Grinding nibs takes some practice. I failed many times before I got something I was satisfied with. Try not to take off all the tipping on the next one
Hello, I made the experience with those nibs it would be best to grind/polish them in several steps, starting from 800 grids, to 1000 - 2000 - 5000 - 7000 and finally 10.000 grids. Some of those terrible factory nibs took me 20 to 30 minutes to get them smoothly writing for the first time.
I understand your disappointment with learning to grind. But, the fact that you tried is commendable. I am a klutz and could not even fathom the attempt. I think if you practice with cheaper nibs then the more you practice along with looking at videos on technique you could learn to be proficient. But, I respect the decision to leave it to the experts. You obviously know how to “tune” a nub and that in of itself is probably the most important skill as opposed to grinding.
@@jeffreyclayman6922 that's not a simple question. I am a practical man. I owned most mainstream hundreds dollars each grail pens. But putting them side by side with $10 modern pens from China, I honestly tell few superiority of those trail pens to inexpensive Chinese pens, in terms of writing experience. Paper, to anywhere I need to write, is good paper.
Pens are boring. Blades bring more fun. If you happened in US, better build interest in knives or firearms. I paid as much premium ％ over knives made in USA as you paid on China pens.
@@jeffreyclayman6922 you may go visit my blogspot (address in channel page), most of my pens were there. There might not be a complete family shot, but all major pens are shown there.
Grinding nibs takes some practice. I failed many times before I got something I was satisfied with.
Try not to take off all the tipping on the next one
Hello, I made the experience with those nibs it would be best to grind/polish them in several steps, starting from 800 grids, to 1000 - 2000 - 5000 - 7000 and finally 10.000 grids. Some of those terrible factory nibs took me 20 to 30 minutes to get them smoothly writing for the first time.
Thanks for your advice. I just total give up the nib grinding craft. Still appreciate your advice.
I understand your disappointment with learning to grind. But, the fact that you tried is commendable. I am a klutz and could not even fathom the attempt. I think if you practice with cheaper nibs then the more you practice along with looking at videos on technique you could learn to be proficient. But, I respect the decision to leave it to the experts. You obviously know how to “tune” a nub and that in of itself is probably the most important skill as opposed to grinding.
What kind of paper or brands do you find that you like?
@@jeffreyclayman6922 that's not a simple question. I am a practical man. I owned most mainstream hundreds dollars each grail pens. But putting them side by side with $10 modern pens from China, I honestly tell few superiority of those trail pens to inexpensive Chinese pens, in terms of writing experience. Paper, to anywhere I need to write, is good paper.
@@Shanghai_Knife_Dude Thks for your guidance!
@@Shanghai_Knife_Dude would love to see a quick video of your entire FP collection..Chinese and other German, European and Japanese brands as well!
Pens are boring. Blades bring more fun. If you happened in US, better build interest in knives or firearms. I paid as much premium ％ over knives made in USA as you paid on China pens.
@@jeffreyclayman6922 you may go visit my blogspot (address in channel page), most of my pens were there. There might not be a complete family shot, but all major pens are shown there.