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- What Is A Nib Customization? And Why Would I Want One?
- What Is the Customization for Added Flex?
- What is the difference between a re-grind and re-tip?
- What is the difference between an italic, an oblique, and a stub?
- What is the difference between flexibility and smoothness?
- Which Fountain Pen Nibs are Best Suited for the Customization for Added Flex?
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- How should fountain pens be stored when not in use?
- What fountain pens do you normally recommend to artists?
- What precautions should I take when traveling on an airplane with a fountain pen?
- What should I know about custom fountain pen nibs for my calligraphy practice?
- What should artists know about using fountain pens?
- The Nitty Gritty of Dirty Pens
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What paper do you recommend and why?
We are using Domtar's Microprint Laser Printer paper to test all of our writing instruments. It is an excellent surface for writing with fountain pens. It's a 24 lb laser paper, item #51350, UPC #7750205315.
Other better quality paper brands include Claire Fontaine, Rhodia, and Moleskin.