From time to time when I lift my fountain pen from the paper and then put the nib to paper to start writing the next word I'll hear what sounds like a a small click or static discharge. It never makes the sound when I'm actually writing and it sounds more like its coming from the piston knob at the top of the pen than from the nib itself. I have read various posts about the tines touching when one is writing but that isn't when its making the sound. She writes beautifully and quietly otherwise. Any thoughts, answers are appreciated and thanks ahead of time. And I apologize if this was answered somewhere else but I didn't see it. Have a great day all! - Omas Ogiva Alba, EF extra flessibile