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Nib review: 18K Parker Duofold Centennial #94 (factory medium italic)

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It's been a while since I've done one of these, and this nib really impressed me. Hope it's helpful to some of you!

 

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Thanks for another good review.

 

I continue to find Duofold italic nibs some of the best factory italics I have experienced. I have discovered that the International nibs are smaller and seem not to flow ink quite as well as the Centennial nibs. Nonetheless, they are among the best for me. The F italics write a bit like stubs, and I have even had a couple F's "sharpened." But the M and B italics give excellent line variation out of the box. I have only two standard ball Duofold nibs, both M's that came with a couple LE's. But all of my Duofolds are fitted with italic nibs, and I love them.

 

I hope you continue to enjoy your italic nib. :thumbup: :bunny01: :bunny01:

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Thank you so much for this nib review - this factory italic seems awesome. Excellent with this extensive writing sample! I guess I finally will have to put a Duofold with a factory italic on my list... :)

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Nice review, thanks.

And how can this be, because he is the Kwisatz Haderach.

 

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Thanks for that review, I've been thinking about getting an italic nib for my Duofold. One may have to order one next payday, what?

 

Pip-pip.

Cordialement.

R.J.E.

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