Fountaian pen question

[avbill]

I might be in the wrong area. Is it a very old tradition that the nibs of foundation pens are gold / brass to them? If its a grand old tradition how did it get started? Can you get a all silver nib one?

I hope I'm asking the correct question? Bill Daniels

 

[drayman]

the quick answer is yes you can get silver nibs ( dcbluesman )as for tradition, i aint got a clue. sorry.