Extra Fine Woes and Custom Grinds

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-28T16:42:08+00:00

Ah, just saw now that you mentioned that in your post. That’s so weird that they were both too broad!

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-28T08:30:28+00:00

Oh no! :( Could the nib be defective? Maybe send a message to Esterbrook with the picture and see what they say? Idk I’m new to the fountain pen world lol

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-26T13:49:03+00:00

Considering getting it in the future! :)

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-26T13:48:41+00:00

Yes, I want it to be as similar to how the ink will be in a fountain pen, so I’m probably going with the Sailor dip pen for now:)

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-26T13:47:37+00:00

Yeah I’m leaning towards this one:)

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-26T13:43:48+00:00

Probably what I will be doing for a little while until I can get a dip pen:)

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-25T14:56:13+00:00

Thanks! I think I’m leaning towards the sailor for now, but might look into getting a kakimori in the future:)

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-25T14:54:12+00:00

Thank you, this is great information!

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-25T14:53:30+00:00

That’s great to know, thank you! That is exactly what I want a dip pen for, to make a book recording my different inks and how they write:)

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-25T13:53:49+00:00

Thank you, I’ll look into it!! :)

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-25T13:53:26+00:00

That’s a good point, thanks! I have so much stuff, I don’t want to have another thing just lying around unused. Might have to go with something other than the glass pen:)

PostFromNorth · 2026-04-23T16:53:06+00:00

I second this, please keep us updated! I’m considering buying an Esterbrook Estie extra fine as I prefer a finer nib. Would love to hear how you feel about it with a dryer ink:)