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Nice color! You say the body is lighter than you expected - I found it to be heavier than I expected - of course compared to the plastic version I guess it would. ;)

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Hi NM,

I have the same pen as you. Mine is fitted with a ExtraFine Nib.

While it is no Vintage Flex Nib , you can still get line variation.

You need to write a little slower and put a rather firm pressure to the downstrokes.

Don't worry about springing the nib. It is rather resilient.

Here is my pen:

 

 

 

 

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OUTSTANDING PENMANSHIP, Ernest! :notworthy1:

 

Would you mind sharing the name of the ink in your photos, please?

 

Thank you for your compliment.

 

The ink is one of my favorite. Noodler's Tienanman Red.

 

Ernest

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Ernest, your writing is absolutely beautiful! Despite my pen being a fine nib I can't seem to get as much line width via flexing...perhaps it's a paper/ink issue or perhaps as you suggest I am too afraid of springing the nib. I'll give it another shot. I do love the pen. The fine is so very fine, I can't imagine what an EF would be like!

 

Cheers,

NM

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I have the Namiki Falcon SF and it has become one of my favorite pens. But NOT until I learned the proper way to write with a flex pen. It's not easy as falling off a log, but after a few days, you remember how to do it for maximum effect. I use Noodler's BP Black and love the lines it creates!

It is easier to stay out than get out. - Mark Twain

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The finish seems very durable - I just got the pen so it hasn't really seen much hard use...the SF sticker is still on it lol. I must say the F nib is wider than I expected for a Pilot fine...but it does write beautifully!

 

Cheers,

NM

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