Narwhal Fountain Pen Nib Size Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- Since the first Narwhal fountain pen landed on our shores in August 2019, their nib size options grew from one to six. So, Tom asked Frank from Narwhal to send us a set of tester pens to demonstrate and compare.
For the writing test, we inked each Narwhal fountain pen with Waterman Inspired blue and wrote on Rhodia 80gsm dot grid paper. Each nib was filled from the bottle and tested without any tuning or adjustment.
In evaluating each nib, we focused on three points of concern for pen enthusiasts: line width, smoothness, and ink flow. Results may vary if you use a different ink or paper, apply more or less hand pressure, or due to differing nib manufacturing tolerances. All measurements were taken with a pair of digital calipers and a jeweler's loupe.
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(0:00) Intro
(1:22) Fine
(5:19) Medium
(9:04) Broad
(12:43) Double Broad
(14:55) 1.1mm Stub
(18:58) Architect
(24:54) Conclusion
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Turn on the AC in there. 😉
Narwhals are my FAVORITE pens period! They come so smooth out of the box and the flow of ink is amazing. Their pens have a nice weight and feels very durable and high end all without breaking the bank unlike some other resin based barrel pens we know, “cough cough wink wink”. Only thing I would change is the way they package them. The material on the outside feels premium but the inside is a just white foam piece with cutouts and gives a “cheap” vibe. Still their pens are just amazing.
That’s why they are affordable, in part, they are saving on fancy packaging which goes down the supply chain as savings to the consumers
I have only used the M nib in Narwhal and I absolutely love the smooth writing nib!
Really great demo. I’ve only ever tried a Narwhal BB nib, and this seems pretty consistent with my experience.
Side note: I want to track down whoever those (I’m guessing) ~16-17ish people who must’ve been going around requesting “reverse writing” samples from reviewers a decade or so ago, and put them all into a jail. I’m relatively certain that no-one has ever, before that or since, been particularly / genuinely concerned with fp reverse writing, but now every reviewer has to perfunctorily humor them. That’s it; we’ve had enough. They need to be locked up, for this and presumably other crimes. In a jail!
There are a couple of pens that I'll write with using the nib upside down - one of them being the architect. Yes, I know there's a small minority of people who would actually use a pen in such a way. Yet, we want to be inclusive to imagine all the ways that people might enjoy handwriting with a pen.
😂😂😂 jail indeed! I never would’ve thought to do such a thing with a fountain pen. Sometimes it helps get my pen going if it won’t write right away…but I always feel like I’m committing some sort of atrocity when I do it… 😅
Reverse writing is for those of us who use pens for art. I'd rather get a fine point that can reverse-write for extra fine details than ink up two pens. Not everyone merely writes with their ink pens.
Very good comparison, Tom. I did find the Fine width a bit wide. I did swap the nib for a Goldspot EF nib and am very satisfied with its performance. I do wish Narwhal made an EF nib, though.
Tom, we are grateful to you for your presentation and always insightful content. Yes, they're products for sale, but you bring to life with your spirit and poise. That studio of yours sure brings up that sweat off your brow; it must not be fun doing them vids on those temps. Thank you for everything you do every day.
It's not easy being in the hot seat. Thank you for your supportive comment. :-)
Awesome video tom! Always good to see your content!
I usually like a fine nib, but I’ve come to prefer the medium on the Narwhals. The fine Narwhals are just a little too dry for me and the mediums seem to put down a fairly slim line. I have a few different models (the Nautilus with its portholes is my favourite, I think).
I have the double broad Grand Rhapsody and it's wonderful!
Great comparison!
my guy sweating buckets
Someone needs to adjust the AC in that room when the studio lights come on.
Pretty much sums up all my questions! 😅 Thank you! I think I will go with medium nib, as I want to draw and journal mainly, and Im new to fountain pens. I want one of the Peter pens 🤓
Very informative about writing with fountain pens, not just Narwhal.
This is an excellent review of nibs generally and narwhal specifically. I have basically and which seem to be inconsistent across the board (my thickest nib is a Jinhao and my finest seems to be a JOWO in a Conklin All American). It is great that you have got to the point (sic) of getting to the precise line widths of Narwhal nibs. I print rather than cursive so have just bought a Narwhal Stub. Thanks for going over this particular nib in detail, great that I found your video. I am more than looking forward to receiving it.
I love architects, ultra fine too. I am an urban sketcher, so I draw with my pens.thanks!
Thanks for the comparison, Tom! It was informative and useful. I’d love it if Narwhal would make a fine italic nib. The stub is too broad for me.
I have all four releases of the Narwhal Peter Pen. All are in fine, and if I could change anything it would be to ask that they offer an extra-fine or an extra-extra-fine. I much prefer very fine lines as my handwriting is very small and the finer the line the more my letters look like letters than just a line of ink with some squiggles on it.
I have all 4 as well. I believe the first 3 were available in only fine and medium, so I got medium. The 4th came in more sizes, and I got... Broad? 1.1? Whichever was the largest. I'm hoping we get a 5th edition!
Blink twice if you are held captive by a fountain pen enthusiast giant 😅 Those pens are huge!!! 🤣
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Is that a Pelikan M10000 on your desk?
Thanks for the vid.
I think you answered a lot of my concerns with my new BB Bronze Corydoras. My older Schuylkill’s in medium nibs, are as wide as the new BB nib. Somewhat disappointing because I was wanting an extra wide line width. And not too wet for a BB.
Glad I could answer your concerns. The older nibs had a thicker line width. Since they expanded their nib offerings, the F & M nibs are now more similar to the Jowo line widths.
As a newbie I have only used a medium nib. I prefer smooth and not too sloppy laying too much ink. Maybe I will branch out at some point.
My (fine) narwhal nib..writes like a medium for sure.
I'd love to see Narwhal with an EF flex nib. I swapped out stock nib for flex on all 3 of my Narwhals.
Fude would be another nice option.
What nibs are compatible?
I found the stub to be too smooth. I had to “rough” it up and took some fine grit to the nib ink channel to improve the flow. Works great now.
Es la comparativa que necesitaba ver. Listo para irme con el plumin B. Muchas gracias!!
De nada. Disfruta escribiendo!
Thanks Tom. Any idea on the volume of ink in a Narwhal?
I didnt realize that they put an architect on the macciato!
Were you recording this in a sauna? I have to admit I was distracted by the sweat running down your forehead. Love the video though. Drink some water. 🙂
An oblique would be very interesting
After seeing the so called "Fine" point, I've decided that is, I've watched enough.
I enjoy my Narwhal Pens but I have replaced the nibs (all of them) with Goulet XF nibs as the Narwhal nib is too wide for me.
Tom, please tell me that this is your actual desk at work with the giant Pelikan and Lamy pens.
Aren’t they neat?! I would LOVE to have giant pens like those in my office.
Nice shirt :)
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Can you switch the nibs on this pen? If so, can we buy the nibs as a single piece?
Thanks!
Sir got my choice
Great comparison. Get this man some AC!
Thankfully, the room where I now record videos is much, much cooler.
I prefer the medium nib.