What are the different types of nibs?

How many types of nibs are there?

Types of nib

Although the most common nibs end in a round point of various sizes (extra fine, fine, medium, broad), various other nib shapes are available. Examples of this are oblique, reverse oblique, stub, italic and 360-degree nibs.

What are the different nibs for?

Common fountain pen nib tip sizes include extra fine(EF), fine(F), medium(M), and broad(B). Other sizes include stub(S), italic(I), music(M) and zoom(Z). Narrower nibs tend to be scratchier than broader nibs. Narrower nibs have a sharper tip that lays down less ink and can drag on the paper.

What kind of nib should I get?

As a rule of thumb, most are usually between a 0.30mm and a 0.45mm line, with the Eastern (Japanese) nibs being on the finer end and the Western (Italian, & German) nibs being on the thicker end. Going with a fine point is still better suited for smaller, more deliberate handwriting styles.

What are the types of fountain pen nibs?

How to Choose a Fountain Pen Nib

Should I get a fine or medium nib?

Fine is especially suitable for people with small handwriting. Medium (M) is the most popular nib width. Although this does vary this is usually around 0.6mm in width. This is also the standard nib width on most brands.

Are stub nibs smooth?

Stub nibs are recommended if you want to add a little pizazz to your everyday writing while keeping that smooth, round nib feel. Stubs can easily be ground as narrow as 0.5mm in width.

What is an EF nib?

EF (extra-fine). A nib that will give a line width of around 0.4mm. Suitable for those with very small writing. F (fine). A nib that will give a line width of around 0.6mm.

What are the best nibs for calligraphy?

What is the difference between fine nib and medium nib?

Fine (F) has a thin writing line. This size of the width is approximately 0.2mm finer than the medium nib width of the same brand. Fine is especially suitable for people with small handwriting. Medium (M) is the most popular nib width.

Which fountain pen is best for writing?

Are nibs universal?

Different Types of Nibs

Standard Nib: it's the universal one. If you're using the nib that came with your tablet, this is the one you're using.

What is an OBB nib?

The OBB is an oblique double broad, meaning the tip of the nib is cut at a slight angle.

What is an oblique nib?

What in the world is an oblique? Obliques are interesting nibs, and we give an overview of them in our FP101 Nib Sizes and Grinds. Essentially, it's like a conventional round nib that's ground flat at an angle. Why would you want this? It's really for people who rotate the pen in their hand as they write.

What is Conklin OmniFlex nib?

In early 2018, the OmniFlex nib was first introduced on brands like Conklin and Monteverde. This is a stainless steel #6 size nib with a distinct shape and design to allow for increased softness, flexibility in the tines, and variation in line width based on your writing pressure.

What is the difference between stub and italic nib?

They're quite similar to stub nibs with a subtle difference. Stub nibs have rounded corners to provide a smoother writing experience. Italic nibs have sharper edges to accentuate line variation, even with smaller tip sizes. Italic nibs tend to have a smaller sweet spot and exhibit more feedback.

What is a cursive nib?

A cursive italic point is similar to a stub except sharper, giving more line-width variation between the vertical and horizontal strokes. It is also more position sensitive, however; the sharper and narrower the point, the less smooth it will feel on paper.

How do I choose a fountain pen nib?

The size of the nib should be an important factor when choosing a fountain pen nib. The wider the tip of the nib the wider the line the pen will create. Nibs vary from extra fine to broad and stub nibs. Wider nibs allow for more line variation when writing.

What size nib is best for writing?

Extra Fine Point (Size 0):

This is the best size for writers who prefer to write small and neat. Due to the smaller size, the ink flows at a slower pace and so writing is sometimes stickier and not as smooth. However, the ink will dry much quicker because of the slower release.