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Jeen, I just noticed that Richard has examples of each nib. The line variation on the 0.6 is not noticeable enough to me, so I am going to go with the 0.8. I'll report back on my experience with examples. Take care, Amin.

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Yup. 0.6 is almost a fine stub. I have 0.8 and while the wider line width is wider than a Med, they work in the same sorts of writing situations.

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Thanks Kendall.  Did it take you much time to adjust to using the 0.8mm stub?  Was it one of Richard's?

Yes its a Binder 0.8mm on a Pel 200.

 

That depends on you Amin, more specifically, your handwriting. Mine prior to using a stub looked a lot like the sample above (albeit I worked hard to fashion it into an italic hand). Also, I had done some calligraphy in the past. So no, I was writing with it out of the chute.

 

The more compact your handwriting, the tougher it will be to adjust. The stub will force you to open up your handwriting.

 

I have seen some folks who use palmer cursive, and use stubs and seem to do OK, but I'm not one of them so I can't comment. Any one else have opinions?

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