Term · Nibs and how they write
Open Nib
An open nib is what most people think of when they envision a fountain pen nib. This is the classic nib design that has no wrap around, leaving the inkfeed beneath the pen exposed.
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From Drippy Musings
May 19, 2023 · How Do I Start Collecting Pens?
A Nib by Any Other Number…Is Still Confusing
Even for experienced professionals, it is really difficult to gauge a nib by its number. We get calls and e-mail with some regularity asking for a nib of a certain number. The trouble is, we often aren’t sure what the customer really wants. If the nib brand isn’t specified it can be a really challenging…
November 8, 2024 · Notes from the Work Bench
How Do I Polish a Pen? Celluloid Edition
EDITOR’S NOTE: Polishing a vintage pen can be a surprisingly dangerous exercise in vintage pen restoration. If you use the wrong method on the wrong material, you will ruin your pen. If you overdo it with the correct method and correct material, you will ruin your pen. We will not be held liable for any…
October 19, 2024 · Notes from the Work Bench
How Do I Restore A Parker Vacumatic
This is a new old stock Parker Vacumatic Maxima in the “Golden Pearl” design. Check out the barrel clarity! When it comes to vintage Parker pens, Parker Vacumatics are my favorite. I love their stunning art deco designs and over-complicated filling system. The pens have some quirks, too, but, I still love them. As the…