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So let's say that I'm an ignorant fountain pen user and don't know what a "fine reverse oblique" nib is.... How would you explain it? Is it like a fude nib or something?

 

http://repairersbench.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/guide-to-nibs-basics-and-beyond.html

 

Part way down - Oblique Nibs. I was referring to the Right-footed oblique

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And someone has to speak up for them as has no voices.”


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yes I have a feeling the nib won't be that good, but I hope to be surprised.

 

I've actually been pleasantly surprised. I've got 8 PenBBS pens now and 7 came with excellent nibs. The 8th wrote but was too dry for my tastes, which is a relatively easy fix.

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I've actually been pleasantly surprised. I've got 8 PenBBS pens now and 7 came with excellent nibs. The 8th wrote but was too dry for my tastes, which is a relatively easy fix.

If you have some time on your hands to take a picture of them, I'd love to let my eyes feast on those acrylics.. ;)

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Alrighty

 

These are all my PenBBS pens, I have one more in the mail

 

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You are going to have to get a 267. Of my three PenBBSs, it is my favourite for extended periods of writing.

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Alrighty

 

These are all my PenBBS pens, I have one more in the mail

 

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Very nice! What are the two on the right called?
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That is a lovely collection!

 

I am waiting for a clear 308 and that light blue/white 309 that's 5th to the right in that picture. Can't wait.

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Very nice! What are the two on the right called?

 

That's the 323. The blue swirly one was supposed to have a lot more purple in the material, but I actually like it better as it is.

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That's the 323. The blue swirly one was supposed to have a lot more purple in the material, but I actually like it better as it is.

 

Thanks, I've been interested trying a pen with that body shape, I might have to pick one up.

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Do you think would be new stock of the first colors again?

 

I can't speak for all the colours, but when I asked the Etsy seller regarding the colour third from the left - berries, or meimei - she said it will be back in stock in a few months. I'm guessing that these pens aren't limited editions or anything, but rather produced in really small batches.

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At least a few of the colour combinations seem to be coming back, though at higher prices than the first runs (not surprising)

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