The Singing Nib - Creation Or Evolution?

[zepp]

I thought it was a problem with my vintage Pelikan 14k, it stopped singing after a while though :[

[Nibbage]

Hello Bo Bo Olson. "The singing will pass." Once again, it seems there is a time limit to the sound of a Singing Nib. Thanks for sharing and integrating other information. Being inexperienced with a full hollowed straight edge razor, I think i will continue using my electric razor. It seems much safer. Rotary blades can Sing too.

Edited July 20, 2014 by Nibbage

[Nibbage]

Hello Izykramer. So do I. Thanks for posting.

[Nibbage]

Great post MusterMark. I would agree.

[SkylarKnight]

I just found out about these nibs thanks to your thread. I haven't had a chance to see pens with such nibs, and even though I searched all over youtube, no videos of such are present. Perhaps someone would be so kind and make a video and demonstrate those nibs? I am really fascinated by them.

[Nibbage]

Well stated Ernst Bitterman. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. This is the first post that addressed my question, regarding marketing of the Singing Nib. With each use, It seems that nibs are in a constant state of change. Within weeks of use, the Faber-Castell e-motion Pure Black went from a Silent Nib to a Singing Nib. As others have stated, their Singing Nibs lost volume or stopped completely. If a Singing Nib has a limited life of sound, then it becomes less unique and more of a fleeting amusement or novelty.

Edited July 20, 2014 by Nibbage

[Nibbage]

Hello SkylarKnight. I am glad to hear that. You are most welcome. Thank you for joining the topic. I agree, a video would be nice.

Edited July 20, 2014 by Nibbage

[Nibbage]

As one can see, by Rank and Posts, I am not a Fountain Pen veteran. But I believe I share a common passion for Fountain Pens and their design, with members of The Fountain Pen Network. I want to take this time to thank everyone for his/her contribution to this topic and those who have yet to post.

Edited July 20, 2014 by Nibbage

[Nibbage]

Hello 79spitfire. I think so. Are you sure that is not Baystate Blue?

Edited July 20, 2014 by Nibbage

[Nibbage]

Hello zepp. Another Singing Nib gone silent. Thanks for that information.

[Nibbage]

I have yet to hear a rollerball or ballpoint "sing." Could it be a realization that Fountain Pen owners are truly passionate about their Fountain Pens. Is there a "Rollerball Pen Network" or "Ballpoint Pen Network?" The Fountain Pen - The King of Pens.

[KBeezie]

... Faber-Castell has an excellent Customer Service department. ...

That has not been my experience personally (had to go thru a retailer who shipped the order on their behalf to get anything done).

[Nibbage]

Sorry to hear that. With my Faber-Castell Ondoro, the finger rest split and the whole nib assembly was replaced. The finger rest is a fixed part of the assembly. When it happened the second time, i was offered another Ondoro or a full credit towards another pen. Faber-Castell customer service was very helpful and understanding. I would purchase another Ondoro, if the finger rest was modified or made of a more durable material. I really like that Fountain Pen. It is too easy to over-tighten the barrel, when trying to align the barrel sides with the nib, to fit the hand comfortably. The slight additional pressure, needed for the alignment, is not handled very well by the finger rest. The finger rest is an extremely thin resin sleeve that is crucial to the functionality of the Fountain Pen. I believe that is what attributed to the splitting of the finger rest, on both occasions. I don't remember the first two nibs being Singing Nibs. They both had more of a pencil sound. Both were very smooth writers.

Edited July 21, 2014 by Nibbage