I didn't many any requests as far as that, though I think could have. When me and Shawn were discussing what nib would go in the pen (other options were a JoWo #8, which was in my first Newton pen or a Bock #8, if I could source one), he sent me this picture when the nib had just been made but hadn't had it's slit cut or breather hole drilled.
My initial reaction was, "I want that beautiful thing in my pen!" I imagine I could have asked for the breather hole to be made higher up so the tines were shorter and the nib was stiffer, though. I just wanted a nib that would be large enough to look proportionate for the pen. This nib is MB 149 size roughly, so it worked perfectly. It being flexible was just the icing on the cake.
I saw that on Instagram! It looked awesome. Can't wait to read your review of it. I'd love to source a vintage music nib one day ... though I wonder if Shawn and his jeweler could make one ... this line of thinking could end up being very expensive.
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