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| Q: What should I expect from a fountain pen versus other pens I find in an arts supply stores? Artists usually want to know how to get line width variation. They want a consistent line, an expressive line. They usually are experienced with contemporary speed ball or a dip pens so must exercise patience when moving into fountain pens. Although this is partly made up for by a constant supply of ink. An artist will have to get used to a nib and will likely appreciate something with a bit of flexibility. The flexibility gives them a chance to be present in the line. It will really have to do with how they sense the pen tip as they apply pressure. Artists usually like either a flexible point or an italic pointed pen. The combination of these two line varying characteristics will make an even more expressive line, but can be a challenge to use. With practice, taking time to get the feel of a nib, an artist will have much more control over the type of line they produce.
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