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The "right" nib size is a decision of both form and function. As an artist may select an array of brushes that suit a certain painting style, the writer has the same ability in the choice of their pen nib, exploring the types of fountain pen nibs. Fi
The size zero of fountain pen nib sizes, Extra-Fine tends to be a size that is best suited for those who write small and neatly. The tipping (usually an iridium ball) is so small and delicate that it may cause some writers to experience a scratchy fe
Generally, most fountain pens are usually available in fine or medium point. These points are common in most brands of pens. However, not all fine points (or other nibs) are made equal. There isn't any standard to say that they must produce at least
The default nib for most fountain pen models, the "medium" point size might be the only option in certain pen designs. It's the "middle of the road" - not too thick where smearing and bleedthrough might be a concern. It is also not prone to more feed
Now, we're dipping our toe into the deep end of the wet and wild. Most broad nibs lay down more ink and will keep up with quick, gestural handwriting. An ink's shading, sheen, and shimmer (if applicable) are more evident when using a broad (or larger
The defining characteristic of a stub nib, often considered the best nib for fountain pen enthusiasts seeking calligraphic flair, is its shape.. Instead of having a round ball of tipping material to create a monoline, the rectangular shape of the stu
TL;DR: most likely. Although Goldspot Pens offers over 10,000 items on the website, not all of them can be personalized. Certain materials are not engraveable. Over the years, we've developed techniques that our in-house engraving department employs
In the image above, you'll find the four most common engraving font styles we use for various occasions, including personalized pens for dad. While we do have an expansive font library (yes, including Comic Sans), not all fonts are suitable for engra
Flexible fountain pen nibs provide line variation in the tradition of steel-nibbed calligraphy dip pens. Add calligraphic flair to your handwriting using a variety of flex nib fountain pens. Flex nib fountain pens are great for people who want to tak
For the writing test, I inked each Narwhal fountain pen with Waterman Inspired blue and wrote on Rhodia 80gsm dot grid paper. Each nib was filled from the bottle and tested without any tuning or adjustment. In evaluating each nib, I focused on three
The pen is a deeply personal tool available in many shapes, sizes, materials, colors, and tip options to perfectly fit the writer. As there are pens to fit each hand, there are nibs to fit each writing style. While the Estie does use the common Jowo
Since we sell many pens made from handmade, multi-colored materials, we are often asked if we could select a pen that has a certain color pattern or a limited edition number. For example, our pen pals might ask:. "Could you select a pen that has more
Goldspot pens shows real-time availability of most of the 10,000+ pens, refills, and stationery items on the website. So, if an item shows a message of "In stock! Usually ships within 24 hours," we have it available in our New Jersey office and can s
Presentation matters, especially if you're gifting a fine writing instrument to a loved one. Most of our fine pens are packaged in a branded gift box with any applicable warranty, instruction guide, refills, or accessories that the manufacturer inclu
In your search for a cartridge/converter fountain pen, there are many options that may or may not include a converter with the pen's purchase. To keep the costs affordable to the end user, manufacturers might only include one ink cartridge with an af
If you're shopping for a new writing instrument, you'll want to use it "write" away!. Most of our pens either have an ink cartridge installed (like ballpoint or rollerball pens) or include at least one ink cartridge (fountain pens) to start. However,
Although our photography department tries its best to faithfully represent the fine pens shown on our website, we often get requests for additional photos. This usually happens when a particular pen has a colorful, swirling pattern that is unique to