Homo Sapiens Dream Nib - What's Is It Like?

[dnb]

I've read interesting things that sound great. However, I'm afraid it might be too soft for me. I have a medium to light pressure, but not light enough to enjoy a flex nib but do like spring.

Can anyone one assist?

Thanks.

[greencobra]

Me...I would hardly call it a flex nib. It has some give, it's not a nail either. My touch is med to heavy, I'm having no problems, but I didn't buy the pen expecting a flex nib. My nib is the 1.3 stub and if I want, it can lay down some serious line variation. But I use it just to write, nothing fancy. It's also set up on the dry side, my preference, and I like feeling the paper under the nib. There's been a lot of discussion about these pens and once you get it exactly the way you want it, and this is hard to explain, it writes like no other pen I've used. I don't want to put it down.

[bassplayrr]

Springy is the best description I think I've heard. The nib has a nice spring or bounce to it that allows for some line variation (though my writing style doesn't really take advantage of this)and allows for some feedback without feeling as stiff as a nail.

 

I don't have experience with a great breadth of nibs, but it's my favorite of those I've tried thus far.

[fabrimedeiros]

dnb,

 

I have a HS 1.3mm stub and can´t notice any "springiness". It produces line variation, sure, cause it's a stub, but not for the springy nib. I tried a HS fine and it seems more like a springy nib. In my opinion, HS nib has a bit less flexibility than a Pelikan M1000, if you have tried one.

 

As you like a tad of spring, I think you will love the Homo Sapiens nib.

Edited May 10, 2011 by fabrimedeiros

[JefferyS]

Neither of mine seem flexible or springy, but they aren't stiff as a nail either. Both write very smoothly.

[RMN]

It is not a flex nib. Do not try to use it as such or you'll have a sprung nib.

Richard Binder stated before he has already serviced several sprung dream nibs.

 

 

D.ick

[professionaldilettante]

Yep. Not a flex, or even semi flex nib. It's smooth, and very wet, with a slight amount of give to it, sort of like some gold nibs. However, it's very wet, and if you're not using the best paper, prepare for bleed through and feathering.

[sidewinderwcc]

Yep. Not a flex, or even semi flex nib. It's smooth, and very wet, with a slight amount of give to it, sort of like some gold nibs. However, it's very wet, and if you're not using the best paper, prepare for bleed through and feathering.

 

Right on the money! But, there is nothing like it, with my broad, I barely have to touch the paper to produce a thick wet line, which I love. I am an aspiring author (who isnt these days ) and will often right up to thirty pages a day. With my homo sapiens, I get no cramps or fatigue, I can just focus on the task at hand.

[piscator]

I will not add to the descriptions already posted here. I will just say it has become my daily writer. I love it!!!

[xuan87]

i will label it more on the nail side than on the soft side; i've several gold nibs that are springier than this.

 

On the other side, the HS nib is pretty wet on its own with the slighest pressure, so i see no need to even apply moderate pressure to write. just don't expect any line variation.

[Ghost Plane]

Yep. Not a flex, or even semi flex nib. It's smooth, and very wet, with a slight amount of give to it, sort of like some gold nibs. However, it's very wet, and if you're not using the best paper, prepare for bleed through and feathering.

 

Right on the money! But, there is nothing like it, with my broad, I barely have to touch the paper to produce a thick wet line, which I love. I am an aspiring author (who isnt these days ) and will often right up to thirty pages a day. With my homo sapiens, I get no cramps or fatigue, I can just focus on the task at hand.

Now you know why I have so many Visconti - very restful to churn out page after page. Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Quo Vadis - good paper lets me fly. Try the BB some time. They're like ice cubes on the hood of a hot car!

[Basset]

What's the best price for a Sapiens with a 1.3 nib? Love the feel of the barrel/cap material.

[redshifteffect]

What's the best price for a Sapiens with a 1.3 nib? Love the feel of the barrel/cap material.

 

 

You can find some on ebay for <$400 -however I'd go with Bryant at Pentime - He's great to deal with and though not the cheapest if you do experience the imfamous Visconti Q/C issues he'll sort them out for you.

Edited June 9, 2011 by redshifteffect

[Scriver]

What's the best price for a Sapiens with a 1.3 nib? Love the feel of the barrel/cap material.

 

 

You can find some on ebay for <$400 -however I'd go with Bryant at Pentime - He's great to deal with and though not the cheapest if you do experience the imfamous Visconti Q/C issues he'll sort them out for you.

 

+1 on dealing with Bryant. I got my Visconti Cosmopolitan from him that had issues with the nib, and he promptly arranged to have it adjusted at Mike-it-work. Two weeks later, the pen was in my hand and writing like a dream. Given that a large part of the reason to purchase an expensive fountain pen like the Homo Sapien is the improved writing experience, it is worth buying it from someone (whether Bryant or a good B&M store) that you can be sure will stand behind the product.