Question for PenWorks or any other FP expert

[MesquiteMan]

I ran into an acquaintance today who has seen some of my pens at a local laser engraver's shop. He really loves fountain pens and his business requires him to sign his name MANY times per day. He said that he bought a wood FP at a local craft fair a few years ago and loved the pen but hated the nib. He said it wore out in no time and would leak ink. He also said he was a "hard presser" when writing.

I know nothing about fountain pens and need some guidance here. He said he would like to buy a pen from me if I could get something that would fit his needs. Would one of your replacement nibs be the solution, Anthony?

Any education anyone could provide on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[wdcav1952]

Curtis,

I'm no expert, but I would recommend a steel nib like comes with the kit. Usually, a gold nib will give a bit of flex which he would destroy in no time.

IMHO, he will either have to learn how to write with a fountain pen or stick to rollerballs and ballpoints. Fountain pens are just different, and have to be taken care of.

 

[jeffj13]

Curtis,

I use fountain pens almost exclusively and I agree with William. A gold nib will have too much flex. While a steel nib will help, your friend will likely need to write with a softer touch to use a fountain pen.

jeff

 

[PenWorks]

Curtis, I doiught he wore the nib out, but more like bent the nib to where it could not write.
Pressing hard and fountain pens really do not go hand in hand. As suggested above, he needs to lighten up []
If I were you, I would ink one of your pens with a steel nib and let him try it out and see what he thinks.
If he is not happy, you can tell him you can get a 14K gold replacement nib, a small nib is 45.00.
But not sure if you want to gamble on this guy??

 

[cbonner]

Another thing to consider is the size and relative strength of the particular pen kit nib. I am a big fan of the larger CSUSA kits like the statesman. The steel nibs that come with these kits is pretty stout. Over the years, I have learned how to write with a fountain pen and now prefer the gold nibs, with their flexibility and smoothness. Anyhow, might be worth discussing your client's preferences/ requirements of pen size. My 2c - Craig