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Best Handwriting Nib For Dip Pens...?


MiracleChild

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On 11/11/2019 at 2:51 PM, MiracleChild said:

Hello

 

I’ve been using dip pens for handwriting for a very long time now, but I’ve either used whatever nibs the pens came with, if antique, or just picked from whatever nibs came with it if it was a modern calligraphy pen set.

 

I need to get a new one, and I’m trying to think a bit more systematically about nib selection. I handwrite a lot (I hate typing) but my handwriting is rather poor and scribbly, which is one reason I’ve used dip pens for so long - because they force me to slow down a bit and take greater care. I’m certainly no calligrapher.

 

Does anyone have any recommendations for the best nib type for general-purpose handwriting with a dip pen? I need something with a reasonable flow rate and not prone to spatter when writing quickly.

Thanks - suggestions much appreciated :)

 

 

Esterbrook #314 Relief

Esterbrook #331 Probate

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