Best Dip Pen/nib For Easy Multiple Ink Testing?

[Paddler]

I use the nib that I do most of my writing with.

 

Paddler

[SamCapote]

Hello SamCapote and dcwaites,

 

I know this is an old thread but do either of you have any experience/opinions on the Leonardt DP300 "ball point" nib? Also, what about the Hunt 512 "bowl point"? If so, how would these compare to the Leonardt DP400 "ornamental" and Brause 0.5 "ornamental" nibs dicuseed above?

 

Thanks,

Mike

 

I haven't tried the DP300, but I do have the Hunt 512. It is not suitable, nor would I think the DP300 would be suitable, because the end of the nib is quite different from a FP nib. It is quite sharp, and has a small turn up at the end (the 'Bowl' or 'Ball Point').

 

To replicate the behaviour of a fountain pen you need, as SamCapote said, a reservoir to control the flow of ink to the nib tip. As well, the ones he and I have been using, have a relatively wide, flat tip of at least 0.5mm wide, that replicate the tip of a fountain pen nib.

 

Currently, my preferred nib for ink testing is a Perry Iridinoid 105 nib. This has a folded tip that is similar to what you will find on cheaper fountain pens (like the original Pilot Varsity) and a substantial reservoir built-in under the nib.

 

Great thread on that tip. When I looked the second image, I saw what looked to be some rust on underside closer to pen like I was seeing form easily with the Leonardt Ornamental. Is that something you have noticed, as I tend to have the tips spend hours in water as I switch between separate clean, dry tips so I don't contaminate bottle to bottle? Also, a quick search of EBay user pensandplumes doesn't have any listings now, as I was going to try it. As far as I can tell that nib is unobtanium.

[mikey]

...Currently, my preferred nib for ink testing is a Perry Iridinoid 105 nib. This has a folded tip that is similar to what you will find on cheaper fountain pens (like the original Pilot Varsity) and a substantial reservoir built-in under the nib.

 

Hello SamCapote and dcwaites,

 

Thank you both for your replies.

 

I wonder how well an empty Pilot Varsity would work as a dip pen as it has a tipped nib and a feed?

 

Thanks,

Mike

[watch_art]

Here's what I have installed in my nib handle.

you can find it here.

http://www.exoticblanks.com/images/stories/Heritance/heritage20sf20nibs20photo20by20g20rhoades-large.jpg

 

 

and since it's an actual fountain pen nib, it works wonderfully.

doesn't rust either. you know, b/c it's an actual fountain pen nib. i've used all of my loose nibs in my

nib handle before. some fit better than others, but all holders are made differently, too.

Edited November 15, 2010 by watch_art

[mikey]

Hello watch-art,

 

I had thought of using something like that, although from meisternibs.com, but it doesn't address the issue of the nib having a feed of some sort for a regulated flow.

 

That being said, what nib holder(s) do you use (pics would be helpful)?

 

Thanks,

Mike

Edited November 15, 2010 by mikey

[watch_art]

Here's the one I use mostly. Not that I use it much. But my neighbor found it at a yard sale and got it for me. It's really cool looking. Just a long brown handle and the thing the nib fits into is sort of spring loaded or pressure fit. It takes all sizes of nibs very well except for teeny tiny fp nibs.

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5177061460_6bd1cc6119_z.jpg

008 by watch_art, on Flickr

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5177061958_aaa541c0cc.jpg

014 by watch_art, on Flickr

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5176458701_c057678808_b.jpg

011 by watch_art, on Flickr

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5176458481_09e8018b65.jpg

010 by watch_art, on Flickr

Edited November 15, 2010 by watch_art

[mikey]

thanks for the photos watch_art.

[SamCapote]

Here's what I have installed in my nib handle.

you can find it here and since it's an actual fountain pen nib, it works wonderfully.

doesn't rust either. you know, b/c it's an actual fountain pen nib. i've used all of my loose nibs in my

nib handle before. some fit better than others, but all holders are made differently, too.

 

WA, that looks like a beauty, and I'm sure writes superbly....but I'm guessing without a reservoir, your line/ink regulation is going to be variable (heavy==>fading). That's why I am so happy with the Brause ornamental. I would try dcwaites Perry 105 which has the reservoir if I knew it was not rust-prone, and more importantly--readily available.

[Alohamora]

I didn't find any Perry 105s, but I did find these other Perry reservoir nibs on ebay

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130433982064#ht_500wt_922

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/E-S-Perry-Vintage-Medium-Reservoir-Pen-Nibs-/130394200248#ht_500wt_922

 

If those links expire, look for seller id "naragansett" and search for "Reservoir".

 

I bought both types and I like the #26 a little better for it's consistency of flow, but both are interesting to write with.

 

I also purchased some conventional style dip nibs from him and several have some fun flex characteristics.

 

 

(Just a satisfied customer, no other relationship to the seller)