Presumably an alloy based off Tungsten, Ruthenium, Rhodium, or Titanium? Combination of all, some, or none? Inquiring minds wanna know!
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Having just finished Mottishaw's article on iridium content in vintage pens, I'm left with a question. If iridium hasn't been used since the 50s, what's the current material for tipping on a nib?
Presumably an alloy based off Tungsten, Ruthenium, Rhodium, or Titanium? Combination of all, some, or none? Inquiring minds wanna know!
Presumably an alloy based off Tungsten, Ruthenium, Rhodium, or Titanium? Combination of all, some, or none? Inquiring minds wanna know!
Probably a proprietary alloy, different for each nib manufacturer.
Peter
Peter
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