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Q:
Why adding flexibility, to a nib, does not equal a smoother
writing experience.
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One reason why people often assume flexible nibs produce smoother writing is because flex nibs are often referred to as "soft" nibs. However, the "soft" really just refers to the metal and the fact that the tines bend (flex) under pressure. In reality, however, flexible nibs are trickier to write with. As a nib is "flexed" the tines are spread, exposing the sharp inner margins of the tipping to the paper. With the tines splayed, and working independently of eachother as they are pushed across the paper, there is more chance for the tipping to catch the fibers of the paper. Flexible nibs are more prone to scratchiness than smoothness. Though flexible nibs are great for calligraphy work, and producing line width variation, they are not necessarily considered smooth writers. |
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