Re: Gold, Steel or Other

  • From: Gerald Berg <gberg@xxxxxxx>
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  • Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 12:47:23 -0400

I would not rule out steel. I have some steel flexies on  wartime
Kawecos, Soenneckens, and Pelikans that rival any of the Waterman gold
flexies.
Gerry

On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 12:39 PM, 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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