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I recently got a set of dip pens from Pendemonium so I could learn how to use them. They seem wonderful but I don't really know how to use them properly. How do I set them up and use them and how do I get the nibs into this holder?

 

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Nate

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It has a little metal piece at the end that is removable but it doesn't seem to serve a purpose. These seem to be wonderful nibs though.

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It has a little metal piece at the end that is removable but it doesn't seem to serve a purpose. These seem to be wonderful nibs though.

 

Um, that's wrong it holds the nib. I bought a similar set from pendemonium, the holder looks identical. That little metal piece may be removable, but put it back. Next take and either wash a nib, or pass the nib over fire, or, I have seen it suggested, let the nib sit in your moth for a few seconds. (That step is to remove any protective oil film on the nib. The nibs have a rounded back end and a pointed end. Insert the rounded back end between the metal piece and the wooden holder. (The nib is rounded and the round curve matches the curve of the holder and the metal provides the friction to hold it in place.) Dip nib in some ink and write.

 

Enjoy the nibs I have a few that are really flexible and very responsive.

 

 

Rick

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