My favorite nib grinds from the Philly Pen Show | Reverse Architect & Journaler nibs

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5 ай бұрын

Since I forgot to mention in the video, below has the ink info, along with the nib info, for both pens.
TWSBI Diamond Mini Clear
Originally fine nib, ground to a reverse architect by Kirk Spear/Pen Realm www.penrealm.com/services/nib...
Inked with: Kobe 34, Sorakuen Tea Green
TWSBI Eco T Mint
Originally a medium nib, ground to a journaler by Gena Salorino/Custom Nib Studio www.customnibstudio.com/
Inked with: Diamine Inkvent '23 Moon Beam
#fountainpen #ink #stationery

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@nizammajid5002 4 ай бұрын

Am so looking forward to try out the Jounaler nib grind. Love it! Thanks for the video!

@kimdujour 5 ай бұрын

I had no idea that the speerpoint is broad on the reverse. I just thought it was a needlepoint. Thank you for this sharing video. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the perspective and cursive smooth italic.

@thecloudydesk 5 ай бұрын

So did I until someone told me about theirs! Yeah I'm going to try to rotate both of those in soon.

@tattooedcat 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! I love seeing your writing samples and hearing about how you find the grinds. The Speerpoint that I got, I asked for a larger point. Needlepoint is not my thing, and he made mine an EF. I love the SIG nibs from Franklin-Christoph. They are such a forgiving grind. And I also check all my pens for reverse writing just for some line variation and use on crappy paper. My medium CSI from Mark Bacas is one of the most beautiful writers I have. And the reverse architects I have are also my favorites! Thank you so much for sharing! 🤘🏼😸🧡🖋

@thecloudydesk 5 ай бұрын

Oh good to know he can do it as an EF! I'm not sure I'd want it as a needlepoint.

@queenbuzybee4074 5 ай бұрын

You have me curious for an architect/reverse architect! I‘ve never tried one, but I really like what I saw. Thanks for sharing!❤

@thecloudydesk 5 ай бұрын

If you can't tell I'm obsessed with mine. It is truly the most functional pen I own now

@fountainPENdulum 5 ай бұрын

I've gotten a hybrid architect with a reverse ultra extra fine (originally a Sailor Zoom Nib) by Mark Bacas. Also, Medium into an Architect RT by the Nib Tailor. I think I may have preferred it the reverse manner- fine side being the normal side and the reverse side the architect. I'd like to try a Fine Architect, as I prefer finer Nibs, what may be a disadvantage is the finer the nib the less contrast or line variation between the horizontal and vertical strokes. So there's that:)

@thecloudydesk 5 ай бұрын

Yeah I had the LAMY cursive nib which I know is similar to an architect and I didn't love it. Having it on the reverse is much more enjoyable for me.

@ironmic9244 5 ай бұрын

Very nice video with some food for thought. I have not yet contemplated whether to do any reverse grinds, but it is very practical as you demonstrated.

@thecloudydesk 5 ай бұрын

Two pens in one! As someone who doesn't like to have many pens inked up it makes it super useful

@julia-here 5 ай бұрын

Such a great video! The journaler's nib is definitely on my wishlist; and you've definitely got me thinking more about the reverse architect for that sort of two-in-one header-and-body option! The Spearpoint may be a better fit for me personally but I don't know if I'd ever consider that before seeing your demo so definitely appreciate your thoughts here!

@thecloudydesk 5 ай бұрын

Would love to hear what you get when you do decide!

@KatiesCraftStudio 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you love your nibs! Specialty nibs are the best!

@thecloudydesk 5 ай бұрын

Only problem is it's addicting. Now when I use one of my standard nibs I'm like, but what can I do to you.

@KatiesCraftStudio 5 ай бұрын

@@thecloudydesk it totally is but in my experience, it passes. Not because I'm less obsessed with the nibs but because I already have most of the kinds I want and since I have them in a swappable format, I don't really find that I need many more.

@thecloudydesk 5 ай бұрын

@@KatiesCraftStudio good to know! I feel like once I have a good stash of Jowo grinds it will also help me resist new pens more because I will have ways of shaking things up and keeping my collection feeling fresh

@KatiesCraftStudio 5 ай бұрын

@@thecloudydesk that has been 100% my intent too. It works... But not entirely 😝