What Company Makes The Best Writing Fine And Extra Fine Nib Pens?

[Subaru]

As of now, I have 2 fine nib pens, one is a Montegrappa, the other is a $55 Conklin. The Montegrappa writes smoothly and effortlessly, but the Conklin is just awful. Just out of curiosity, what pen manufacturers do you believe make the best writing fountain pens in fine and extra-fine nibs?

 

 

Also, I would say that most of you have far more knowledge about pens than I do, I am just learning. So, I have one more question. Does writing paper have in impact on fountain pens? I do a lot of writing in a Top Flight "5 Subject" college rule spiral notebook. Could my Conklin just be more sensitive to this paper?

 

 

Thank you for any answers.

Edited December 8, 2017 by Subaru

[OCArt]

Fine nibs do tend to be less smooth than broad ones and paper does affect the writing experience.

 

Poor writing pens might also suffer from poor nib alignment-- I'd check that first. You'll need a decent 10X loupe to really check and there are several Youtube videos on how to do it, here is one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YRnN99412o

 

Then see his next video on smoothing a nib https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gVxmrqwukI

 

You might want to practice on some inexpensive Chinese pens first, but these skills will be invaluable to your fountain pen enjoyment.

[katerchen]

but the Conklin is just awful. Just out of curiosity, what pen manufacturers do you believe make the best writing fountain pens in fine and extra-fine nibs?

 

 

Pilot. Their Soft Fine nibs are dreamy.

 

Sorry to hear about your Conklin ... I for one would not spend any money on any brand that Yafa absorbed.

[UDog]

 

Pilot. Their Soft Fine nibs are dreamy.

 

Sorry to hear about your Conklin ... I for one would not spend any money on any brand that Yafa absorbed.

+1 Dreamy indeed.