Thank you for sharing this information. This helps me feel confident making fun beginner purchases without the beginner mistakes. Without videos like these I dont know where to start trying flex nibs, and I would not like buying higher tier with zero experience.
Commented already today on different flex vid, but I’m back to say you pointed out the main difference for me in the flex experience. I’m looking for an artistic look to the writing not an everyday writer when I flex. 💪😂 I love that Zebra G no matter how fussy it is! Thanks so much for all the research, and for pointing out how important the paper is.
Let's go! Great post as always Shak. Super informative. Honorable mention: Pilot FA10 as can get 742 or 912 for $130-$150. If you have learned to write with less pressure (and is a good tool to practice this with, which will benefit all fountain pen use) then you can even use as daily writer. I do. If you have more pressure then the 743 FA15 is prob better for daily writer but won't flex as much or as easily & more expensive ($200-$250). Can't wait to see your post on higher end, vintage flex pens. Rumors are you have a "special" pen🤷🏻♂️😂 Thanks for the great content as always.
@SoupDumplings8 Regalia is more stiff, and thicker layer of metal. FPR seems flimsy in comparison. FPR steel can get about half of the line width compared to Regalia. That is not speaking low of FPR, but very highly of Regalia. Totally different league. Hope that helps.
Great video Shak. I have the FPR and am having it tuned to smooth the scratchiness. I write everyday corrospondence with it on a daily basis. I wonder, if the Gold Nib of the FPR V2 would be better? Your Toughts as you have both?
These two come to my mind: ua-cam.com/video/Y7DyNrJK6iI/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/-Q6sXove-pQ/v-deo.html Also, it is just the versatility, overall feel in hand, ink capacity, and even the stock nib... all for the very affordable price.
Fascinating, and informative Shak!! I have a V200, but got it with an Asvine nib. In that case, what would you say my options would be for replacing the nib with a Flex nib?? I was contemplating getting an FPR ultra flex and trying to get that to work. I did get a 10 pack of Titanium Zebra G's and I'm trying to reform the shape of one to fit the 6 mm feed of a Jinhao X450 (it's not quite there yet). I have plenty of feeds so if I screw one up.....
Get the bock 250 nib unit from FPR with a steel flex. It works great. Also, bock Zebra G from FNF fits. Bock unit fits the v200 that comes with Asvine.
@@zeus52452 the FPR ultra flex nib won't work in the regular Asvine housing unfortunately ...I tried as I had some extras. Gotta get the Asvine w/bock nib and then get the bock FPR housing/feed/nib ($55). It's worth it though. For $120 you have one of the best flex pens out there.
@@ArthurPhillip7 Actually no. I got the Bock compatible Ultra Flex nib unit and it was a direct screw in replacement for the Asvine nib that mine came with. That's the nib Shak was referring to and it is fantastic. As an update - another flex nib to try is the 2 tone Ultraflex with an Ebonite feed from Osprey Pens. I got it today (9-3-24) and installed it in a Gravitas Dinkey and it is better than the fine flex nib I got with the pen. I know, an odd combination of a #6 size nib in such a small pocket pen.
@@zeus52452 yep you are right! It will fit into any Asvine 200 whether you get the bock nib or standard Asvine nib. I was wrong! Thanks for correcting. Can save an extra 5-10 dollars. (Not being sarcastic hahah. Sometimes hard to tell on here)
Very nice video. Have you used the Noodler's Triple Tail nib? It's very different from any of the other Noodler's nibs. Very wet, very soft, capable of extremely wide lines and mine never railroads. Not as fine a line to begin with though.
@@Shak-MD Mine are on dip pens, but I have tested this by wetting a nib and keeping it wet, to see how long it would last before corroding. I wonder if the type of ink may impact on this - that some are not really neutral in acidity? I should add that even with a dip pen I do not always clean and dry between uses.
@@Shak-MD Thanks, I will go and check that out! Update: have checked, interesting read. Honestly, I think it's probably not worth putting a dip nib in a fountain pen. I've been down that road with various pen bodies, but the results were never wholly satisfactory. As for FPR nibs, well, would love to try one but their shipping cost more than the product. So, not really going to happen. They are not that serious about marketing to any country in Oceania it seems. Pity really.
Your channel is underrated, such top quality content. Thank you.
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this information. This helps me feel confident making fun beginner purchases without the beginner mistakes.
Without videos like these I dont know where to start trying flex nibs, and I would not like buying higher tier with zero experience.
My pleasure. I sm glad it was helpful.
IMO, the Zebra G is like writing with a nail. Scratchy like fingers on a blackboard.
True. True. Also depends how much pressure I put on the paper, and what my angle of writing is.
Commented already today on different flex vid, but I’m back to say you pointed out the main difference for me in the flex experience. I’m looking for an artistic look to the writing not an everyday writer when I flex. 💪😂 I love that Zebra G no matter how fussy it is! Thanks so much for all the research, and for pointing out how important the paper is.
Thank you! I am glad you like
Great analysis Shak, this answered my question about if there was a flex nib that fit the V200.
Very informative video. Have a good weekend. Stay flexible. 😀
Thank you! You too!
Let's go! Great post as always Shak. Super informative.
Honorable mention: Pilot FA10 as can get 742 or 912 for $130-$150.
