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I don't understand why Pelikan wouldn't just produce smaller quantities or charge more for broader nibs. One of the best things about Pelikans was the ease of a nib change. Reduce those options and that advantage disappears. But then again, what do I know? I'm only a loyal consumer :rolleyes:

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True dat. Sorta like going to a car dealership & always shown the mid-range sedan, regardless of need.

I prefer old big luxury barges or personal cars or muscle cars

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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Re: a Pelikan OB, "Oblique Broad", nib (I realize they are no longer available), is that a "left foot" (right hand) nib or a "right foot" (left hand) nib?

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Re: a Pelikan OB, "Oblique Broad", nib (I realize they are no longer available), is that a "left foot" (right hand) nib or a "right foot" (left hand) nib?

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for a right handed user?

 

Thank you.

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Yes, left foot obliques made for right handed users.

 

I'm not sure if reverse obliques (right foot oblique), are sold as a factory option by most major manufacturers, possibly Mont Blanc and one other that I can't recall. Otherwise if it's labelled as an oblique it'll be a left foot oblique.

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Thank you very much, And what type of pup is that great face?

My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income. - Errol Flynn

 

 

Pelikan 100's, 200's, 400's, 600's & 805,s (Stresemann), Namiki Nippon Dragon, Montblanc 149, Platinum 3776 Music Nib, Sailor Pro Clear Demo, Montegrappa Fortuna Skull, Parker 75 Laque, 1946 Parker Vacumatic, Stipula Passporto, Kaweco.

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Thank you very much, And what type of pup is that great face?

It's a boxer.. Amazing dogs, if you can call them that. Personally, I think they are the product of alien experiments to conflate canines, humans and clowns!

 

I think I recognise your profile pic, Boston Terrier? I'm planning on getting one my self one later this year!

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Yes, left foot obliques made for right handed users.

 

I'm not sure if reverse obliques (right foot oblique), are sold as a factory option by most major manufacturers, possibly Mont Blanc and one other that I can't recall. Otherwise if it's labelled as an oblique it'll be a left foot oblique.

Back in the days of the original 100, right footed obliques were an option;

 

RM (Rechtsschräge Mittel) Right oblique medium

RB - (Rechtsschräge Breit) Right oblique broad

RBB (Rechtsschräge Sehr Breit) Right oblique double broad

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