SCR0LL3R
Member
What size nibs are more popular? I'm looking to do a couple fountain pens with Heritage nibs and I'm wondering which nib size I should use as a default.
fine or medium nibs
- Thread starter SCR0LL3R
- Start date
Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
Dan_F
Member
I guess the answer here is to have some of each on hand and make the switch as needed. Personally, I deplore fine nibs, preferring medium to broad cursive italics, which I grind myself with varying degrees of success. 
I'm sure there are others who would say the same about my choices.
Dan
I'm sure there are others who would say the same about my choices. Dan
Texatdurango
Member
Personally I like a medium nib BUT....... With the pens I sell I probably sell 3 fine nibs to every one medium and rarely sell broad nibs.
IPD_Mr
Member
I have found that fine outsells the medium. The only problem you will have is finding small fine nibs. You will need to find soneone that is hoarding these.
Chthulhu
Member
Medium nibs are much more common in mass-produced pens, much to the annoyance of a large number of people who prefer either fine or italic nibs. Students seem especially to prefer fine and extra-fine nibs, while those with an artistic bent like the italic nibs.