Tas Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_pen_rambling_aurora_archivi_storici_012_nib.jpegAurora Archivi Storici 012 - no idea what size it is. Writes like a F-M. Link to post Share on other sites
pomperopero Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Sailor Ocean, music nib. My Instagram: @inaki.dema Link to post Share on other sites
Croma Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Parker 180 on a mesosiderite from Chile.Regards. Link to post Share on other sites
GMCustompens Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Nib Images are very Nice!!! love all images. NibsThe first and the most critical thing that you should consider when selecting a fountain pen is the metal writing tip of the pen known as the nib. More then anything else it’s the nib that determines how a fountain pen will write.Early fountain pen nibs were made from gold due to it’s flexibility and resistance to corrosion features. However, today most of the nibs are crafted with stainless steel or gold alloys for there great strength and durability. If a nib is made from pure gold, they are usually tipped with metal like iridium or some metal from the platinum family.The nib has a small slit at the center that helps bring ink down to the tip by the way of capillary action. Additionally, you will also find a tiny “breather hole” on top of the nib that will help bring air back into the reservoir to prevent vacuum formation. It farther acts as a stress-relieving point that prevents the nib from cracking due to the repeated flexing that occurs during its use.Nibs come in varying tip shapes, materials and sizes. There are three basic shapes of nibs which include round, stub, and italic. Round is the most common shape and provides a fairly uniform-looking line on the paper. Stub and italic shape nibs are typically used for calligraphy. Tip SizeThe tip size of a nib determines the width of the line it makes. It is the nib grade that designates the size of the tip. Nibs of fountain pen typically vary from extra fine, fine, medium, to even broad size.In total there five basic grades of nib which includes extra fine (XF), fine (F), medium (M), broad (, and double broad (BB). Among these nib grades, the most common nib grades are fine and extra fine nibs.In fact, Japanese fountain pens are typically said to have a size finer then it’s equivalent pen from a non-Japanese brand. Ideally, people with smaller handwriting should choose a fine or extra fine nib, while those with larger handwriting should go for a medium or broad sized nib. Tip ShapeNib tips of a fountain pen can either be round or shaped. Round shaped nib tips are quite similar to the regular ballpoint pen tips. They create the same line width in any direction just like any regular ballpoint pen.While shaped nib tips are either stub or italic which when used creates different line widths, depending on the direction of the stroke. The most common type of shaped nib used is the italic one which makes wide vertical strokes and a thin horizontal stroke.This type of nib is often used in calligraphy. Other then these shapes, ballpoint, oblique and calligraphy nibs are just a slight variation of the round and italic shapes. Link to post Share on other sites
SchaumburgSwan Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Hi, the #4 flex nib came with a late 1940s Mabie Todd Swan 1041. BestJens ..................................................................................................... https://www.flickr.com/photos/136145166@N02/albums Link to post Share on other sites
GlenV Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 John Holland dip pen Regards, Glen Link to post Share on other sites
Dip n Scratch Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I have just discovered this thread. The enormous image, the first in post #14 made me think I was looking at Starfleet's latest vessel or perhaps a blinged-up Empire Star Destroyer. Link to post Share on other sites
Intensity Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) Sailor MS / EF Older photo of Pelikan IB nib: Edited August 10, 2019 by Intensity “I admit it, I'm surprised that fountain pens are a hobby. ... it's a bit like stumbling into a fork convention - when you've used a fork all your life.” Link to post Share on other sites
Estycollector Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) Rare find on an Esterbrook Dollar. It is now attached to a '38 Dollar. I should add that it was unclogged using a mandolin e string. Edited December 29, 2019 by Estycollector "Respect science, respect nature, respect all people (s)," Link to post Share on other sites
WLSpec Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Diplomat Aero Factory on Rhodia 5x5 paper - EF nib Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew_L Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hello everybody! This is my work: 1. Zoom nib (Naginata-togi / Goccia) 2. Architect nib 3. Italic Crisp 4. UEF (Needlepoint) About fountain pens, inks and arts: http://lenskiy.orgor watch on social networksFacebook: @ArtDesignPenSTelegram: @ArtDesignPenSPinterest: ArtDesignPenSInstagram: @andrew.lensky Link to post Share on other sites
SchaumburgSwan Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hello everybody! This is my work: (...) 4. UEF (Needlepoint) https://images.vfl.ru/ii/1529402265/9cace377/22170507.jpg Hi Andrew, that one looks very good! :-)How wide is it's line on paper, 0.15mm I guess?I love my needlepoints... Best wishesJens ..................................................................................................... https://www.flickr.com/photos/136145166@N02/albums Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew_L Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Thanks. Width depends on ink and paper. This is my main drawing tool now. Montblanc Permanent Black and Watercolor paper have a line of 0.15mm by right side and 0.1mm by reverse, Platinum Carbon Black and office paper A+ have a line of 0.2-0.25mm. About fountain pens, inks and arts: http://lenskiy.orgor watch on social networksFacebook: @ArtDesignPenSTelegram: @ArtDesignPenSPinterest: ArtDesignPenSInstagram: @andrew.lensky Link to post Share on other sites
WLSpec Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hello everybody! This is my work: 1. Zoom nib (Naginata-togi / Goccia) https://images.vfl.ru/ii/1585313131/672ff2d8/30017131.jpg 2. Architect nib https://images.vfl.ru/ii/1565617848/345cecc2/27519313.jpg 3. Italic Crisp https://images.vfl.ru/ii/1579878726/337d00f4/29310612.jpg 4. UEF (Needlepoint) https://images.vfl.ru/ii/1529402265/9cace377/22170507.jpgWonderful! Link to post Share on other sites
SchaumburgSwan Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Thanks. Width depends on ink and paper. This is my main drawing tool now. Montblanc Permanent Black and Watercolor paper have a line of 0.15mm by right side and 0.1mm by reverse, Platinum Carbon Black and office paper A+ have a line of 0.2-0.25mm. Hi again, sounds very good. Thanks for the reply.Yes, paper, ink, wetness and fine adjustment of the nib are decisive to get best results.Mine like Clairefountaine paper and ESSRI or Diamine Registrar's iron gall ink best... Best wishes and gratulationsJens ..................................................................................................... https://www.flickr.com/photos/136145166@N02/albums Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew_L Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Thanks to all!So far I have tried not so many of ink. From the permanent ink I used only Montblanc Permanent Black, DeAtramentis Document Black, Platinum Carbon Black and Pelikan Fonut India - this is ones of the best in the opinion of many. The thinnest for me is Montblanc, but they dries on my Capless, the most liquid is Platinum Carbon(don't dry in Capless) - but I don't like a dot at the beginning of each stroke, DeAtramentis in the middle, but they are washed off a little with water (I'm often draw with water). But I really very liked and satisfyed this nib which I made only for drawing. I like writing more with a vintage flex nib or a crisp Italic, if it's a modern nib . About fountain pens, inks and arts: http://lenskiy.orgor watch on social networksFacebook: @ArtDesignPenSTelegram: @ArtDesignPenSPinterest: ArtDesignPenSInstagram: @andrew.lensky Link to post Share on other sites
Namo Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 amonjak.com free 70 pages graphic novel. Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites
mana Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Hmmm, thought that I had posted this but nope, well, here goes... Link to post Share on other sites
WLSpec Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Hmmm, thought that I had posted this but nope, well, here goes... Very nice. Link to post Share on other sites
WLSpec Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Carter Pearltex Pearl Ringtop - Semi Flex (F?) Leonardo Furore - Steel B Sailor 14k Zoom Link to post Share on other sites
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