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Stipula Etruria Ambrosia Fountain Pen

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While browsing Chatterly Pens, I stumbled across this pen and immediately

knew I wanted it. Coming with a Ti nib and a 1.1 18K Stub(Italic), I ordered.

 

So now that I have put the cart before the horse, does anyone have any

experience with this pen. I have done several searches but cannot seem

to find much info.

 

I am particularly interested in the 1.1 nib and whether it is a true Stub or

more of an Italic.

 

Thanks for any info you can provide.

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I have a number of Etrurias with this nib. Bryant calls it a stub, but it is rather crisp. I would say it's on the crisp side of cursive italic. I use it these pens for italic handwriting. They may be a bit too crisp for those who want to use them for American cursive.

 

In fact, in looking for the listing of the pen you bought, I discovered Bry is offering two more at a most attractive price. I bought one. So, thanks (I think)! We can compare experiences, when we each get our pens, if you like.

 

Happy writing!

 

David

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I have a number of Etrurias with this nib. Bryant calls it a stub, but it is rather crisp. I would say it's on the crisp side of cursive italic. I use it these pens for italic handwriting. They may be a bit too crisp for those who want to use them for American cursive.

 

In fact, in looking for the listing of the pen you bought, I discovered Bry is offering two more at a most attractive price. I bought one. So, thanks (I think)! We can compare experiences, when we each get our pens, if you like.

 

Happy writing!

 

David

David ...

We certainly should compare. I am also glad that it is more of an Italic. As for you buying one ... it makes me feel that my choice puts me in good company.

It also looks like all Three (3) are now gone!

 

Raymond

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David ...

We certainly should compare. I am also glad that it is more of an Italic. As for you buying one ... it makes me feel that my choice puts me in good company.

It also looks like all Three (3) are now gone!

 

Raymond

 

I do believe you deserve - at the least - a lapel button from Bryant that says "Senior Assistant Enabler." :lticaptd:

 

David

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Raymond,

 

My Eturea arrived today. I have inked it with Stipula Sepia. It writes as expected - a very crisp italic with excellent hairlines. Like my other Etrurias with italic nibs, it likes dry ink. It is a bit toothy, but just enough to give feedback, not enough to cause catching. The nib is marked "1.1," but with Stipula ink and Rhodia paper, it writes a line that is just about 0.8 mm wide. That's in the ideal range for my handwriting.

 

I'm very happy with this acquisition.

 

David

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Raymond,

 

My Eturea arrived today. I have inked it with Stipula Sepia. It writes as expected - a very crisp italic with excellent hairlines. Like my other Etrurias with italic nibs, it likes dry ink. It is a bit toothy, but just enough to give feedback, not enough to cause catching. The nib is marked "1.1," but with Stipula ink and Rhodia paper, it writes a line that is just about 0.8 mm wide. That's in the ideal range for my handwriting.

 

I'm very happy with this acquisition.

 

David

 

David ... thanks for the info ... mine will arrive on Monday ... I'll let you know!

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David ... thanks for the info ... mine will arrive on Monday ... I'll let you know!

 

Well it's here and I couldn't be happier!

Mine writes much more like a 1.1 so far.

Still lots of ink and paper to test.

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Well it's here and I couldn't be happier!

Mine writes much more like a 1.1 so far.

Still lots of ink and paper to test.

 

Congratulations to us both!

 

My Etruria's nib has smoothed out. I think this reflects the feed needing a day or two to saturate. It's close to my idea of a perfect writer.

 

I wonder if the person who bought the 3rd of Bryant's Etruria Ambrosia is an active member of FPN.

 

David

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