Cross Botanica - Fine Vs Medium Nib

[nomiree]

I'm very much a fountain pen newbie, only owning one fountain pen to date. However, I am looking to purchase a Cross Botanica pen, but am undecided on whether to go fine or medium nib. Normally, I like broader nibs because I like a very smooth flow and hate scratchiness. But I am also leaning towards the fine nib to have some variety, as my current pen is a waterman medium, which I find quite bold. I am struggling to find any comparisons between the nibs, and was wondering if anyone had any first-hand experience with either/both and any samples that they were willing to share to help me make a decision.

 

I believe that the Botanica is a stylised version of the Century II(??) so I'm assuming that those nibs would be relatively similar if nobody has actually used the botanica style.

 

Thanks in advance for any help - it is very much appreciated!

[max dog]

I find the m nib on my century 2 noticeably smoother than the fine. If your taste is for broader lines I would would go with m for the smoothness. The f is not scratchy but has a lot more feedback.

Edited June 6, 2015 by max dog

[nomiree]

I find the m nib on my century 2 noticeably smoother than the fine. If your taste is for broader lines I would would go with m for the smoothness. The f is not scratchy but has a lot more feedback.

 

Thank you for that. I appreciate the feedback