Cursive Handwriting Using An Italic Nib

[AnneHW]

An inexpensive way to determine whether you're interested in pursuing italic nibs further is to visit eBay and buy a Pilot 78G double broad (BB) pen. This is a 1.1 mm stub that will give you excellent line variation without a whole lot of effort, and for only about $25.

I've been spending time whining about my wrist hurting from my "death grip" and lost track of this great thread! I'm thinking ac12 is right about the nib width of 1.1 being the best size for everyday writing. And, I'm going to look for this Pilot 78G. I don't know if they're all so nice, but I have a Metropolitan with a medium nib and it's incredibly smooth for under $20. Someday, I'd love to get into more expensive fountain pens, but right now I'm new to them and still learning how to hold them comfortably!

[jmccarty3]

I found another source for 78Gs, Peyton Street Pens. The B & BB ones are on sale for $22. No financial interest, but I did order one.

 

See their blog post "Expressive Line Variation with the Pilot 78G" at https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/blogs/

Edited December 22, 2014 by jmccarty3

[AnneHW]

I found another source for 78Gs, Peyton Street Pens. The B & BB ones are on sale for $22. No financial interest, but I did order one.

 

See their blog post "Expressive Line Variation with the Pilot 78G" at https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/blogs/

So, which one did you order? The B looks about the same as my Safari, and I think it's perfect for everyday writing. I'm tempted to try the BB based on the photo. Thanks for sharing.

[jmccarty3]

I already had the BB, so I ordered the B. These 78Gs are nothing exciting to look at, but they certainly write well. I think you will like the BB.

[AnneHW]

I already had the BB, so I ordered the B. These 78Gs are nothing exciting to look at, but they certainly write well. I think you will like the BB.

There are some gorgeous pens out there, but for me, it's how they write. Thanks again!

[ac12]

The B nib on my Pilot 78G measures about 1.1mm.

I did not "measure" the Lamy 1.1 nib to see how close it comes to 1.1mm.

 

update: I measured the Lamy 1.1 nib at 0.044 inch = 1.12mm

So the Pilot B and the Lamy 1.1 nibs are essentially the same size.

 

I would guess the Pilot 78G BB nib is about 1.5mm.

I do not have a BB nib to measure.

Edited December 23, 2014 by ac12

[AnneHW]

I just got a Pilot Parallel with a 1.5 nib for Christmas. I know it's meant for calligraphy, but I'm looking forward to seeing if I can write with it!