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Perdu · 17 June 2010, 11:10 AM

MB put a fine nib on my 149 when I requested a medium, but they are fixing that this week. Now I'm thinking (not too hard) that maybe fine may not such a bad choice on the cheap papers of today. On poor paper a fine may be a medium. What nib are you using on office depot and copier paper? I know it's personal choice but feel free to give me your thoughts on nibs.

Lion · 17 June 2010, 11:12 AM

I prefer using an extra fine nib in my fountain pens!!!

tkc324 · 17 June 2010, 12:09 PM

I prefer to use fine nib.

JBat · 17 June 2010, 12:18 PM

I like fines and mediums, but MB fines put down a pretty nice wet line. Have you tried the fine on your MB? You may find that you like it. That said, there is nothing like the smoothness and juicy lines of the broader nibs.

2careless · 17 June 2010, 12:57 PM

Fine is fine for me :-)

Lol-x · 17 June 2010, 05:57 PM

Using a fine nib to me feels like writing with the tip of a needle.
It's just too scratchy and it doesn't have the ink flow to give a smooth carriage of the nib across the paper.

I use a triple broad oblique nib. It makes a statement, is smooth as silk and if you practice you can write quite small too. It is plentiful with ink and it just flows so well.

So definitely get something thicker than a fine.

2careless · 17 June 2010, 07:28 PM

Steve you'll need a very thick A3 scratch pad for the OBBB.

Shangas · 17 June 2010, 11:36 PM

Have frequently been a fanatical fan of Fines for a frightfully long time...

MoonDogJerry · 18 June 2010, 12:10 AM

I currently use a medium that I ground and smoothed to more of a stub/italic. I am getting back to writing in italics (when time permits) which I use to long ago. Using Noodlers black it seems to run less.

Lion · 18 June 2010, 12:58 AM

I have two needle nib FP's coming from a dealer and can't wait to check them out!!!
I really like writing a smooth very small line...when writing.....

rolio · 18 June 2010, 08:55 AM

Depends on the pen. Typically, though, a fine pt. will do for most techincal jobs and journals. Also, try a Pelikan fp. rollerball--a great choice.

Bisquitlips · 18 June 2010, 10:36 AM

I would choose a medium and have it ground to a cursive italic if necessary. With the medium you would have enough "room" to do that.

Just had one of my 149's reground to the same and could not be happier!!!

Perdu · 18 June 2010, 10:37 AM

Funny, I was thinking the same thing.

Lion · 19 June 2010, 12:08 AM

Richard, a cursive italic sounds interesting.....

VetteBandit · 19 June 2010, 02:20 AM

I generally like F for note taking on pads, but also frequently use a medium. Either is a good choice, but for signatures I think at least a medium is needed....just my $0.02.

17 June 2010, 11:10 AM	#1
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Using a fine nib MB put a fine nib on my 149 when I requested a medium, but they are fixing that this week. Now I'm thinking (not too hard) that maybe fine may not such a bad choice on the cheap papers of today. On poor paper a fine may be a medium. What nib are you using on office depot and copier paper? I know it's personal choice but feel free to give me your thoughts on nibs. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

17 June 2010, 11:12 AM	#2
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I prefer using an extra fine nib in my fountain pens!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

17 June 2010, 05:57 PM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,649	Using a fine nib to me feels like writing with the tip of a needle. It's just too scratchy and it doesn't have the ink flow to give a smooth carriage of the nib across the paper. I use a triple broad oblique nib. It makes a statement, is smooth as silk and if you practice you can write quite small too. It is plentiful with ink and it just flows so well. So definitely get something thicker than a fine. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

18 June 2010, 12:10 AM	#9
MoonDogJerry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: Kansas City Watch: Tower, All Along Posts: 142	I currently use a medium that I ground and smoothed to more of a stub/italic. I am getting back to writing in italics (when time permits) which I use to long ago. Using Noodlers black it seems to run less. __________________ "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon

18 June 2010, 12:58 AM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I have two needle nib FP's coming from a dealer and can't wait to check them out!!! I really like writing a smooth very small line...when writing..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

17 June 2010, 12:09 PM	#3
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,718	I prefer to use fine nib.

17 June 2010, 12:18 PM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I like fines and mediums, but MB fines put down a pretty nice wet line. Have you tried the fine on your MB? You may find that you like it. That said, there is nothing like the smoothness and juicy lines of the broader nibs.

17 June 2010, 12:57 PM	#5
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Fine is fine for me :-)

17 June 2010, 07:28 PM	#7
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Steve you'll need a very thick A3 scratch pad for the OBBB.

17 June 2010, 11:36 PM	#8
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	Have frequently been a fanatical fan of Fines for a frightfully long time...

18 June 2010, 08:55 AM	#11
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Depends on the pen. Typically, though, a fine pt. will do for most techincal jobs and journals. Also, try a Pelikan fp. rollerball--a great choice.

18 June 2010, 10:36 AM	#12
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	I would choose a medium and have it ground to a cursive italic if necessary. With the medium you would have enough "room" to do that. Just had one of my 149's reground to the same and could not be happier!!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

18 June 2010, 10:37 AM	#13
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Funny, I was thinking the same thing. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

19 June 2010, 12:08 AM	#14
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Richard, a cursive italic sounds interesting..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

19 June 2010, 02:20 AM	#15
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	I generally like F for note taking on pads, but also frequently use a medium. Either is a good choice, but for signatures I think at least a medium is needed....just my $0.02. __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

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