I have an aquaintance who wants a fountain pen. I have a baron kit that I've made into a pen that she likes, but she wants a fountain pen.
SHe wants fine or superfine nib (if such a thing exists), and I guess I need some sort of vacuum converter. I really don't know what is required, as I don't really know much about fountain pens.
I read Lou's behind the nib series, and think that all I need is a nib and vacuum converter....whether I can use a regular Baron kit and just screw those into it is something I don't know. I don't really want to buy a fountain Baron and use it because I think a better quality nib might be a nice thing to offer....
Another question is where can I buy a single nib and vacuum thingie. I don't envision myself doing a bunch of fountain pens, but it might be nice to have an extra on hand in case i have to do this again. I found single nibs at the usual sources, but can't find single vacuum things anywhere.
Basically, I don't have a clue what I'm doing!
Andrew
SHe wants fine or superfine nib (if such a thing exists), and I guess I need some sort of vacuum converter. I really don't know what is required, as I don't really know much about fountain pens.
I read Lou's behind the nib series, and think that all I need is a nib and vacuum converter....whether I can use a regular Baron kit and just screw those into it is something I don't know. I don't really want to buy a fountain Baron and use it because I think a better quality nib might be a nice thing to offer....
Another question is where can I buy a single nib and vacuum thingie. I don't envision myself doing a bunch of fountain pens, but it might be nice to have an extra on hand in case i have to do this again. I found single nibs at the usual sources, but can't find single vacuum things anywhere.
Basically, I don't have a clue what I'm doing!
Andrew