How Do I Know If I Am Buying A Pen With A "splitting Tip" Or Regular Tip?

[w1res]

Hi everyone,

 

I saw a video on youtube where a person was writing with a fountain pen where the tip would split apart and become wider or narrower depending on how hard he was pushing. He used this to draw reall fancy caligraphy.

 

Also, about a year ago I bought my dad a nice fountain pen, but the tip didn't split apart like that, and for the most part it worked like a normal pen.

 

When I'm looking to buy a pen, how do I know which one is which? What is the nomenclature?

 

Thanks!

 

-edit- here is a

Edited October 7, 2012 by w1res

[ddustinn]

That's called a flex nib. There are extensive topics on it here and folks who know much more than I do.

[Freddy]

"I saw a video on youtube where a person was writing with a fountain pen where the tip would split apart and become wider or narrower depending on how hard he was pushing. He used this to draw reall fancy caligraphy."

 

Please provide a link to YouTube Video..

 

Thank you..

 

Fred

When in trouble, delegate. ~ Robert Wagner, Jr. ~

Edited October 7, 2012 by Freddy

[w1res]

That's called a flex nib. There are extensive topics on it here and folks who know much more than I do.

 

Here it is:

 

Is a flex nib the same as a caligraphy nib?

Edited October 7, 2012 by w1res

[Freddy]

That's called a flex nib. There are extensive topics on it here and folks who know much more than I do.

 

Here it is:

 

Is a flex nib the same as a caligraphy nib?

 

 

Thank you..the person in video is using a flexible Dip Pen and doing calligraphy..

Here is a link that will explain what flexible is all about..David Nishimuras

excellent site....

http://www.vintagepens.com/FAQbasics/flex_nibs.shtml

 

Fred

[tmcneil82]

That is a "dip" nib in a holder.

[w1res]

After reading some of this links and looking some more on the internet, it seems like the flixible nibs aren't really produced anymore? Also, most of the pens with flexibile nibs are mcuh more expensive than regular ones. Are flexible nib pens no popular anymore?

[dickydotcom]

After reading some of this links and looking some more on the internet, it seems like the flixible nibs aren't really produced anymore? Also, most of the pens with flexibile nibs are mcuh more expensive than regular ones. Are flexible nib pens no popular anymore?

If you look on the thread, "show us your pen" you'll see quite a few flexible pens used, including the one I bought yesterday at the London Pen Show for £15.

There were quite a few people asking for them. Generally the best seem to be vintage but I understand Noodlers make a couple, the Ahab and Konrad, but I can't speak for what they are like.

 

Dick D