Tachikawa G nib

[Nickkih]

Here it is
Author Topic: If your'e in a bad mood just step away from your work station...... 

[Brad franklin]

Yes , Nickkih i remember , i read it. Thanks for your advice that is what I have done turn the light box off. Closed the ink containers and put my pens away fpr the night. When I am ready I will hit it again. I do not wont to give up because of a bad couple of writing days. I am my own worst critic. 

[Nickkih]

Hang I there Brad  :-)

[Erica McPhee]

I don't know if it is good news or bad news but I still experience those times, too, when nothing seems to work right!    Yes, put it aside for a bit. And you may find when you go back, it all works quite well. 

[Perfectsettings]

Erica, did you get the new Tachikawa nib?  I'm curious to know if you like it.

[Erica McPhee]

Not yet! I'm still waiting on my walnut ink, too so I can finish up the Capital tutorials! 

[ewigginton]

For what it's worth from a newbie, I have to say I've tried about a dozen different nibs so far, and lately my favorite is the Tachikawa G. I had pretty much stayed with the Nikko G, then the Zebra G was okay, but I think I can get finer strokes with the Tach G.

Just my opinion!

Ellen

[Erica McPhee]

They finally arrived!

I liked it. It is a bit sharp for my taste but seems to produce nice hairlines and I enjoyed using it for some Spencerian.

I don't know why but I seem to have the opposite experience to everyone else when it comes to the G nibs. I find the Nikko the most flexible and the Zebra the stiffest with the Tachikawa in between.

[Perfectsettings]

Good to know.  Time to retire the Hiro.

[dailyletterings]

I don't know why but I seem to have the opposite experience to everyone else when it comes to the G nibs. I find the Nikko the most flexible and the Zebra the stiffest with the Tachikawa in between.

same here!! i have a really heavy hand (i think) compared to most and the tachikawa was in the middle.  zebra g was the sharpest/stiffest/most scratchy - my very first nib i purchased and learned calligraphy with, then i tried the other G's and nikko g was my most favorite of the 3. 

they are all pretty similar though in terms of steel nibs. but then i tried the brause 361 - blue pumpkin. so good and even more flexible with a longer neck which to me feels like i have more control.

i think i'll go get a brause EF66 next per linda's suggestion!! i think that's molly suber thorpe's go-to nib as well!

[FrenchBlue Joy]

I tired the Tachikawa G when I first got it, and didn't have any problems like Brad was talking about with ink flow...  BUT... 

I don't like the nib.  I find it really hard and inflexible!   It's certainly smooth-writing and the point is very fine, so the hairlines are good, but I feel like I'd get a cramp in my hand trying to make the downstrokes.  I've been using the Leonardt Principal lately, so I'm getting used to a very light touch for the thicks. 

[Brad franklin]

I recieved my principal today and so far love it. I am afraid of being heavy handed from using the tachikawa G, i will have to lighten up. I dont  think I will use the tachikawa G anymore. I will have them for backup of course, and who knows maybe I will pick them up later on.

[Marcia Aronow]

Joy, which oblique pen holder are you using with your Leonardt Principal nib?  The flange on the holders that I have are too wide - think I may have to give in & buy a good, adjustable holder.  BTW I do love the G nibs, my favorite being the Zebra.  It's the most flexible.  And yes, I find that it does help to have layers of practice paper or blotting paper underneath the paper that I'm working on.  With envelopes, it usually doesn't matter. 

[FrenchBlue Joy]

I have a couple of Unique Obliques pen staffs that fit the Leonardt Principal, as well as the Paper and Ink Arts adjustable oblique, which fits everything under the sun!