1.1 - 1.5 -1.9

[Halden]

My friend and I were about to order some 1.5 nibs when we noticed that the Writing Desk (no affil.) is having a one day Safari sale and we could get new pens with the 1.5 nib for just a bit more that n the nibs alone. What a deal.

 

H

[countrydirt]

I just added 1.1 italic nibs to a Safari and an Al Star and a 1.5 to a Vista. It transformed the pens from uniform color and line width writers into something totally different. I had ink in the pens when I made the nib change, so it has been interesting. The Safari had Noodler's Red Black and I can now see some interesting shading on white paper. The Al Star had Levenger Skies of Blue and it simply is blue, but with more interesting character. The Vista had Levenger Claret and oh my - it shades wonderfully. My camera is at the office, so no pictures are available.

 

These pens have been daily writers with the stock nibs, but always left me a little flat - sort of dry, sort of smooth, but not fantastic. Now...wet writers, line variation, smooth, although they "squeek" on some paper! I think the 1.1 italics will still be able to serve as daily writers. The 1.5, likely not as much. The line width is just too broad for most of what I do, but it sure might find use as sort of a amateur calligraphy pen.

 

Edit: I just posted a couple of cell phone pics on my blog.

Edited November 24, 2010 by countrydirt

[Halden]

Nice (even for pics from a mobile). Look forward to receiving my new pen.

[countrydirt]

Let me link those two pictures a little better - I am still learning about this hypertexty stuff :embarrassed_smile: 1.5 mm Lamy Italic - Levenger Claret and 1.1 mm Lamy Italic - Homebrew Red Black Green

[bernardo]

I knew you guys (and gals) were the right ones to ask. I think I have settled on the 1.5

Keep the pics coming if you have them.

 

I suggest you get yourself this Lamy Joy set. It contains all three nib sizes and is just awesome!

Since I own it I haven't used my other Lamy nibs anymore.

[fabrimedeiros]

Halden,

 

I purchased my Lamy italic nibs from "pilotfishpens". Only £ 4,oo per nib! Shipping overseas is cheap too!

 

 

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lamy-Silver-1-5-Calligraphy-Z50-Nib-/330476679996?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PensPencils_WritingEquipment_SM&hash=item4cf1f1f33c

 

Best,

 

Fabri

[fabrimedeiros]

Let me link those two pictures a little better - I am still learning about this hypertexty stuff :embarrassed_smile: 1.5 mm Lamy Italic - Levenger Claret and 1.1 mm Lamy Italic - Homebrew Red Black Green

 

 

Your Italic Handwriting is far better than mine! Awesome!!

 

Italic nibs provide a lot of fun moments!! I love it!!

[Jwolf24601]

Lamy Blue fountain pen ink on A4 Clairefontaine paper:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4559027581_ccea12049b.jpg

Of course 1.1 is best! Mmmm Ice Cream!

[51ISH]

My friend and I were about to order some 1.5 nibs when we noticed that the Writing Desk (no affil.) is having a one day Safari sale and we could get new pens with the 1.5 nib for just a bit more that n the nibs alone. What a deal.

 

H

 

Thanks for the headsup on that Halden..... I have been thinking about Safari Italics for some time.....no excuse now..

[bphollin]

Of course 1.1 is best! Mmmm Ice Cream!

"I see what you did there."

[51ISH]

My friend and I were about to order some 1.5 nibs when we noticed that the Writing Desk (no affil.) is having a one day Safari sale and we could get new pens with the 1.5 nib for just a bit more that n the nibs alone. What a deal.

 

H

 

 

I think I have been " Enabled " ....again

 

My Safari 1.1 nibbed Charcoal Safari inc. converter has arrived today.. :clap1:

 

Couldn't wait to take it for a test drive.....so just threw in the blue cartridge (supplied).....

 

Writes like a dream SOTB....looks indestructable......I have a feeling this is going to get plenty of use

 

Thanks Halden for the 'heads up'.......

 

Thanks TWD for a great deal.....and great service (no afil and all that stuff )

[SilentK]

Lamy Blue fountain pen ink on A4 Clairefontaine paper:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4559027581_ccea12049b.jpg

Of course 1.1 is best! Mmmm Ice Cream!

 

Woah! Clever one!