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When I first asked this simple question I did not think I would be entertained by your hilarious stories.

 

Thank you for the chuckle!

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We are a jovial bunch and aim to please.

Glad you enjoyed the responses. laugh.png

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I started out with medium nibs, but have been gradially leaning towards F, plus stubs 😂

But I'm still exploring, and just bought a TWSBI eco with a B nib. I like tge variety, and some inks look better with a broader nib 😊❤️ (and some better with finer nibs, too)

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Favorite nib size? What day is it?

 

I have done that on a few occasions.

The best I ever managed was an EF on Mon, F on Tue, M on Wed, B on Thu, BB on Fri, O3B on Sat and Stub on Sun. biggrin.png

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Favorite nib size? What day is it?

OMG I didn't understand this at first (hence the silence lol), but once 1nkulus had explained it, and now I do, this is hilarious!

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OMG I didn't understand this at first (hence the silence lol), but once 1nkulus had explained it, and now I do, this is hilarious!

 

HTH, it is good fun. biggrin.png

 

Another one is 'Broad' week with B on Mon, BB on Tue, O3B Wed, IB on Thu, B again on Fri, BB on Sat and O3B on Sun.

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Love Extra Fine nibs. I write small and in cursive, so a thin line is what I look for.

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I like nibs that show line variation, so italic and stub nibs are my favorites. I have all three Lamy italic nibs, and have come to liking the 1.1mm overall.

 

I have four Visconti pens with 1.3mm stub nibs, which is a size I would like to see more of.

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I have done that on a few occasions.

The best I ever managed was an EF on Mon, F on Tue, M on Wed, B on Thu, BB on Fri, O3B on Sat and Stub on Sun. biggrin.png

 

Actually I do not understand it , even after the clarification, lol.

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Actually I do not understand it , even after the clarification, lol.

 

You use a different nib width each day of the week.

 

Why do it?

Well two reasons, most important is because you can and secondly for a bit of fun. biggrin.png

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You use a different nib width each day of the week.

 

Why do it?

Well two reasons, most important is because you can and secondly for a bit of fun. biggrin.png

 

 

Oh, I thought there is a hidden meaning or a hidden joke or play on words somewhere. Alrighty then ;)

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Oh, I thought there is a hidden meaning or a hidden joke or play on words somewhere. Alrighty then wink.png

 

Nope, no hidden messages. Just a simple exercise for the week. smile.png

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I have all three Lamy italic nibs, and have come to liking the 1.1mm overall.

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With my tiny handwriting, its "Fine or Bust" most of the time. Though I do use the medium calligraphy nib out of a Pilot Plumix when I feel fancy. Though not in the Plumix itself because the section/grip makes my hand cramp up pretty quickly.

 

Fine Nibs Forever!

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