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Broad,, Medium, Fine Nib Sir?

 

NO THANKS! - will be the answer that follows.

 

No longer will these nibs be looked at, due to John Hall(A true honor meeting this gentleman. Delightful & Outstanding customer service) here in the UK.

 

At the recent North UK pen show I acquired a OMAS Arco Verde, hi trim with an italic nib. There lies the culprit, the OMAS Italic nib. I have not been able to put the pen down, by no means am I an expert on using this type of nib. But with practice have used this pen and can now write with certain amount of speed!

 

Still little scratchy on paper but only when I mistakenly change angle of nib.

 

My Question: The love affair has started hehe.

 

I am currently deciding do I go for a OMAS Stub Nib OR Visconti Stub Nib?

 

Any suggestions? Anyone with experience of both nibs?

 

Could someone point in right direction to see writing samples for both nibs?

 

Help!

 

Thanks

 

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quote name="Houston" post="2774963" timestamp="1379060478"]I wasn't aware that Omas made a stub. Does it?

 

I thought if I wanted an Omas stub, I needed to buy a BB and have it ground. No?

 

Omas in certain pens do a range of nibs!

 

The pen is from the Omas Arco Italiana range:

 

Omas Arco Celluloid Fountain pen is the pen that I am looking at buying, it comes with 10 different nib options.

 

Check the following link as to the different nib sizes:

 

http://www.writeherekitenow.co.uk/acatalog/Omas-Arco-Fountain-Pen.html

 

Stub, Italic, 52 1/2 Italic, there are even Flessible nib (what these nibs are I'm not to sure, if someone could shed some light in these nibs. Be much appreciated)

 

Cheers

 

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You mean you don't know what Flessible nibs are?

 

These are simple extra flexible nibs, they provide a nice line variation while writing as they spread out a little wider under little pressure :)

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I don't have experience in stub nibs, but I recall you vehemently complaining about Visconti. Maybe go Omas or you might get even more enraged if something goes wrong :)

 

Half kidding, half serious here :)

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You mean you don't know what Flessible nibs are?

 

These are simple extra flexible nibs, they provide a nice line variation while writing as they spread out a little wider under little pressure :)

Chopper88

 

Thanks for the info and no I didn't know what they were that's why I asked!

 

Cheers

 

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I don't have experience in stub nibs, but I recall you vehemently complaining about Visconti. Maybe go Omas or you might get even more enraged if something goes wrong :)

 

Half kidding, half serious here :)

100% serious here :) Maybe stick to answering the question asked, instead of deviating of on a tangent! :)

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100% serious here :) Maybe stick to answering the question asked, instead of deviating of on a tangent! :)

As the nib question is completely different question and there is a post already set up for Visconti issues.

 

Cheers

 

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The Omas stub dwarfs the Visconti stub on all levels

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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The Omas stub dwarfs the Visconti stub on all levels

Have you had a chance to use the OMAS stub nib or Visconti stub nib or both?

 

And if so:

 

How easy was it to gain technique so the pen/s worked!

 

Did you find any issues?

 

Cheers

 

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The Omas stub dwarfs the Visconti stub on all levels

 

hi Georges

 

Could you please elaborate this?

 

 

I have a Omas Paragon with stub nib: lovely writer.

I'm new to Italian pens and wonder what the differences are from the Visconti nibs,

especially the Palladium nibs.

 

thanks

Rob

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You mean you don't know what Flessible nibs are?

 

These are simple extra flexible nibs, they provide a nice line variation while writing as they spread out a little wider under little pressure :)

I've a Fine Extra Flessibile nib on the Ogiva I got from WH and it's a real gem. Marvellous.

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I've a Fine Extra Flessibile nib on the Ogiva I got from WH and it's a real gem. Marvellous.

 

I've been thinking about trying one too :)

Actually never heard anyone say anything bad about those nibs, only regard tends to be that its not 'true flex'. Personally, I couldn't care less... as long as it's enjoyable, I'm in :)

 

 

 

 

hi Georges

 

Could you please elaborate this?

 

 

I have a Omas Paragon with stub nib: lovely writer.

I'm new to Italian pens and wonder what the differences are from the Visconti nibs,

especially the Palladium nibs.

 

thanks

Rob

 

The Visconti nibs are great as well, you can buy one without hesitation.

I too am interested in Georges' elaboration!

 

 

 

Chopper88

 

Thanks for the info and no I didn't know what they were that's why I asked!

 

Cheers

 

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No problem, I wasn't trying to ridicule you, I didn't know if you meant flessible nibs, or flessible nibs and the italic variation.

Please don't take offence so easily here ;)

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I've been thinking about trying one too :)

Actually never heard anyone say anything bad about those nibs, only regard tends to be that its not 'true flex'. Personally, I couldn't care less... as long as it's enjoyable, I'm in :)

 

 

 

 

 

The Visconti nibs are great as well, you can buy one without hesitation.

I too am interested in Georges' elaboration!

 

 

 

 

 

No problem, I wasn't trying to ridicule you, I didn't know if you meant flessible nibs, or flessible nibs and the italic variation.

Please don't take offence so easily here ;)

Chopper!

 

Thanks for getting back in touch!

 

Firstly no offense taken and I know you were not trying too ridicule me!

 

I genuinely didn't know what a flessible nib was, had an idea that might be some sort of flex!

 

I once got told by a director of mine, never assume! Always be clear, therefore I will always ask if unsure even if it sounds like a stupid question to ask!

 

Also do you have a OMAS or Visconti pen with stub nib, if so could you display writing sample!

 

or

 

anyone else have any writing samples!

 

thanks

 

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Although not mine:http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/leighpod/Visconti%20Mazzi%20Dragon/23052008143.jpg

 

Doesn't that look delicious?!

 

That it definitely does!

 

Thanks chopper, have you seen any OMAS samples anywhere!

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Did someone say Visconti stub???? The nib is much prettier than my scrawl so............

 

P1030538.JPG

 

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Did someone say Visconti stub???? The nib is much prettier than my scrawl so............

 

P1030538.JPG

 

P1030539.JPG

Thank you for the eye candy!

 

And I'm sure you're writing will have it's unique characteristic making it beautiful to you!

 

So please feel free to post.

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