Why are fountain pen nibs made of metal?
FAQ 5.0 by Burt Janz
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5.0 Why are fountain pen nibs made of metal?

If fountain pen nibs were made of hard plastics or other materials, they might crack or split during use. If they were made of a material that is too soft, they would either wear out very quickly or be too easily mashed down and destroyed. So, metal is used to make the nib of a fountain pen. Keep in mind that you

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