Lamy Italic Nibs?

**jacksterp** · November 4th, 2013, 06:17 AM

Have two Lamys with the 1.1 installed and like the nib for everyday use.

**Sailor Kenshin** · November 4th, 2013, 01:28 PM

Depends how big you write, too.

I have a few of the 1.1 and one 1.5 and they add character to the handwriting of this southpaw hooker. ;p

Plus, they are really good for showing off lighter or shading inks.

**yipe** · November 5th, 2013, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin

southpaw hooker.

I know what you mean, but that just doesn't sound right.

As for not being able to do calligraphy with a cursive italic, what about cursive calligraphy like for example roundhand?
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It's not particularly perfect (it is past midnight and I am in bed doodling on a Rhodia number 11 pad held in my hand) but the bottom was a Pilot Parallel pen inked with Diamine Oxblood and the top was a Pilot Metropolitan with a Plumix nib inked with Diamine Syrah. The line width variation may not be overwhelming but it's there.

Am I saying cursive italics are the best for calligraphy? No I'm not, but I don't understand when people say "You can't do calligraphy with that". I've seen pictures of beautiful calligraphy done in sand with a rake!

**yipe** · November 9th, 2013, 10:39 PM

I did end up getting that nib from Moxoftritonytes. It is super nice, I love it. It's about the same size as the nib on a plumix, but it is a C-C-C-CRISP italic. Frankly it's gorgeous. I absolutely love it. She has great handwriting too! Gorgeous German Roundhand.

Thank you so much Moxotritonytes! You took my Safari from being a pen I usually leave home to being my favorite pen.

**snedwos** · November 9th, 2013, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by yipe

I did end up getting that nib from Moxoftritonytes. It is super nice, I love it. It's about the same size as the nib on a plumix, but it is a C-C-C-CRISP italic. Frankly it's gorgeous. I absolutely love it. She has great handwriting too! Gorgeous German Roundhand.

Thank you so much Moxotritonytes! You took my Safari from being a pen I usually leave home to being my favorite pen.

I got one too, and I'm in love with it! It's a super smooth medium stub, everything I want from a nib except flex ( which couldn't be expected).

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