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I have now received my Shakespeare back from Germany having had its BB nib fitted. I had asked the boutique if they would request a nice wet writer and was a little disappointed when they said it would just be fitted "to the correct tolerance" with no adjustments in wetness possible. However, now I have the pen, it writes perfectly for my preference, so whether they were just managing expectations, or whatever I don't know.

 

It has slightly more feedback than my 149 with the BB, but actually this only adds to the pleasure of writing. It's wet enough for my tastes, and even writes beautifully on rough parchment (which is a substrate that really seems to sort the men from the boys where wetness is concerned.)

 

I know it is a bit of a 'marmite' pen in the looks department, I was a little unsure myself when I'd only seen the pictures of the pen, but seeing it in real life is an absolute must.

 

So to the pictures (taken on a phone so not up to the standard of some of the pictures I see on here...). I have had my old enthusiasm for the Bard rekindled so have been writing out a sonnet or two...

 

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0436_zpsb1q9r2du.jpg

 

And the nib shot..

 

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0440_zps01y8qudh.jpg

 

The ink is quite nice too, and I have 3 bottles that should keep me busy for a while...

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BB nibs are just wonderful for factory wide nibs. Excellent choice.

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The pen may not be as "fancy or dressed up" as some of the special editions BUT it is elegant & surely lays down a beautiful line of stunning ink! Your penmanship is certainly enviable & worthy of that nib. Thanks for sharing with us.

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A wonderful choice of words for a superb pen ink and nib

 

I wish I was able to emulate your handwriting style with my 149 BB nib :)

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~ What a beautiful BB nib!



The photos and calligraphy bring out its loveliness.



It's especially pleasing to see a BB nib on such a special pen.



Thank you for posting this.



Tom K.


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Thanks for all your kind words... I have a bit better light this morning so here are a few slightly better pictures, hopefully showing off some of the detail

 

Since the quote is from Hamlet, here is the Hamlet cartouche (the skull of poor Yorick I assume). To the right are the chess pieces that I believe are for King Lear, and to the left you might just be able to see the rose and sword representing Romeo and Juliet.

 

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0450_zps2fnlcmfh.jpg

 

Better nib shot

 

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0454_zps69aqep1u.jpg

 

The top of the cap is probably my favourite detail

 

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0455_zps8chuhv77.jpg

 

The tapered blind cap at the end feels really nice in the hand, it's a bold design feature that's not 'traditional' I wasn't so keen having seen it on the Tolstoy, but having used it I think my opinion has changed.

 

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0456_zps7hubq8p4.jpg

 

Chevrons on the barrel are supposed to be the feather of a writing quill. I suppose the question is how will it stand up to being used, it's white and there are plenty of places dirt could get lodged, time will tell.

 

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0457_zpsnaogtoug.jpg

 

I don't know what the ink capacity of the pen is supposed to be, but I have written quite a lot with it so far and it doesn't show signs of running dry. The velvet red is a really nice colour, it makes the Leonardo chalk red (one of my favourite inks) look positively washed out when compared side by side.

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I don't know what the ink capacity of the pen is supposed to be, but I have written quite a lot with it so far and it doesn't show signs of running dry. The velvet red is a really nice colour, it makes the Leonardo chalk red (one of my favourite inks) look positively washed out when compared side by side.

+1 Love this ink

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Thanks for the pictures & kudos to your beautiful handwriting! How long did the nib swap take?

About 3 weeks for the nib swap.

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Skoff, can you do a quick picture of horizontal and vertical lines with the nib - so as to get the feel of the "stubbiness" of this BB nib?

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Skoff, can you do a quick picture of horizontal and vertical lines with the nib - so as to get the feel of the "stubbiness" of this BB nib?

 

Sure. It really is a very stub-like nib and the line variation is quite pronounced. I have included a comparison with a 149 also with a BB nib and my Homo Sapiens that has the 1.3 stub. They are all pretty similar, though the HS has a bit of spring to it so you can push the line variation a bit more.

 

Shakespeare and 149

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0476_zpsiapqocwz.jpg

 

Shakespeare (left) 149 (right) nibs

 

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0480_zpsoxpcm8l4.jpg

 

HS, Shakespeare, and 149 comparison

 

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0485_zpsexgrw6n9.jpg

 

Line variation comparison a bit closer

 

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t363/skoff13/DSC_0486_zps8yoc09s1.jpg

 

The pictures aren't perfect as the light isn't so great for photography in my man-cave at this time of the evening, but I hope that gives you the general idea. The paper is Rhodia so the ink doesn't soak in and the shading is pronounced making the thin lines look a little dry, but that's not the case, all three are wet writers.

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~ Skoff:

 

Your posts and photography above are an ongoing inspiration to me.

I've revisited this thread a number of times to enjoy the composition of your photos.

The lighting, focus and shooting angles enhance a pen and the nib which I'd originally disdained.

The ink and your calligraphy are a fine match.

That you ordered a BB nib brings a smile.

This thread and your posts are such a favorite that I must again express my appreciation.

The Velvet Red ink stands out so well when written with a BB nib.

Thank you!

Tom K.

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