What do different nibs do?

Most popular dip nibs fall into two categories: broad point and pointed. The name refers to the tip of the nib. Nibs with broad tips are used for lettering with thick lines and drawing swaths. Nibs with pointed tips are used to draw thinner lines and thin line with varying thickness.

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.

Which nib is better medium or fine?

Medium Point:

The greater flow of ink produces a writing experience that is less scratchy than fine point nibs. Because the ink flows more readily, there may be some bleeding through cheaper paper. It's best to use medium point nibs on a nicer quality paper.

What do numbers on nibs mean?

Look on top of many older nibs and you will find at the bottom of the imprint a number. This number was used to denote the size of the nib, not the thickness of the writing tip.

What is a 585 nib?

So anytime you see a nib that says 585, it is 585/1000 gold, or 14kt. Globus Nib. 18kt gold is the minimum gold content required to be called solid gold in France and is 18 of 24 parts pure gold or 75% or 750/1000.

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What are the different types of nibs?

What is the best nib for beginners?

What are the different nibs for fountain pens?

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 is a zoom nib?

The Zoom nib is something like a standard extra-broad tip, but that is where the comparison ends. The Zoom has a triangular-shaped writing surface with the point of the triangle at the tip.

What does bent nib do?

For those of you that are not familiar with a bent nib (also called Fude nib) it has three main uses. The main use is to write Chinese or similar characters, second is for calligraphy, and the third is a very smooth broad writing pen.

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.

How do I choose a dip 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 is the finest tip ballpoint pen?

The tip of a pen determines the viscosity of the ink on paper. Smaller pen tips, or fine tips, are used for more detailed, intricate writing while medium-sized pens are better for everyday use. A good size for a ballpoint pen is between 0.7 millimeters (fine) and 1 millimeter (medium).

Why do people like broad nibs?

Smoothness! There's an undeniable attractiveness to a fat blob of tipping gliding over the page on a wave of ink. Broad nibs, like the tyres on a monster truck, give a smoother ride over the page grain. If you're annoyed by scratchy fine nibs, give a broad nib a chance.

Which fountain pen writes the smoothest?

The Lamy Safari Fountain Pen is one of the most popular fountain pens on the market. Fountain pens are regarded as the smoothest writing pen, and the Lamy Safari is no exception.

Which fountain pens use #6 nibs?

Do all nibs fit all fountain pens?

Many fountain pen nib units are manufacturer specific and cannot be interchanged with other manufacturers fountain pens. However, there are some nib manufacturers whose nibs are interchangeable with different makes of fountain pens.

What is a 8 nib?

Size 8 nibs are our largest size measuring 10.0mm wide. Each nib is engraved with the Onoto name, an exclusive Onoto pattern, and the nib size 8. The latest nibs also have the width (M or B) engraved next to this figure.

How much gold is in a pen nib?

How much is a 14K gold nib worth? The bullion value of 14K gold fountain pen nibs is around $20 based on the current gold price. Gold dealers will offer $13 (60-70%) for the gold in the nib (0.4 grams on average). Fountain pen restorers might offer double or more for it, especially if it's in good shape.