A Flex Pen For Drawing, And An Ink To Go With?

[SoulSamurai]

Im very happy with my Osprey pen. Its affordable and used the Zebra G bib as well. Ive used several brands that use this nib, but all of them seem to have flow issues. The feed is good on this pen and isnt as temperamental with inks like other brands. I highly recommend you check them out. The have an Instagram page (how I first found them). Osprey pens. Its worth it to at least check them out.

Interesting, I hadn't heard of this pen, I might have to grab one. Thanks for the heads-up!

[Jonr1971]

Hi Taylor! Happy New Year! Just seen this thread and I'd like to recommend the Osprey Pens range. They do (a) a specially manufactured feed, section and converter which are designed to be used with the Zebra G nib, for about $18 (and you need to buy a pen for about another $30) and ( their own in house manufactured stainless steel flex nib which uises the same feed, section and converter as the Zebra G.

 

Osprey recommend using Noodlers ink (for maximum flow, minimise railroading) and they also have a superb CSR programme where they support schools with fountain pens, for every sale they make.

 

Hope that's useful info!

 

Jon

[sandy wp]

@Taylor, Thanks for asking this question.

I think I am where you were when you asked this question wrt what I want a FP to be for me.
As a newbie, it's easy to ask why a FP can't deliver all those things.
I hope the last two years have brought you some answers.

If yes, could you share your findings/experiments with me/us?

 

Merci!

[sidthecat]

You can find flexible nibs on eBay, especially if your goal is to stick them in other pens. It's mainly down to knowing a bit more than the seller, and pestering them with questions about the thumbnail test (press the nib LIGHTLY against your thumbnail and see if the tines spread). Warranted nibs are not to be despised: they can be quite flexy. Look for broken, discolored or capless pens with interesting nibs and bargains can be had.
When the pestilence abates, there's garage sales and flea markets, depending on how much energy you feel like putting into this nonsense.