New To Nibs

[Bananabender]

I have renewed my interest in fountain pens and in servicing some of those I have realise I cannot tell the difference between an oblique and a medium. I would appreciate if from these photos someone could advise what I have for these.

thanks

MB 12 .to get continuous flow accent needs to be on left of nib.

 

Parker 61 goes first time every time

MB320 Classic goes first time always (ef?)

CS36. Noisy /scratchy sometimes

 

 

 

[silverlifter]

Obliques are cut at a angle: none of those nibs look to have a foot.

 

See these images from Mark Bacas' website:

 

[Bananabender]

Many thanks silverlifter. Out with the loupe for a closer look in comparison to grinds attachment

[silverlifter]

The MB12 looks to be a and it should be super smooth. While you have the loupe out, check the alignment of the tines, that would account for needing to roll the nib.

 

Obliques, for what it is worth, are not just for people that do tend to roll their pens (although that grind will undoubtedly help), they also give some line variation if used normally. I had an MB146 that was fantastic like that, but broader nibs just don't suit my hand, so my only oblique now is a Lamy 27

Edited October 31, 2020 by silverlifter

[Bananabender]

The MB12 is as you say super smooth and my favourite. Not being an expert.
Here are two pics under loupe.

[OCArt]

Matt from the Pen Habit did a very useful series of three videos on tuning/adjusting nibs. This is part two:

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[silverlifter]

The top pic does look like a left foot oblique.

 

Look straight on and make sure the tines are perfectly level.