thefunkyP
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As I become more familiar with fountain pens and their mechanisms, I am understanding that the nib is obviously one of the most important parts of the pen. I have ventured into only a couple different kit nibs(baron & ligero) which have given me a little experience with both a smaller nib size and a larger nib size. While I appreciate some of the design elements of the Ligero/El Grande (larger pen diameter, lighter in weight, and friction fit postable cap) I admit that I love the nib on the Baron better. It could be simply that I prefer the smaller nibs or it could be that the Ligero kit is not a valid test of the larger nibs. I also admit that in my cheap nature I haven't yet used great inks in either pen, but even in using the same cheaper ink (purchased from Michael's Craft Store for use with fountain pens) the Baron comes out on top.
I thought that therefore, I would present my question to the group and find out what everyone else's experiences have been. Do you prefer to use the smaller nibs found on Barons, Jr. Gents, Flat tops, etc. or do you typically prefer the larger El Grandes, Gentlemens, Ligero, etc. and why?
I thought that therefore, I would present my question to the group and find out what everyone else's experiences have been. Do you prefer to use the smaller nibs found on Barons, Jr. Gents, Flat tops, etc. or do you typically prefer the larger El Grandes, Gentlemens, Ligero, etc. and why?