Wright
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Are the German nibs that come with kits any good? I see that most people change to another brand like Bock.
Are the German nibs that come with kits any good? I see that most people change to another brand like Bock.
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Oh and BTW, they probably aren't German nor iridium.:biggrin:
Chris, I have several Heritance 18k nibs in both #5 and #6 sizes and have a #5 18k nib in one of my rotation pens around the house and to be honest, prefer the Bock steel nibs I have in my other pens.Hey George, I use Bock (some Meisters, too) exclusively on my custom pens but kit nibs with the option of a Bock on the kit pens. I had a discussion with a customer who insisted on an 18K nib and not the Bock guilded. I'm thinking of ordering a few #5 and #6 18K nibs just for reference to compare with the steel Bocks but I'm thinking there isn't going to be a noticeable difference. Any thoughts?
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Oh and BTW, they probably aren't German nor iridium.:biggrin:
Don, Do you mean the folks from the orient would actually sell something that is deliberately marked in the hopes of misleading the consumer?
Tell me it isn't so! :biggrin:
In theory, gold is less stiff than steel, so gold nibs should have more flex.I'm thinking of ordering a few #5 and #6 18K nibs just for reference to compare with the steel Bocks but I'm thinking there isn't going to be a noticeable difference. Any thoughts?
Nah...... you can fib all you want, it happens all the time! :wink: Hey, if you do get put on moderated status it's not so bad, I'm public enemy #1 on the moderated list and I manage :biggrin:It ain't so, George! NOT! Do we have a forum rule against fibbing?:biggrin: Will I be placed on moderated status?
Don
Nah...... you can fib all you want, it happens all the time! :wink: Hey, if you do get put on moderated status it's not so bad, I'm public enemy #1 on the moderated list and I manage :biggrin:
The pen I have in mind is for my son in Lawton, Ok. It will be a gift so I'll see how he likes it (with kit nib) and can upgrade the nib when I go see him. Thanks
... If you plan on setting up a table at the local church bizarre the kit nib is probably OK.
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