Sheaffer Calligraphy Viewpoint

[omegapd]

 

This ink feathers like crazy on cheap paper with this nib. It really shows up in this picture.

 

So, do calligraphy pens have different variations of nib sizes than other fountain pens?

[watch_art]

Nice! This was my very first fountain pen - a gift from my wife on Valentine's Day 2010 that got me into this fine mess we call FPN and fountain pens and MAKING fountain pens. A great little pen.

 

And yes, calligraphy or italic nibs have their own character. Next you need a flex nib.

[estie1948]

I have often been tempted to buy this pen when I spot it at some craft store or office supply store. I have never tried one. Thanks for your informative review.

 

-David.

[Newjelan]

I bought one of these recently as I wanted to try another stub nib (I had only tried a Manuscript and found it scratchy and unreliable) and it was a cheap option. I really like it although I also found it very uncomfortable. However, I seem to have gotten used to it as I'd forgotten how uncomfortable it was until I read the post.

It is supposed to be 0.8mm but I find it broader than the 1.1mm Lamy stub nib I purchased recently (now that's a nice nib).

Apparently Shaeffer has a good variety of calligraphy inks but I can't seem to find a stockist.

[PolarMoonman]

I love this pen I refill the cartridge with Parker Quink and it works awesome. A very nice little pen.

[subramaniyam]

I am awaiting a set that I won from a generous PiFer... Cant wait to try them out!!! :-)

[TemurAmir]

This was my first fountain pen actually... it is still very smooth and forgiving. However, I had problems with the feed splattering ink while I was carrying it around and nib drying out while capped. Interestingly though, I had not noticed these problems until this year and the pen is around 4 years old so maybe just an ink-related problem.