Are These Solid 18K Gold

[Mendesj]

Anyone know anything about these nibs.

Are they solid gold.

How do they write

[SpecTP]

yes, it's gold and not plated and still writes like a nail.

[Mendesj]

Would you not recommend this nib. The pen I have the opportunity to buy has a broad nib.

Any info appretiated

[SpecTP]

It's a perfectly fine nib.. I don't have enough information on what your expectation is with this nib/pen to render any additional commentary.

[1nkulus]

You might want to try it to ensure it meets your expectation/style prior to spending that sort of money.

The feel of the pen is personal/subjective and as mentioned earlier, it is a a nail. The nib is solid 18K.

Edited June 24, 2019 by 1nkulus

[jslallar]

Thbe Gold nibs are GOOD

 

but the steel nibs are not bad either

 

personal preferences ---- the steel B nibs are balls whreas the gold nibs tend to be stubbish, ( I find the same diff in the M nibs but less pronounced)

 

they are all hard as nails

Edited June 25, 2019 by jslallar

[Honeybadgers]

I'd say my 18k townsend is not a nail. It's quite firm, but not a nail, and can absolutely squeak out some line variation.

 

And my spire (also 18k) can squeeze out some fair line variation too. It's also firm but not quite a nail.

 

And my 18k peerless nib is bouncy and absolutely magical. But it's made by sailor so obviously doesn't count.

[thx1138]

My 18k broad nib in my century writes like a dream, a good dream that is. I wouldn't call it a nail, it does have some softness to it.

[Aysedasi]

Just so that the Mendesj isn't at all misled, not everyone hates nails. I personally dislike nibs that flex. My two Townsend nibs (one steel and one gold) write beautifully.

[langere]

Yes, Cross nibs write beautifully. Period.

 

Erick