Originally Posted by
fountainpenkid
It somewhat depends on the sorts of strokes you're making--very large, fast strokes with something in the EF or F range are impossible to make 'glassy smooth', but high friction under normal writing conditions (i.e characters mostly fitting within 5-6mm ruling) is, luckily, not just the nature of the beast. The flow adjustment and tuning has to be right--perhaps try buying a vintage American pen with this nib grade (there are plenty of 'em, especially Parkers and Sheaffers) from a very reputable seller (e.g Ron Zorn of Main Street Pens, David Nishimura of Vintagepens.com etc.).
From my limited experience with TWSBI, which is so often recommended, you're not all that likely to find the level of smoothness you're looking for.
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