dip pens

On 2008-06-09, Bluesea wrote:

"MatthewK" wrote in message
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Since they're hand-made, you could ask in the Note section of the order form
for them to send you the finest that they have. Although it wouldn't compare
to a Japanese fine, I think mine could pass as a European fine or a
fine-medium (or broader) depending on how much ink I have loaded onto it.

I think I'll be fine with some decent ink and good paper. I
layed down some wet lines with platinum ink/italic speedball
nib and the cheapest printer paper I've ever seen did okey.

I've noticed as of late that I like my cursive hand to be
relatively thick for any given height. I write small with all my
fine nibs because of this. For correspondence I should probably
be writting bigger anyway.


Also, you might be able to sand down the point to satisfy you. My glass pen
is by J. Herbin and the side of the box says, "When the nib is slightly
blunt do not hesitate to use fine sand paper (grade 400). Rub gently the nib
on the paper and the pleasure of writing will be renewed."

Thanks for the tip. I think I ordered one from
pendemonium...I've only made a few orders from them and I think
they have a slowish response at times.

I ordered some dip pens and ink from misterart too, somebody is
going to get a really colorfull letter soon. lol

matthew