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It sure seemed like glue to me.

Well that's what they told me anyway. Perhaps a different answer can be found from Delta.

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I think Delta’s pseudo-scientific claims for its “Fusion” nib and “Harmonic” steel nibs irritate people because, well, it demeans their intelligence.

 

I'm not an expert of metals, but harmonic steel is in Italian language a common denomination for the steel used to make springs.

 

So, unless mistake in translation, I don't see any offense for the intelligence of people's.

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I'm not an expert of metals, but harmonic steel is in Italian language a common denomination for the steel used to make springs.

 

So, unless mistake in translation, I don't see any offense for the intelligence of people's.

The term "harmonic steel" is also used by Marlen for the nibs in their Aleph model.

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I'm not an expert of metals, but harmonic steel is in Italian language a common denomination for the steel used to make springs.

 

So, unless mistake in translation, I don't see any offense for the intelligence of people's.

 

"Harmonic steel" is a standard term even in English. A quick exercise with Google should confirm that.

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Ad: I'll stand by what I wrote before, but add that the most similar feeling steel nib I have is an inlaid Sheaffer 444 that I just inked up.

 

 

they do a have a different feel than every other steel nib I own.

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They fusion nib is real. How it's made is a very well kept secret. One guy holds the steel nib nib. Another guy holds the gold plate. They stand it opposite ends of the town square and begin running towards each other. Once they get close enough, they both jumpe into the air and do a hi five. The result is a gold and steel nib that has been fused on a molecular level.

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They fusion nib is real. How it's made is a very well kept secret. One guy holds the steel nib nib. Another guy holds the gold plate. They stand it opposite ends of the town square and begin running towards each other. Once they get close enough, they both jumpe into the air and do a hi five. The result is a gold and steel nib that has been fused on a molecular level.

 

Of course, I understand now. And if the two guys miss each other in the air and fall to the ground, the guy with the steel nib by tumbling and bouncing up and down a few times, creates the "Harmonic" nib by default.

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Delta is mentioning harmonic steel used for nibs, and this exist. See previous posts here above.

I never heard about harmonic nib.

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Well, aside the fact the I like all of their nibs, including the fusion one, perhaps we may agree that it can easily be a matter of perspective.

Lets just assume for example, that when writing the hand of the able ones moves in a harmonic way towards the paper.

By holding the pen (naturally in a harmonic way) the nib touching the paper must also be harmonic and off course in harmony with the person writing and the environment.

Hense (not to be harsh), but everything else then is just scribbling.

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I'm not an expert of metals, but harmonic steel is in Italian language a common denomination for the steel used to make springs.

 

So, unless mistake in translation, I don't see any offense for the intelligence of people's.

Yes, and it is the same in the English Language..but that is springs...not nibs.

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Yes, and it is the same in the English Language..but that is springs...not nibs.

 

Does the steel change when it is used to make nibs?

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Yes, and it is the same in the English Language..but that is springs...not nibs.

 

OK, but lets consider it this way. Fountain Pen Nibs and springs don't have to deal with totally different scenarios. You want both to be somewhat flexible and have some give, be able to stand up to a variety of pressures and forces, and return to it's original shape at the end.

Not to mention that Harmonic Steel is just a type of steel, and most commonly used in springs, but can be applied and used in a variety of products. Nothing says it can only be used for springs, and it is unsuitable to anything else.

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I explained, awhile back how they make the fusion nib. I'll explain it one more time.... Two guys. One holds a piece of steel, the other, holds a piece of gold. They get at opposite ends of the town square, and began running towards each other. When they get close enough, they jump up and smack hands together. That's how they make the funny nib

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Does the steel change when it is used to make nibs?

Depends on producer, year and model.

Many just use other steels that have proven in the years as good through various industrial applications.

The S.T. Dupont Defi' is a good example, the market it like "The steel nib result of 2 years of development provides a perfect soft smooth and rapid writing. Defi the new everyday writing weapon". They may have tested it for years or not but it essentially seems to be plain high quality cutlery steel.

I own one and I am very satisfied, as in all STD's reliability, QC and performance are always perfect.

I must admit that I had the same experience with Delta, I have plain steel nibs on several models and believe it didn't even occur to me at any time to think of it as a less worthy product.

Check this out: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/250607-expensive-penswith-steel-nibs/.

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