Franklin-Christoph 14k SIG and Round Flex Nibs

[@andyprozeller4735]

"The quick very smooth dog jumps over things"!!! I can't stop laughing--I'm a simpleton

[@sbrebrown]

Andy Prozeller I'm glad you enjoyed it :-).

[@camojoe83]

Andy Prozeller that got a good laugh from me too. not often I have reason to belly laugh on a pen vid. good job!

[@YoustruckGold]

Thankyou . Was keen to see both of these in action. Keep up the great work!

[@maryharper9321]

Omg thanks for this review I just purchased both nibs and I would have lost my mind if it separated !!! Good to know just to touch back down thanks I love my Franklin Christoph pen and their ink is gorgeous

[@paddrino5991]

Dr. Brown, I've been watching your videos for a while now, but I wanted to give you a quick note about how much I am enjoying the new format. Video quality is superb! Wonderful job! I do miss the intro music though. :)

[@steveconquest6684]

I agree, the videos are much improved! His old intro music (if you like Byzantine chant) can be found at "Holy Saturday 2000, Choir of Vatopedi Fathers, Mount Athos. His former intro is a tonal indicator that precedes the main chorus and can be found at 33:18 on this recording. Cheers, Steve

[@sbrebrown]

Paddrino Thank you for the kind words

[@criscavi19]

Thanks for this video. I was curious about Franklin Christoph fountain pens.

[@caomhan84]

I prefer semiflex to vintage flex anyway. It suits my writing better. I would agree that the SIG nib looks more interesting, partly because the Round nib isn't fine enough to start with. I think they need to start with an EF to show off the line variation, even in semiflex. IMO, of course. I'm sure others like that line width. The SIG flex nib is a definite winner, though.

[@AnzanHoshinRoshi]

Thank you, Stephen. "The nib, the gist, the point, as it were." I will definitely be ordering these , perhaps in the autumn.

[@Tom_-]

I've seen more flex with standard steel nibs. For example the EF steel nib on my Pelikan M200 flexes very easily, not sure if it's meant to, but my writing accidentally has lots of character added to it.

[@grantgoodwine7333]

Been looking forward to this video. My f-C flex was incredibly smooth but had the issue with the nib and feed separating. I'm an illustrator/cartoonist so I needed a little more line variation than what it could deliver so I wound up sending it back and swapping for a fude nib. More than likely getting a second franklin Christoph with a sig flex later on down the road.

[@ewe392]

Do you have any good 'script/handwriting styles' books? What's the word for them, they are books with different styles of handwriting a-z and put together in word patterns for us to practice from?.

[@polatomp8094]

They should look at the feed - the nib is not deep enough in the feed for a flex nib. The price for using the Jowo nib units. I think they should try to create their own feed (maybe ebonite) that fits in the pen barrel. Something like the Noodler's Ahab. Then the nib could be deeper in the pen and would not bend out.

[@richardsims6016]

Dear Dr. SBRE, Great review!. Thank you. FC also has a 14K flex SIG nib. What comparative difference do you anticipate with the gold versus the steel SIG nibs, especially since the latter performed so beautifully & the former is quite a bit more expensive? Thanks.

[@matthewbeddow3278]

I think these nibs are now available on Edison pens also. Thanks for the review Stephen

[@Scbuksporting]

I see this as a pen with great potential, however, uncorrected this would be a deal breaker for me.A little re-engineering could fix the nib/feed seperation issue. Another great review as always.

[@creativewatercolor]

Younger Stephen would be so enthusiastic about these nibs! Not that you were not but he would sell me on these immediately. That being said, younger me wouldn't need much convincing either. So interesting to see how is our personal growth reflected in our approach to our wonderful hobby.

[@jaytaylor9232]

From what i understand the SIG grind is a stub rebranded as SIG. Italic - Cursive Italic - Stub. This is very old hat.

[@strelnikoff7]

Great video again! Does SIG nib separate/bend from the feed too? I was about to order one. That's actually bizarre and somewhat scary thing. Indicates (perhaps) metal fatigue in near future...

[@sbrebrown]

+strelnikoff7 Yes, the SIG does it too. I don't think the nib bends, I think it just loses its alignment. Perhaps there is a bit of wiggle room in the nib collar.

[@strelnikoff7]

Thank you! Knowing myself, I'd be constantly annoyed. Still... I may get one nevertheless. There's gotta be some way to fix it in place.

[@jp2503]

Are these nibs mediums?

[@carlosespinoza1198]

Amigo donde las puedo conseguir, porque en amazon no las venden. Se ven una maravilla y me encantan. Espero su respuesta, gracias.

[@jamestaylor9258]

Carlos Espinoza www.franklin-christoph.com/flex-nib.html

[@reginaphalange5894]

May I ask what is the ink of the second one?

[@johnedgar7956]

Thank you Stephen! Loved this video; VERY informative. Now I'm kind of curious about this antique glass you mentioned. Time to go hunt up your previous video. :-) Those nibs, especially the SIG, were awesome!

[@sbrebrown]

John Edgar Thanks! Should you be unable to find it, the video ought to be in my index on sbrebrown.com

[@johnedgar7956]

sbrebrown Thank you! :-)

[@patriciamcgreivy3774]

i like your new video; right to the topic . Thank you.

[@ainstolkiner2063]

Do this nibs go into the jinhao X450???

[@kimihaanstra7189]

Mooie video!! Ik heb 2 vraagjes: 1) welke 'nib size' heeft de sig nib? 2) hoeveel kost de sig nib? Groot fan van je werk, hoop je ooit nog eens te ontmoeten!😉

[@sbrebrown]

De Fine SIG is .55 mm. Prijsinformatie kun je vinden op de Franklin-Christoph-website.

[@jisa39]

What ink did you use on the SIG?

[@sbrebrown]

José Ignacio Silva Franklin-Christoph Midnight Emerald

[@jisa39]

Nice, thanks!

[@Perktube1]

Im sure by now that the brown fox has tired and laid down next to the dog.

[@hughmungus1572]

Have you already thought about reviewing the new Lamy Aion? :) You're dutch, can you also speak some german? Your pronunciation is very good

[@syncnc1924]

why is my hand being hurt while writing my lessons with this pens ??

[@vivianm3512]

Food Wishes!

[@feanaaro8652]

I cannot listen to the audio because I forgot my headphones... having said that, looking at 7:04 and forward was painful!

[@camojoe83]

Why?

[@camojoe83]

Feanaaro ah, I understand now. looked rough to me as well, surprised it did that. good thing its easy fix.

[@SpaceDave3000]

Why, in your opinion, can no one make vintage flex now? I agree, but it doesn't seem like something that should be so hard to achieve.

[@jisa39]

Writing sample 5:34

[@ThrowingItAway]

I recently bought a SIG from FC and I'm very disappointed with the grind. It doesn't seem like there was much care in grinding or I was sent the bottom of the barrel because I ordered just a nib and not a pen. The top side of the nib has a very ugly angled grind on it and the tines grab the paper when I write. It was a very disappointing experience and recommend they stay away from FC.

[@jereownby5116]

They sure sound scratchy on this video, Stephen. I take it that is just from how your sound is set up because you repeatedly say they are smooth.

[@sbrebrown]

It is.

[@bouvardc.2334]

I want a wet noodle so bad :"c.