My handwriting is too wayward to make any use of the stub nib, although some might argue that wayward handwriting is the perfect candidate for a little extra help. Cheers! I love a SMOOTH (ie not scratchy) extra fine, or fine nib. Even my extra fines are great for when I’m trying to take some quick notes. Which nib size should I get on a TWSBI Eco? Given that I’m too far to come try them in the shop, this is really helpful. So a TWSBI EF would be about the size of a Pilot F, and if you want something larger, I would get a TWSBI F. I find TWSBI nibs to be slightly finer than Lamy nibs, but definitely not as fine as Japanese nibs like Pilot. —. Comes in EF, F, M, B, Stub1.1 nib choicesColors: White/Clear or Black/Clear or All Clear, Pen cap is able to post onto the back of the pen. I like the old time’s Parkers, like models 51, 61 & 75. Made for the beginner who just wants to try out fountain pens, all the way to the experts. My circle letters (e, a, o) tend to get a bit too jumbled up and illegible when the nib is too wide. Comes in EF, F, M, B, Stub1.1 nib choicesColors: White/Clear or Black/Clear or All Clear Pen cap is able to post onto the back of the pen Piston Filler Fountain pen.Simply unscrew the end cap, dip into ink, screw back the end cap, and your done! You *can* fit a 580 nib inside the cap of a Mini, though - so I can't imagine the 7mm wingspan of the FPR nibs being a problem. When I go to select the nib for the TWSBI ECO-T Fountain Pen – Coral, the choices are “Broad” or “1.1mm”. Thank you very much, Liz, for doing this comparison post! Hi! Please select another product or variant. The more absorbent your paper, the more the ink will spread out, and your lines will appear thicker. Ready to write!! Although I can see now I may need (want) more than one… so the question has become which one I’ll get first! A quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly complicated fountain pen world: If you write small, go with an EFFor the normal writer, F is the most popularIf you tend to lean on a bigger font, M will be perfectB is for statements!! The article has truly peaked my interest. I have occasionally done writing samples of one or another, but it’s difficult to compare when they’re not on the same blog post (or paper, or using the same ink, etc.). Even how much pressure you write with can affect how broad the line is on the page. Ready to write!! My favourite fine nib is on my TWSBI AL-Mini Blue. Ready to write!! I’m not sure what the Stub part means. I mean, I guess they do that no matter what. The usual caveats: everything is quite dependent on your ink and your paper. I think I’m beyond that. ). I have been long remiss in not having all the nib sizes together on a page to compare. Please note: comments must be approved before they are published. Pen cap has an inner cap to insure a perfect seal when stored away. I have historically chosen broad nibs, liking to see the ink shading in particular, but over time, I’ve found I reach for my fine nibs the most. due to delivery service delays. Pen cap has an inner cap to insure a perfect seal when stored away. A good everyday worker. Over the years, I have skated back and forth from one end of the nib sizes to the other, with admittedly only short dalliances with the 1.1 stub. All Rights Reserved. I like how they feel on the page when I’m writing with them. I’m interested in getting one of these pens, but not sure about the nibs. I’m a bit confused about your stating the “1.1 Stub”…. This variant is sold out please select another, is for statements!! Spare nibs for some TWSBI pens: Eco, Go, Classic, Diamond Mini and Vac Mini. Your handwriting is quite lovely, IMHO. I do still have my broads, and when I sit down for a letter or a thank you note, I love seeing the personality of a pen and ink on a page. The 'wingspan' of the two FPR nibs was very similar (roughly 7mm), compared with 8mm for the TWSBI Diamond 580 nib; the Mini / Classic / Eco nib is closer to 6mm. I am normally a loyal user of the yellow Rhodia pad, but it’s not always the best for a more neutral photograph (as neutral as my photos can get, in any case). The 1.1 Stub refers to the shape of the nib, being 1.1 mm across. Comes in EF, F, M, B, Stub1.1 nib choicesColors: White/Clear/RoseGold Pen cap is able to post onto the back of the pen Piston Filler Fountain pen.Simply unscrew the end cap, dip into ink, screw back the end cap, and your done! Different inks also behave differently, some a bit drier, with less ink coming out onto the page, and giving a thinner line. My favourite nibs are fine and medium, depending on the different brands. Hoping you can help me with this. The ink is Noodler’s Raven Black, a fairly wet black ink, and a Rhodia top spiral A4 pad.