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    I am looking at a Waterman Carene fountain pen and it has the following type of nib: 18 karat rhodium-plated solid nib. Can anyone tell me anything about this nibs. I assume they are a steel nib. What is rhodium plated mean.
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    Nope. That's an 18k gold nib. Rhodium plating is what makes things 'white gold' in the jewelry world. (My wedding ring for example). Just gives you that bright silver look instead of yellow.
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    And if you are looking at the pen that came up for sale on this board earlier, that is a really great price on a very nice pen. I purchased a Carene last year, right here, for just under that, and while it wasn't a pen I had been looking for, is awfully nice. Mine has the best factory stub I've ever used, and sees regular use when I need a very large... font. The pen is a bit more on the heavy side than I usually use, but very well balanced and comfortable.

    And what T said about the nib.
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    I'll add that they are every one I've used has been a good writer but stiff as nails.

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    Most modern nibs are stiff as nails. I have three Carenes, EF, F, M and B nibs. The only thing I don't like about these pens is the caps won't stay posted. Otherwise they are superb. I screwed the fine nib and section into a Phileas, and the cap posts on that pen. The green and amber shimmer pens are quite beautiful.

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