If you have learned to write with less pressure (and is a good tool to practice this with, which will benefit all fountain pen use) then you can even use as daily writer. I do. If you have more pressure then the 743 FA15 is prob better for daily writer but won't flex as much or as easily & more expensive ($200-$250).
Can't wait to see your post on higher end, vintage flex pens. Rumors are you have a "special" pen🤷🏻♂️😂
Thanks for the great content as always.
Thanks! I need to find that bird that spies for you and put them in a cage! 😆😆😆😆😆
@@Shak-MD modern birds 🟰 drones 😂😂
how does the required pressure for line variation compare between the Regalia Cross Flex and FPR Steel Flex?
@SoupDumplings8 Regalia is more stiff, and thicker layer of metal. FPR seems flimsy in comparison. FPR steel can get about half of the line width compared to Regalia. That is not speaking low of FPR, but very highly of Regalia. Totally different league. Hope that helps.
Please turn the levels up. The sound is very low. Thanks for the video.
I think youtube does something to my videos. This pne sounds pkay on a smartphone. Can you try?
What pen body are you using with the Regalia Writing Labs?
Kyuseido kakari.
Great information thanks
Thank you!
HI ! GREAT VIDEO ! CAN U PLEASE MAKE A COMPARISON BETWEEN THE GOLD AND STEEL FPR ULTRAFLEX PLEASE? :)
THAT WOULD BE INTERESTING !
Sure. In the near future.
Nice post! Where might I find the replacement nib units for the Asvine V200 that were mentioned?
Thanks. Here is the precise link.
fprevolutionusa.com/products/fpr-fnf-6-chrome-ultra-flex-bock-compatible-nib-unit-ebonite-feed
That is for fpr nib.
Great video Shak. I have the FPR and am having it tuned to smooth the scratchiness. I write everyday corrospondence with it on a daily basis. I wonder, if the Gold Nib of the FPR V2 would be better? Your Toughts as you have both?
The Jiapor V2 nib is softer, but I like the steel better. My previous Flex-o-Flex video shows the gold version. It is a leaky mess tbh.
LOL I will stay with the steel nib then. LOL
Do you have a video on why you like the V200 so much?
These two come to my mind:
ua-cam.com/video/Y7DyNrJK6iI/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/-Q6sXove-pQ/v-deo.html
Also, it is just the versatility, overall feel in hand, ink capacity, and even the stock nib... all for the very affordable price.
Fascinating, and informative Shak!! I have a V200, but got it with an Asvine nib. In that case, what would you say my options would be for replacing the nib with a Flex nib?? I was contemplating getting an FPR ultra flex and trying to get that to work. I did get a 10 pack of Titanium Zebra G's and I'm trying to reform the shape of one to fit the 6 mm feed of a Jinhao X450 (it's not quite there yet). I have plenty of feeds so if I screw one up.....
Get the bock 250 nib unit from FPR with a steel flex. It works great. Also, bock Zebra G from FNF fits. Bock unit fits the v200 that comes with Asvine.
@@zeus52452 the FPR ultra flex nib won't work in the regular Asvine housing unfortunately ...I tried as I had some extras. Gotta get the Asvine w/bock nib and then get the bock FPR housing/feed/nib ($55). It's worth it though. For $120 you have one of the best flex pens out there.
Thank you for this level of specificity! @@Shak-MD
@@ArthurPhillip7 Actually no. I got the Bock compatible Ultra Flex nib unit and it was a direct screw in replacement for the Asvine nib that mine came with. That's the nib Shak was referring to and it is fantastic. As an update - another flex nib to try is the 2 tone Ultraflex with an Ebonite feed from Osprey Pens. I got it today (9-3-24) and installed it in a Gravitas Dinkey and it is better than the fine flex nib I got with the pen. I know, an odd combination of a #6 size nib in such a small pocket pen.
@@zeus52452 yep you are right! It will fit into any Asvine 200 whether you get the bock nib or standard Asvine nib. I was wrong! Thanks for correcting. Can save an extra 5-10 dollars. (Not being sarcastic hahah. Sometimes hard to tell on here)
Very nice video. Have you used the Noodler's Triple Tail nib? It's very different from any of the other Noodler's nibs. Very wet, very soft, capable of extremely wide lines and mine never railroads. Not as fine a line to begin with though.
Never tried the triple tail. I have been tempted though.
@@Shak-MD I'd be interested in your opinion of it.
Funny, my Zebra G nibs last for months, and usually wear out before corroding.
On the fountain pen? Mine last longer on the dip pen.
@@Shak-MD Mine are on dip pens, but I have tested this by wetting a nib and keeping it wet, to see how long it would last before corroding. I wonder if the type of ink may impact on this - that some are not really neutral in acidity? I should add that even with a dip pen I do not always clean and dry between uses.
@@davyj5216 Absolutely. FNF site gives how long it lasts with many different inks.
@@Shak-MD Thanks, I will go and check that out! Update: have checked, interesting read. Honestly, I think it's probably not worth putting a dip nib in a fountain pen. I've been down that road with various pen bodies, but the results were never wholly satisfactory. As for FPR nibs, well, would love to try one but their shipping cost more than the product. So, not really going to happen. They are not that serious about marketing to any country in Oceania it seems. Pity really.
How much money for flexible ink pen of fontain rupees
Varies by type and manufacturer.
WHY ARE YOU WHISPERING
Being super secretive about the very affordable flex nib fountain pens :) Cheers!