MuddyWaters Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Anyone have a notion of how wide the kanwrite nibs are? I am debating fine vs flex vs medium. Link to a post about ergonomics I made: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/343593-which-indian-fountain-pen-would-you-write-a-novel-with/?p=4179072 Link to post Share on other sites
DouginMS Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Form submitted.Model 5S26 Doug________________________Dad's 1946 DuofoldMy 1964 45Parker Place VendomeParker Sonnet"Special" Hand turned Buffalo Horn FPand looking Link to post Share on other sites
DouginMS Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Form submitted, money sent Now to find the write (sic) ink for chocolate pen Doug________________________Dad's 1946 DuofoldMy 1964 45Parker Place VendomeParker Sonnet"Special" Hand turned Buffalo Horn FPand looking Link to post Share on other sites
bmillicent Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Form submitted for Regular Bamboo S28 Grass Green ED #6 Mono Flex Polished KEEP CALM AND BOOGIE ON! SILENCE IS GOLDEN, BUT DUCT TAPE IS SILVER. Link to post Share on other sites
Ted A Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Model 4, Bock 1.1, S27 To hold a pen is to be at war. - Voltaire Link to post Share on other sites
Purplecate Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Respected Drscholl Sir, I'm attaching the Matte finish pens in these colours for your reference. Regards,Kandan.M.PRanga Pen Company Dear Mr Kandan I've been admiring these for a while and the matte finish is intriguing. May I ask please about the golden brown colour? In some photos it looks closer to gold/yellow (which I like) and others closer to brown (tan - which I'm less keen on) - could you let me know which you think it's closer to please? thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Taverius Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Form submitted. It was quite hard choosing the finish Link to post Share on other sites
mpkandan Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 Dear Mr Kandan I've been admiring these for a while and the matte finish is intriguing. May I ask please about the golden brown colour? In some photos it looks closer to gold/yellow (which I like) and others closer to brown (tan - which I'm less keen on) - could you let me know which you think it's closer to please? thanks Dear Purplecate Sir, It is not Tan definitely Regards,Kandan.M.PRanga Pen Company Link to post Share on other sites
sansenri Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) Anyone have a notion of how wide the kanwrite nibs are? I am debating fine vs flex vs medium. my only experience is with the Kanwrite flex and it's not bad.Flex is a big word, but this is not even semi-flex (as BoBo would call it) its a moderate spring.The nib was slightly scratchy for me, so I gave it some micromesh. But that's just me, my nibs need to be smooth, I seem to remember you saying you like some feedback, and you are looking for fine line, so it might work for you.In terms of nib size the Kanwrite flex nib is a F.Compared to my Omas EF it's slightly wider but just a bit, I would say it's a real F.If I were you I would only go for the medium if you are looking for a wider line. But since I'm me if I had to choose again I would probably go for the M, but because I am not really too fond of F nibs, I tried this because I was curious about the flex, given there is not much in there, I might as well have chosen an M which I prefer in terms of line width. hope it helps... Edited March 8, 2019 by sansenri Link to post Share on other sites
bmillicent Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Payment submitted - PayPal confirmed KEEP CALM AND BOOGIE ON! SILENCE IS GOLDEN, BUT DUCT TAPE IS SILVER. Link to post Share on other sites
arellano81366 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Form filled any payment made!model 3, chrome clip,s30, ed, Steel #6- Chrome Mono Tone - Fine, matte Javier Link to post Share on other sites
MuddyWaters Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 my only experience is with the Kanwrite flex and it's not bad.Flex is a big word, but this is not even semi-flex (as BoBo would call it) its a moderate spring.The nib was slightly scratchy for me, so I gave it some micromesh. But that's just me, my nibs need to be smooth, I seem to remember you saying you like some feedback, and you are looking for fine line, so it might work for you.In terms of nib size the Kanwrite flex nib is a F.Compared to my Omas EF it's slightly wider but just a bit, I would say it's a real F.If I were you I would only go for the medium if you are looking for a wider line. But since I'm me if I had to choose again I would probably go for the M, but because I am not really too fond of F nibs, I tried this because I was curious about the flex, given there is not much in there, I might as well have chosen an M which I prefer in terms of line width. hope it helps...Actually this does help, I would probably go with a kanwrite fine or medium as I think flex is likelier more difficult nib to get right. Now the main thing to decide is whether that step down is a deal breaker or not. I'd like a big pen, that model 5 is beautiful, but it is not cheap. I don't like step downs in general. The question is if the thick barrel opens the proximal thumb and index separation too much, to the point that one must clamp down harder with the distal thumb, index and middle finger to compensate. Comfort is key! I'm a bit obsessed with ergonomics. Link to a post about ergonomics I made: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/343593-which-indian-fountain-pen-would-you-write-a-novel-with/?p=4179072 Link to post Share on other sites
Jamerelbe Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Actually this does help, I would probably go with a kanwrite fine or medium as I think flex is likelier more difficult nib to get right. Now the main thing to decide is whether that step down is a deal breaker or not. I'd like a big pen, that model 5 is beautiful, but it is not cheap. I don't like step downs in general. The question is if the thick barrel opens the proximal thumb and index separation too much, to the point that one must clamp down harder with the distal thumb, index and middle finger to compensate. Comfort is key! I'm a bit obsessed with ergonomics. On my Model 5, the distance between the 'lip' of the grip section (the flare before the nib) and the step up to the barrel is about 33mm (including the threads, which are smooth and relatively flat). For me, that's enough distance for the grip section to make little if any discernible difference: Hope that helps! Link to post Share on other sites
Purplecate Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Dear Purplecate Sir, It is not Tan definitely Regards,Kandan.M.PRanga Pen Company Dear Mr Kandan Many thanks, I'm struggling to choose between this and the teal.... more thinking is required. Link to post Share on other sites
mpkandan Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Dear All, Big Thanks for making it Mega success with 75 entries in no time. Nib Options are wider than ever for this group buy Regards,Kandan.M.PRanga Pen Company Link to post Share on other sites
MuddyWaters Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 On my Model 5, the distance between the 'lip' of the grip section (the flare before the nib) and the step up to the barrel is about 33mm (including the threads, which are smooth and relatively flat). For me, that's enough distance for the grip section to make little if any discernible difference: Hope that helps! Does the section taper a lot? Btw, is that a 1.1mm italic? Lovely handwriting with a subtle flair Link to a post about ergonomics I made: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/343593-which-indian-fountain-pen-would-you-write-a-novel-with/?p=4179072 Link to post Share on other sites
bmillicent Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Congratulations! Fingers crossed that I am near the front of the order queue KEEP CALM AND BOOGIE ON! SILENCE IS GOLDEN, BUT DUCT TAPE IS SILVER. Link to post Share on other sites
bugsydog55 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Ordered mine through the email notification Ranga sent me before the group buy was posted here. Link to post Share on other sites
Jamerelbe Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Does the section taper a lot? Btw, is that a 1.1mm italic? Lovely handwriting with a subtle flair The section has a moderate taper, but it's not extreme: from 14mm adjacent to the threads, down to 11.5mm at its narrowest point, just before the 'flare'.(The diameter of the threaded part is ~15.5mm, if that makes a difference!). My Model 5 isn't inked up at the moment (the writing in the photo was made by another pen) - but the nib on this one is a M JoWo nib ground to a fine stub (or cursive italic?) by fpnibs.com. Link to post Share on other sites
maryz Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Regular bamboo, S28, Jowo 1.5 gold monotone. Link to post Share on other sites
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