Welcome To The Broad Side...

[Honeybadgers]

 

The one Bexley stub I have is my most used pen for the past two years.

 

 

I wish mine wrote. I'm on my second 18k stub and neither of them are writing at all.

[amberleadavis]

I had to send mine to a nibmeister. Turns out a bunch of those 18k stubs were baby bottoms from the factory.

[Glenn Atkins]

Not sure how well these will come out but here goes..

 

 

That's awesome. What is the blue ink?

 

Glenn

[Tresconik]

 

 

That's awesome. What is the blue ink?

 

Glenn

Bril blue in the MB and Iro shin kai with the Pelikan

[Glenn Atkins]

Bril blue in the MB and Iro shin kai with the Pelikan

 

Thank you.

[zaddick]

Time to start posting again. Today I am showcasing an Edison Menlo with a pump filling mechanism. The pen uses a vintage inspired acrylic that is interesting becuase of the depth of the materials and the subtle red and cracked ice portions. But the star of the show is the 18K JOWO B nib that the original owner (another member here) had ground to a nice CI by Richard Binder.

 

 

 

 

 

Why do i like this pen? Besides the look, the pen is super easy to clean because you can take it apart to rinse it out. Cleaning a pump filler can be a pain, but this makes life easy. The nib is stellar and goes to further highlight the quality of Binder's work. Go see him at a show if possible.

[zaddick]

This nib is a customized Pelikan M1005 nib. It was retipped to 1.4MM and then stubbed. Quite a change from the original F. Apparently there were issues withthe retipping so it took a lof of work to get the nib usable. It went through two nib smiths before finding a home with me.

 

 

 

The nib now lives in a Calssic Pens CP6 Marguerite.

 

 

Writing Sample

 

What do i like about this nib? Like all M1000 nibs it is soft and wet. This one is not so wet I cannot handle it (I have had some in the past with too much flow), and of course the extra width is very enjoyable. it is a good way to use ink. What I don't like is a quirk of the retipping process that causes the nib to spray ink droplets if you move too quickly moving from right to left on a horizontal stroke. If i try i can get a pretty goos spray of fine droplets like a spray bottle. I just have to slow it down a bit and there is no issue. Maybe it would be good for takeing an exam next to someone I did not like wearing a white shirt?

Edited January 11, 2018 by zaddick

[zaddick]

A new toy arrived recently. Attached to the simply elegant Sailor King Of Pen is the Nagahara Cross Point. This is the little brother to the King Eagle nib and the big brother to the Naginata Togi. Sometimes the middle child gets overlooked, but this nib may be more the "just right" size for this Goldilocks.

 

You can get a lot of different usable line variation out of the 4 tipping surfaces. For practical purposes I can write comfortably as an M/B at a high angle and then an closer to a 3B at my normal angle. Here is a sample with what the nib can do.

 

 

Of course, more of the variation is on the horizontal strokes as this is basically a jumbo architect point.

 

 

 

 

Why do I like this nib? All the line variation, the fact it is an architect point, and the consistent ink flow without creating puddles on the paper. This is a fun way to use up ink while still being usable for work notes.

[zaddick]

Today I have inked a pen that is unassuming on the surface with classic looks, but inside the cap hides a golden treasure. I have liked the original vintage Sheaffer Balances and when the Balance II pens came out I loved all the beautiful colors. Unfortunatley they beauty was achieved with compressed acrylic and the materials tend to develop fractures where thin like on the cap lip or the clip. I sold off all my Balance II pens before they cracked (and I hope they never do for the new owners), but i still liked the shape. I saw a plain black resin Balance II come up for sale with a customized OB nib (left foot at about a 20 degree angle). I gave it a go and have been enjoying the pen. It had been tuned for good wetness and provides enjoyable line variation it a lightweight package.

 

 

 

 

Why do I like the pen? Classic shape, a pleasurable writing experience with good variation and wetnes. Hard to beat for the price and easy to use unnoticed.

[Ghost Plane]

Nice!

[peterg]

Now you are talking BROAD!

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Osmiroid-Cartridge-Pen-Broad-Three-Tine-Nib/222823963088?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

about a 3 mm tip

[dms525]

Now you are talking BROAD!

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Osmiroid-Cartridge-Pen-Broad-Three-Tine-Nib/222823963088?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

about a 3 mm tip

 

The Osmiroid B4 nib is 2.5 mm. They made even broader italic nibs, but those are very hard to find.

 

David

[mitto]

Just bought this targa (the elusive Foxhead finish) that has one hell of a nib.

 

The nib.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eBT8ccXQqCtTKkd5QFckShzqDslyipsy/view?usp=drivesdk

 

The pen.

 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_5mNrbvpNSoLULwFwpEvTc0LTNjQA5Rn/view?usp=drivesdk

 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BE0y8Eo9D5oPeHNhKeBYpyzomSF_T6Qj/view?usp=drivesdk

Edited February 10, 2018 by mitto

[Ghost Plane]

Just bought this targa (the elusive Foxhead finish) that has one hell of a nib.

 

The nib.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eBT8ccXQqCtTKkd5QFckShzqDslyipsy/view?usp=drivesdk

 

The pen.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nIAoC5ZOFy3tldX5HPy_FPqtGuMwGQI1/view?usp=drivesdk

Second link isn’t working for me. Says I’m not allowed access.

 

Interesting nib.

[mitto]

Second link isn’t working for me. Says I’m not allowed access.

 

Interesting nib.

I have tried to correct the link. Have also added another pic.

[Ghost Plane]

I have tried to correct the link. Have also added another pic.

That works. I really like that texture.

[mitto]

That works. I really like that texture.

Thank you, GP. Among the few dozen Targas that I have this is the only one that has slightly upturned nib. I like both the finish as well the monster nib on this pen.

[ShneaSIG]

Does this count?

[Ghost Plane]

Good choice! Excellent choice!

[ShneaSIG]

Good choice! Excellent choice!

Thank you! It needed just a light kiss from fine micromesh to cure a hint of baby's bottom that was causing some hard-starts and skips, but now it's doing exactly what it should: laying down ink like a firehose! I love this thing!