Comparing Three Nibs

Paper used: Nanami Cafe Notebook (Tomoe River Paper) and Leuchtturm 1917

[wesdenham]

Charming as always, with saguaros at sunset. Look forward to a video on shading, shimmering and sheening inks.

[frankbruno]

Love your videography.. so nicely done.. and your content.. is superb. From the outdoor landscapes of AZ to your desk.. and your penmanship is really impressive.. my cousin passed away yesterday.. kind of more like a brother to my older brother and I.. so feeling quite sad and find some quiet comfort in your work.. oh.. Love working with Dan as well!
Frank in Colorado

[johnlopez]

Those designs that you drew are inspirational. Depending upon how the upcoming academic year will be for my students, I will also add doodling with fountain pens to supplement their cursive handwriting lessons. Of course, they will receive their fountain pens when they meet my cursive handwriting expectations. Thank you for your video presentation. Take care.

[evaninker]

Many Thanks for a great video on custom grinds of the Pelikan M400.

[andrewtongue]

Fantastic comparison, Alicia - I'm a huge Pelikan user-collector, yet have never had any of (their) nibs custom ground - not that I am averse to such, but I tend to draw with my vintage Peli nibs as they are (& presented) in their original incarnation, from Oblique Fine thru' to double Broad - each as you assert, bring their own qualities & shading potentials - & I am not wonting in that respect. Always a pleasure to watch your presentations - keep safe & well both,
Best,
Andrew :)

[jimbeam]

I came across your videos while searching for a fountain pen review last week, and I'm hooked! Now I've ordered my first two journals - an A6 for the house, and a passport size for the back pocket. I'll need to get the old fountain pens cleaned out first.

[tyrianquill]

Thank you for sharing and educating... it is greatly appreciated!
Your appreciation and love for your tools is beautiful.
I have tried for years to locate a nib I like, for a dip pen handle that is sentimental to me, but alas I have not found one as of yet - I had not-a-clue there was a nib grinder. Wonderful information. I will go and explore Dan's site.
I have much to learn in this field; have not used a fountain pen for years, though may, thanks to you, try again soon.
Again Thank you.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[jennieeveleighlamond]

Thank you for another wonderful video (and Bean cameo!). This makes me excited to unpack my pens and ink in our new home (3 days until we move). As always your video was exactly what I needed this evening, thank you for sharing this with the world.

[trick]

*brand new fan here. Very informative & interesting video! Pretty much all the information I was hoping for.

[joymusterer]

Loved seeing the comparison and I enjoyed the design work at the end very much. Always inspiring, Alicia. :)

[NelsonFJ]

The extra-extra fine nib combined with Pelikan's large ink capacity, and piston filling mechanism, looks like an excellent choice for a dedicated "pocket journaling" pen (= Thanks for the video.

[nicolelarente]

I love stub nibs aka calligraphy nibs. I find them easier than italic nibs but you end with the same results. Beautiful for cursive. Thank you for your great videos!

[CydPiper]

Alicia, Absolutely love the design you created in your pocket. Hope you present more of your creative style. Thank you for sharing always Xx

[jamesfahey]

Your handwriting is amazing. I found this video very informative. They say you should base your nib size on the basis of your “e”. If the enclosed area of your “e” is filled in, then the nib size is too big (more a heuristic than a hard and fast rule). I love Pelikans, but even the EFs run too thick for me. They’re still a joy to use and the aesthetics are wonderful.

[suzanchiacchio-brand]

I never tire of your fountain pen videos...or any of your videos for that matter!! 😁 I'm eagerly awaiting a Pelikan M400 in the mail but I already know that its Medium nib is going to be too broad for me...watching this comparison is giving me much to think about for my options in customizing it!
Thanks again for another great video!

[arguchik]

Lovely video - it was super cool to see your doodling process. :) I would *love* to have one of my Pelikan EFs ground to a cursive italic. I have a Franklin-Christoph pen (a Pocket Marietta) with a fine cursive italic that was ground by Mike Masuyama - and I love it. It's a steel Jowo nib with a standard feed, though. Pelikans have a much more lively feed under those beautiful nibs. :)

Thanks for posting - I'm always happy when I see a new video from you.

[chantalmarie]

The floral design looked like sticker at first glance, very pretty! I've been eyeing the silver m405 for a few weeks now and seeing it here in action is nudging me to go for it!

[deborahmeyers]

Beautiful designs for the artwork love your pens and journals I am left handed can lefties do fountain pems? 💗

[thuntz]

That white Pelikan is so beautiful! It goes so well with the silver trimmings. I hope you don’t stop using your Pilot 823 though!

The Bean running around your notebook was stellar. I have thought about getting one of my Pelikan grind, I have a CM from Italix and it’s a lovely writer.

[geslinam]

I love the outdoor scenes in your videos. I could never live in a dry, hot climate, but it does have a special beauty all its own.
As for Pelikans, I have an M200 fine, and have spent the last several months trying to decide on another. It will have to be an extra fine, but so any options!! This was helpful, thanks.