Re: Gold, Steel or Other

  • From: <besser890@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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  • Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 19:30:41 -0400

Gold.  Only gold nibs can be retipped for decent stub nibs.

Gold plated steel can't be so I have NO use for them unless they stub or italic 
already.

Al Besser
---- Aaron Taubman <taubman.aaron@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
>  This is a contraversial issue.  What kind of nibs do you prefer?  Gold,
> steel or other?
> 
> I happen to prefer Gold, 18 Kt is perfect and 14 is very nice.  I am not one
> for stiff nibs but there are some steel nibs that write like their
> counterparts.  So when I order a pen or buy one, I normally buy one with a
> gold nib, I like the flex and smooth feel.  Of course looks are also nice
> too.  IMHO I think Lamy has some of the best steel nibs out there on the
> market.
> 
> I am just making topic for conversation.  I know with the proper nibmeister,
> they can make just about any nib feel like gold or whatever you choose.  I
> also noticed the price of gold nibs have gone up significantly in the past 2
> years due to the market.  I guess thats why I have not bought anything in a
> long time!!!  LoL!!
> 
> Aaron
> 
> TNS

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