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Continue ShoppingIf you thought writing with a fountain pen is a game-changer for your handwriting, you're about to see what a stub nib can do to elevate it to the next level.
The name of the game is line variation. Most standard fountain pen nibs (extra-fine, fine, medium, broad) have a round writing nib and produce a monoline - a line that maintains a consistent thickness no matter the angle or the pressure put on the nib. A nib produces line variation when it is capable of thicker and thinner strokes, adding a calligraphic flair to your handwriting. Stub and flex nibs are capable of producing line variation. Today, we're going to focus on what stub nib fountain pens have to offer the writer.
Fountain pen enthusiasts usually start off with the standard round nib that produces a monoline. No matter which direction you write or how much pressure you put on the tines, it will produce the same line thickness. Stub nibs accomplish line variation by virtue of its nib shape. Your typical round nib has a spherical ball shape of iridium tipping material. The tipping of a stub nib is flattened to a rectangular shape. This allows the stub to lay down a thick downstroke and a thinner horizontal line.
Writing the same sentence using a round nib versus a stub nib produces noticeably different results. The stub nib automatically adds calligraphic flair to your everyday handwriting with hardly any adjustment to your writing style.
Just like standard, round writing nibs, stub nib sizes vary. They range from 0.6mm to 2.3mm, which is a measurement of the downstroke. The smaller the size, the less line variation is noticeable. The broader the size, the more drastic the variation and the more ink that is put upon the page.
You may have heard of italic nibs. They're quite similar to stub nibs with a subtle difference. Stub nibs have rounded corners to provide a smoother writing experience. Italic nibs have sharper edges to accentuate line variation, even with smaller tip sizes. Italic nibs tend to have a smaller sweet spot and exhibit more feedback.
To add calligraphic flair to your everyday writing, I'd suggest starting with the 1.1mm stub size. The downstroke is a bit thicker than a Western broad nib, so you'll need to make sure you've got fountain pen friendly paper to handle the heavier lines of ink.
Regardless if you're looking to spend $30 or $300 on a fountain pen, there's a great stub nib option for every budget.
Under $50 (from left to right)
Pilot Metropolitan 1.0mm stub nib
Kaweco Sport Calligraphy nibs
Sheaffer Calligraphy Fountain Pens
Lamy Joy / Safari with an LZ50 1.1mm, 1.5mm or 1.9mm calligraphy nib.
From $100 to $199 (from left to right)
Franklin Christoph Model 02 Fountain Pen
Sailor 1911 Standard 14kt Gold Music Nib Fountain Pen (Two tines)
Visconti Rembrandt Fountain Pen
Edison Pen Co Fountain Pen (Herald style shown is discontinued)
Over $199 (from left to right)
Platinum 3776 Century with a 14kt Music Nib (3 tines)
Sailor Pro Gear Regular with a 21kt Music Nib (2 tines)
Aurora 88 (or Optima) Fountain Pen
Leonardo Officina Italiana Fountain Pen
So, let's say you've got your new stub nib fountain pen and are ready to get writing. Here are tips for a satisfying stub writing experience.
We hope you found this post on Stub Nibs fountain pens for beginners helpful. If you have any questions or in need of some guidance, please feel free to leave a comment below.
August 5, 2019 - August 11th, 2019: Enter below for a chance to win your very own Retro 51 fountain pen with a 1.1mm stub nib in the Antique "Lincoln" Copper finish. Use the form below to find multiple ways to enter.
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