Fountain Pens: the Nib Test

[John in Covina]

I am not sure if this came up earlier, so here is the scoop. A short article referenced to one of the Sunday Los Angeles Times Magazine in December 2006 had an article called "the Beauty of Writing" which had a singular stand out piece of information.

When trying a pen for nib smoothness there is one word that combines the different angles of use: Egypt. It is not said if it should be printed, but I suspect used in 'script' AKA 'cursive" will take the nib thru all the angles to see if it is at all scratchy and in need of tweeking.

Write like an Egyptian.

Best regards and happy writing!

 

[J.B.]

Thanks!

...When trying a pen for nib smoothness there is one word that combines the different angles of use: Egypt. It is not said if it should be printed, but I suspect used in 'script' AKA 'cursive" will take the nib thru all the angles to see if it is at all scratchy and in need of tweeking.

Write like an Egyptian...

Fascinating! This is actually a very good thing to know!

(Now if I can just remember it until I go fountain-pen shopping again?!)

 

[Feraud]

Thanks for the reminder John! I read the article and thought it was an interesting piece.

 

[moustache]

Interesting article for sure.I have a new Omas 360 that i might have nib work done on.Will have to try out a few things first.Hope to ink up tonight.

JD

 

[John in Covina]

Interesting article for sure.I have a new Omas 360 that i might have nib work done on.Will have to try out a few things first.Hope to ink up tonight. JD

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I haven't held one yet, is the triangular shape condusive to writing comfortably?