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[Pedro]

Bock has graciously introduced a new nib with an innovative slit:
http://www.peter-boc...html#inhalte528
I call it the Cardiologist's nib. Reminds me of an EKG.
Does the feed's channel have to follow the slit?

[Teej47]

Funny, I think Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Kinda cool.



Tim

[Pedro]

I love that recording!

[vintage penman]

If it ain't broke don't fix it ! Why do a wonky slit ?

[JonSzanto]

If it ain't broke don't fix it ! Why do a wonky slit ?

• Doing a wonky slit doesn't break the original - they'll still be there.
• Variety is the spice of life. Maybe an interesting new pen just cries out for a newly designed slit?

[2manypenz]

• Doing a wonky slit doesn't break the original - they'll still be there.
• Variety is the spice of life. Maybe an interesting new pen just cries out for a newly designed slit?

Agreed on both counts....Wonder if this design will cut down on nib creep of some inks?
I like the EKG similarity....brings to mind the heart-shaped breather-holes of some vintage nibs.
Thanks for sharing this Doc!

[Pedro]

Does the feed's channel have to follow the slit?

[Gobblecup]

In any case I am happy to see bock experimenting with their nibs, maybe we will see some more interesting stuff in the future.

Thanks for sharing this!

[Greg Minuskin]

Wow, what a nib! Now try and straighten that nib when there is an accident; a challenge!

Greg Minuskin

[fountainbel]

Wow, what a nib! Now try and straighten that nib when there is an accident; a challenge!

Greg Minuskin

Fully right Greg, straightening such a bend nib will be much more difficult!
I am not sure there is a benefit in making an assymetrical slit, except for the aeshetical aspect .
It can I even be considered as a disadvantage.
Personally I see it as a "gadget" , aiming being "different".
Any assymetry between the two tines can create a "unbalance", resulting in the fact the "weaker" tine flexes more easily then the other.
The risks of "tension cracks" in the grooves - due to the notch effect - is also increasing
Not fully sure, but .....
Francis

Edited by fountainbel, 28 April 2012 - 10:42 AM.