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"Allen" wrote in message
m... The Targa and Core nibs would not be considered flexible. A flexible nib is one that has tines that spread to allow for variation in the line made by the pen such that one can write script that is vintage or old fashioned. Only a few people still write in this manner as it takes a lot of patience and skill. It takes a lot of patience and skill to write Spencerian or Copperplate which are the forms of writing that use these flexible nibs. it does not take a lot of skill (though perhaps some patience for folks new to it) to use a flexible nib for everyday writing. The Core is the nail of nails - nails have their place - rapid note-taking for example. For a more relaxed write I use everything from a firm nib to semi-flex to flex. Haven't had the opportunity to try super flex yet. |
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"Strider" wrote in message ... On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 00:01:19 -0400, Garglemonster wrote: the core has a nice nib, but some people really hate the ergonomics and/or the looks. this is a pen you have to try before buying, especially if you're on a tight budget. Actually my complaint is the opposite. Everyone tells me the core has a stiff nib, I like flexible or I can't tell nibs ( the Targa is it's nib flexible or not, not enough nib presence to know ). Yes, the Core has a stiff nib. Of the modern pens, AFAIK, only the Namiki Falcon is flexible, producing a line width that varies. Others, like the Parker Sonnet, are semi-flex. Or, do you mean springy, the opposite of stiff? -- ~~Bluesea~~ Spam is great in musubi but not in email. Please take out the trash before sending a direct reply. |
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"Allen" wrote in message m... The Targa and Core nibs would not be considered flexible. A flexible nib is one that has tines that spread to allow for variation in the line made by the pen such that one can write script that is vintage or old fashioned. Only a few people still write in this manner as it takes a lot of patience and skill. Yes. It's easy to write normally with a flex nib, however, as I do with my Namiki Falcons. -- ~~Bluesea~~ Spam is great in musubi but not in email. Please take out the trash before sending a direct reply. |
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"Bluesea" wrote in message
... Yes. It's easy to write normally with a flex nib, however, as I do with my Namiki Falcons. brace yourself... or perhaps all the flex police will be busy this weekend. I like the Falcon - it's not as flexy as my vintage pens that have flex nibs, but it's a comfy pen and fun to use. |
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"Bluesea" wrote in message ... Of the modern pens, AFAIK, only the Namiki Falcon is flexible, producing a line width that varies. Others, like the Parker Sonnet, are semi-flex. I think OMAS makes or is making or did make a modern flex nib. I understand it isn't a wet noodle but still decently flexible. at least... I think it was OMAS... well, at any rate, there is at least one other company making flexible nibs |
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"KCat" wrote in message m... "Bluesea" wrote in message ... Yes. It's easy to write normally with a flex nib, however, as I do with my Namiki Falcons. brace yourself... or perhaps all the flex police will be busy this weekend. I like the Falcon - it's not as flexy as my vintage pens that have flex nibs, but it's a comfy pen and fun to use. Ah. As I have no experience with vintage pens other than a Parker Vacumatic, I should have said, "It's easy for me to write normally with a flex nib pen like the Namiki Falcon." -- ~~Bluesea~~ Spam is great in musubi but not in email. Please take out the trash before sending a direct reply. |
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"KCat" wrote in message news "Bluesea" wrote in message ... Of the modern pens, AFAIK, only the Namiki Falcon is flexible, producing a line width that varies. Others, like the Parker Sonnet, are semi-flex. I think OMAS makes or is making or did make a modern flex nib. I understand it isn't a wet noodle but still decently flexible. at least... I think it was OMAS... well, at any rate, there is at least one other company making flexible nibs That's good to know. I really like the way my handwriting looks with the Falcon, but it may not suit everyone and variety is the spice of life, anyway. -- ~~Bluesea~~ Spam is great in musubi but not in email. Please take out the trash before sending a direct reply. |
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On Sat, 04 Sep 2004 23:38:11 GMT, "KCat" said:
KCat "Bluesea" wrote in KCat message KCat ... Of the modern pens, AFAIK, only the Namiki Falcon is flexible, producing a line width that varies. Others, like the Parker Sonnet, are semi-flex. KCat I think OMAS makes or is making or did make a modern flex KCat nib. I understand it isn't a wet noodle but still decently KCat flexible. so does Pilot. it's called the "Falcon", but it's _not_ the nib on what they call a Falcon in the US (the Erabo in Japan). The Falcon nib has notches notches on both sides of the breather hole. Here's my ascii art version: ^ / \ / \ / \ / \ o | | | FA | I don't think the Erabo nib has the notches. -- Bo Derek ruined my life! |
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