Kakimori Dip Nibs - Stainless Steel - Ink Swatching & Writing Performance - Comparisons

[@TheOriginalXultar]

Best video on these nibs and holders on KZbin. Thank you!

[@fountainPENdulum]

Thank you, much appreciated! I wanted to cover the information I would have liked to know before purchasing!

[@MarcellHobbs]

I had the same dilemma when I first discovered the Kakimori nib. I did not want to purchase one at that price point for writing or swatching. I considered for art, but then had to decide which metal. I initially purchased the SS to use with the Tachikawa nib holder. I later purchased the brass nib and the Kakimori nib holder. I appreciate your thorough recommendation on washing and handling the nib units. New subscriber! ❤🖋️

[@fountainPENdulum]

That's awesome! Thanks! How do you like the brass vs. the stainless steel? & What's your opinion of the nib holder?

[@missharkiss]

I have been using my steel nib for over a month now and tried it with various inks and I have found it works well with a variety of inks, but the ones that have a quick dry time don’t work very well. Pigmented Sailor inks work beautifully.

[@fountainPENdulum]

Nice! So glad you're enjoying the convenience of this great dip nib! That's definitely a good note on quick dry inks. I've heard several others mention that as they've become acquainted with the Kakimori nib, they can notice more of the ink characters as far as Viscosity and Behavior goes- which is so awesome!

[@jenniferjenzen9278]

Thanks so much for this video! I was on the fence for so long about buying the Kakimori nib (many other videos showed writing samples that were so thick and messy). I then found your video (so informative on how to use it) and suggesting endless pens. That was by far the best price! I was then able to justify buying a bottle of Sailor Manyo Shirakashi :) thank you for sharing and all the hard work you put into you videos.

[@fountainPENdulum]

Thank you very much, that is very much appreciated! Which Kakimori nib did you end up going with, and what do you think of it so far?!

[@messmer777]

Thanks a ton for this video, maybe this will help--I found that tapping the nib on the edge of the bottle a few times knocks the heavy blob of ink and mitigates the initial ink dump but doesn't really decrease the amount of lines you can write on one dip. It seems to vary how well it works depending on ink though, ymmv but hope it'll help.

[@fountainPENdulum]

Thank you! I appreciate that tip! That would be very helpful! You described the process very well:)

[@myepictbr6968]

Interesting video. I get about one A5 page of pretty uniform writing with my steel kakimori. I do tap the excess ink off on the edge of an ink bottle/well and this helps me to avoid super thick lines or ink dumps at the start.

[@fountainPENdulum]

Thank you, ooh good to know. I imagine as usual the ink and paper play into how the writing experience is! Good to know your experience was similar to mine, one always wonders!

[@syddlinden8966]

I let the ink back-flow with my glass pens too. Works like a charm.

[@fountainPENdulum]

Nice! It does make a big difference in writing performance and writing longevity!

[@erin7770]

Really thorough video! I have mine coming in the mail soon so I want to be able to use it optimally.

[@fountainPENdulum]

Thank you! Which one are you getting?!

[@wildlyimaginable]

After much mulling over I, too, got the stainless steel nib. Been experimenting with other dip pens as well and thinking I still might get the brass nib for full comparison. Thanks for the video.

[@fountainPENdulum]

Thanks! Yes, I wouldn't be surprised if I picked up the brass nib as well at some point! Any other dip nibs you've especially enjoyed? I love the Brause Blue Pumpkin!

[@ABirdWoman]

Very helpful and great examples of how to use this pen; I will continue to consider the S/S as my sketching pen.

[@fountainPENdulum]

Thanks! I just did some sketching with it using various fountain pens inks, and it worked really well. It works best for me to do a shallow dip and leave excess on the rim. That way, when I go for my first stroke, it's not too saturated.

[@fountainPENdulum]

Check out Sailors Hocoro Dip Pen also with a Fude Nib for sketching! It's on my list!

[@art-alchemy]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION! I want to get this dip pen for my bday in January. St. Louis Art Supply is too expensive. That holder is available now through Amazon at the same price. Thank's so very much! Greatly appreciated! Maria

[@fountainPENdulum]

You are so welcome! Hope you really enjoy whichever you go with- brass or stainless steel! Thanks!

[@art-alchemy]

@@fountainPENdulum I bought both actually. Thank You again! Maria

[@fountainPENdulum]

@@art-alchemy oh nice! Enjoy!

[@fanatlarge]

Thank you, very helpful review. As others here I'm trying to make an informed decision if this kind of nib could work for me (mostly sketching), and if so, steel or brass. I think it's going to be the brass nib.... I wonder if water colours would also work in place of ink, that would expand the palette considerably.

[@fountainPENdulum]

Quite certain watercolor would work without any challenge. I'll have to give it a go!

[@fanatlarge]

@@fountainPENdulum Meanwhile I've got my own brass nib (yay!), and made the first tests. A very preliminary result: there seems to be a difference between classic dye based ink and pigmented inks / watercolour. Classic ink stays wet longer, while pigmented liquid seems to be less liquid (if that is a thing?), and doesn't run as well. That said, it's only first impressions, and may also have to do with the paper. I'm curious what your experiences will be.

[@UARELOVE1010]

A thorough video on the Kakimori nib. The nib cost has gone up considerably at EndlessPens now. It is selling for $53 I believe 😢

[@fountainPENdulum]

Thank you. Yes, I recently looked at their website because I'm curious to get a brass nib and was rather disappointed that the price had gone up. ..

[@k.3toi1e]

Where did you get that holder for the inks?

[@fountainPENdulum]

This is an Ink Vial Stabilizer! I make them myself from solid wood. Here is a link to my shop: fountainpendulum.square.site/product/vial-stabilizer-various-woods-finishes-/120

[@mixeddrinks8100]

I still don't get why it is so expensive, and doesn't even include the actual holder...

[@fountainPENdulum]

I suppose because its design is unique and it works well overall. R&D recoup

[@anil4nature]

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