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Nibs & Tips
Fountain Pen Nib Sizes Explained
What EF, F, M, and B nib widths actually mean, why Japanese nibs run about a size finer than Western ones, and how ink and paper change the line you get.
A Japanese Medium Nib Isn't a Western Medium: What the 0.2mm Difference Looks Like on Paper
Why a Japanese Medium nib writes like a Western Fine, worked conversions between the two sizing standards, and what the width difference actually changes on the page.
How Long Does Fountain Pen Ink Take to Dry? It Depends on Your Nib, Paper, and Hand
Worked dry-time numbers across nib widths, paper types, and humidity — and what actually helps left-handed writers avoid smearing a line that's still wet.