Esterbrook Journaler Nib * Custom Nib Studio * First Impressions

[@justinmcbride1662]

Thanks for this video. I noticed they offer this nib as an upgrade for that new Esterbrook Ebonite pen and I was intrigued. I’m glad to learn more about this nib.

[@seemownay]

My pleasure!

[@opajuzebette4781]

Have a lot of journaler nibs, also scribe and techo nibs. Use 14/18kt nibs in many esties too. Really loe the journaler best! 17:26

[@MariaRosseau]

Oooh I'm here for new nib experiments! Love the assortment of pens on the desk too!

[@seemownay]

Yeah, I'm very much in love with my small #6 nib pens.

[@PensandPaint]

I have a journaler’s nib in my Esterbrook Rocky Top. It was first Esterbrook pen and I love it. I just recently pur the Esterbrook Scribe nib and I’m looking forward to trying it out. Like you I also on the Esterbrook Estie in Seaglass and will put the scribe nib on it. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the SF pen show.

[@holyfirescribble]

I've been looking into the scribe nib too!

[@seemownay]

Thanks so much! I hope I won't be too overwhelmed at the show. I hope to be able to test the Scribe nib at the show. Would be a lot of fun! Hope you'll make a video, I'd love to hear your opinion!

[@impish22]

how fun, I have never seen this type of nib

[@seemownay]

I'm glad I was able to introduce you to something new!

[@rgcainmd]

I only have one custom nib: a broad Jowo 6 cursive italic ground by Kirk Speer. I put it on my Amber Opus 88 Jazz. It looks amazing and is such a smooth and fun writer. After watching your video, I’ve set my sights on acquiring a journaler nib.

[@seemownay]

That sounds like a great nib!

[@gemini7083]

Wow you make this look so good! I hope to snag one of these one day

[@seemownay]

It's so good!

[@cerealnana]

I may have accidentally got this nib as well. I'm glad you love it!

[@Tamara-pens]

@cerealnana where did you accidentally 😂 get your nib from? UK?

[@cerealnana]

@@Tamara-pens Nah, ordered it straight from Esterbrook. Got here in two days!

[@Tamara-pens]

@@cerealnana thanks will have to look into that. Quite fancy the nib but not necessarily another pen body.

[@Tamara-pens]

@@cerealnana were there any extra import taxes on top of the nib and shipping?

[@cerealnana]

@@Tamara-pens nope!

[@ironmic9244]

Finally getting the chance to watch the video. How many Esties do you have now? 3? I always forget what the journaler nib is, but I think I'll not forget anymore. It did look good with Serenity Blue. If you rotate inward, you might find a left oblique really helps you. I do love that Seaglass. Now just have to check out the Techo nib??? and I'll finally be caught up.

[@oldladywcamera]

Thanks for this. Have been curious about this nib.

[@seemownay]

Glad I could help!

[@tattooedcat]

Very cool! One day I’ll get a nib with a Journaler Grind. It looks beautiful! 🤘🏼😸🧡🖋

[@seemownay]

I'll send you mine!

[@holyfirescribble]

I like the sharper edge of the journaler nib. Describing it like a medium stub nib? Is that a thing? 🤔 It is a great writer! I want more esties, and I want more custom nibs!

[@seemownay]

Did I really say that? I tried to find it just now, but I can't. Would you be able to point me to the minute? Regardless, if you look on the Esterbrook page for the Journaler, this is how it is described: "medium stub grind" - so I guess it's not wrong. I absolutely agree on the more Esties and more custom nib movement. LOL. Bring them on.

[@holyfirescribble]

@@seemownay lol, no! I don't think you said it, but that's how I described it in the comment!

[@marilyngardner4269]

I really like the Journaler nib. I have two!

[@seemownay]

Yes, I can see that - I really enjoy the nib!

[@NotesFromPastAmy]

The journaler nib looks so good with your handwriting. It looks and feels much like a standard round nib to me, but I have had mine for 1.5 days so what do I know 😂 I would love to know how similar or different it is in comparison to a FC sig nib!

[@seemownay]

It's not so vastly different than a 1.1 or 1.5 stub, but I can see the edges on the lines. They are not all the same width and that's exactly what I'm looking for. A bit of variation, but not that much that I have to be super precise or that the writing feels laborious.

[@NotesFromPastAmy]

@@seemownay Interesting. I didn't feel that it was similar to a stub, but to a regular round tipped nib. I compared my writing before the grind to after and there is a difference to the horizontal strokes but I struggle to see it with my writing. I'm thinking I need to write in a different style to see it more...? I'm not sure, but, at the moment, it is my least favorite custom grind. 😣

[@theartesana]

@6:33 📄 🖋️

[@opajuzebette4781]

Which nib arecyou referring to when you sat SIG nib?

[@seemownay]

A nib ground by Audrey Matteson and offered through Franklin-Christoph. It’s a Stub Italic Gradient nib hence called SIG.

[@xxflipchick22xx]

Do you like the Journaler or Techo nib better for the Estie?

[@seemownay]

That's are really tough question. Both nibs are so different - and I have used the Techo more as a sketching pen. I really want to use and try the Techo with colored ink just like I use all my other pens for journaling and letter writing. I really can't say I like one over the other.

[@opajuzebette4781]

Disregard, stub italic grind. I actually have some lotus nis grous t a cursive italic. Writes like journaler does