• Ms. ArmoredThirteen@lemmy.ml
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      8 months ago

      That’s delightful! I want to care for ants too but haven’t gotten around to that one yet

      I don’t know what flex writing is but the nibs didn’t seem to have much give to them so I’m guess no? Years ago, the last fountain pen I tried was some plastic Sheaffer pen I had heard was good for beginners. Not sure what model it was

      • Ragnarok314159@sopuli.xyz
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        8 months ago

        Flex writing is more like calligraphy, but a pen doesn’t need to have a full on spring nib for it. I like a medium flex nib for slight line variation while taking notes, but use a very flexible nib for the journals.

        What is nice about a flex nib is it lets you go into a world of fancier inks and papers that can really make writing enjoyable and fun to look at. I have too many inks right now, but use them all. They are fun to write and draw with as well.

        The Noodler Ahab was my first flex pen. I would still have it but my kid broke it. Was my fault for letting them try it, dropped it right on the nib like a torpedo.