My 580 1.1 also serves me well on fancy writing and envelope addressing.

I will see what I can do when I get chance to upload a writing sample.

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Actually, Jowo EF nib which TWSBI uses is a little springy and provides some line variations (very little), however I won't suggest you use it like that.

It's surprising because the F nib I owned on Vac700 is no where near springy.

But my 540 EF is one of my favorite daily pens. My 580 1.1 also serves me well on fancy writing and envelope addressing.

I will see what I can do when I get chance to upload a writing sample.

This:

http://i.imgur.com/upoGukrl.jpg

I won't do this often.

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Did you have to really stress the nib, or just a bit of pressure?

I would say more than just a bit...

It's impossible getting this line variation when daily noting.

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http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Pens/TWSBI/slides/TWSBI-Nibs.png

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http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Pens/How_To/slides/Broad_Nibs.jpg

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I just received a 580 with a broad and I was noticing with Diamine Steel Blue on Tomoe River, I was seeing some shading & line variation - but not a lot.

But that is after less than one days use.

Brad

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It's good to compare the nibs and get a feel for the differences.

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Forgive me for reposting a previous picture, but the 3rd column shows a writing sample of a TWSBI 580AL, ground by Pendleton Brown. It is approximately 0.7mm wide, and ground to his Butter Line Stub configuration. Best $90 I've spent in a long time!

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Did it start out as a broad or a 1.1?

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Did it start out as a broad or a 1.1?

 

Interestingly enough, it started as an EF! He sent me a note along with the pen explaining that there was enough material on an EF nib to make the finer size that I wanted...less grinding to do for him, I suppose, which is better for everyone.

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It looks beautiful. My Pendleton changed my writing style.

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I am torn whether to have this B given the Tomahawk treatment, just stubbed or what. I know it will probably have to wait until after the end of the year either way. (or get a second nib and have it done)

Brad

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Don't think you can go wrong with either option. The stock B is pretty nice, too. Are you a crazed italic fanatic like me?

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