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2024-12-11 19:06:29

xenogon on Nostr: any #fountainpen nib experts here? here's some pics of a nib that has potential, but ...

any #fountainpen nib experts here?

here's some pics of a nib that has potential, but is a bit scratchy, its a 14ct gold broad nib for a #Parker 45 - it is slightly flat giving some line variation like an italic nib but less extreme, and it is surprisingly flexible for a tiny P45 nib.

I almost really love it but I want to reduce the scratchiness - it isn't in any particular direction, and I'm not sure if lapping it is a good idea.

I think I see some slight tine misalignment. but I'm curious what others, especially nib experts, see here.

Here's microscope pics of the underside and and angled view from each side.



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