What Are The Best Dip Pens From Amazon.com

[theexpanciluser]

I want to try serous flex, so I want a dip pen. http://www.amazon.com/Manuscript-Leonardt-Dip-Pen-Nibs/dp/B000VVLFQ6/ref=sr_1_24?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1364750371&sr=1-24&keywords=dip+pen i found this: Models-MG118-Feather-Pen/dp/B0041RZBRU/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1364752694&sr=1-1&keywords=feather+quill+pen and more, but the second one has some bad reviews, please tell me which one do you think, I AM NOT saying only these two, they are only examples. There are a lot from the first but they have calligraphy nibs, which I don't need.

[FarmBoy]

If I were joining the dip pen movement I would contact jbb via PM.

[theexpanciluser]

If I were joining the dip pen movement I would contact jbb via PM.

and who is jbb.

[ever onward]

jbb is an FPN member who uses dip pens for her everyday writing. You can find her(right?) by going to the Members forum and searching or browsing for "jbb."She will definitely be able to give you tips on what to buy and where to get it.

 

But basically for flex writing with a dip pen, you want flexible "pointed pen" nibs--that is, not "broad-edge" nibs. Pointed pen nibs range from firm with no flex to very flexible. Just off of the top of my head--and I know of only a handful of flexible nibs, so this will just barely scratch the surface--you can try a Hiro 111EF, Nikko G (though these are stiffer than some), Brause Rose, Leonardt Principal EF, or Gillot 303 nibs. (Some of these nibs require smaller holders than others.) In the flexible nib world, there's a trade-off between flexibility and, er, catch-ability--meaning how likely the nib is to catch your paper on upstrokes. You need to find nibs that give you a comfortable balance between the two.

 

Since jbb writes with pointed nibs daily, I'm sure she can give you a definitive and focused list. In the meantime, you could also check out the site where I buy most of my calligraphy supplies: johnnealbooks.com. If you choose 'Calligraphy & Illumination' Tools & Materials from the menu on the left and then choose 'Pointed Nibs,' you'll get a list of pointed nibs with descriptions.

 

Good luck!

 

best wishes,

eo