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Named for the Italian word for feather, the PIUMA fountain pen from Los Angeles–based Ensso is a study in functional simplicity. It’s precision-machined from a solid block of titanium and fitted with a German-made Bock #6 titanium nib Read More
Great looking pen. It is now one of my favourites. Despite being a relatively big pen it is not very heavy but is not light even. The minimalist design is a perfect fit with the shape and size of the pen. The stone wash finish looks amazing. The nib is also excellent offering great writing experience.
Patrick_YimIt's not the converter. Unfortunately it's the feed. The Bock nibs used by Ensso are those shipped as a nib-feed assembly. Many fountain pen makers use them, because it allows them to completely outsource the internals of the pen. Unfortunately they can be hit and miss. Sometimes the feed is too stingy, sometimes the flow is too generous.
MrSharkbaitOuch. This could get tl:dr. Are you asking about the Ensso nib specifically? Bock nibs in general? Titanium nibs as flex nibs? I'll try to keep it short...
It's a Bock nib. Ensso don't give it any special treatment, no tuning, no adjustments, etc etc. There is some luck-of-the-draw involved. It's always good to remember that. That said, Bock nibs are generally good. Ti Bock nibs are pretty much the only game in town. In other words if your pen has a titanium nib, it was probably made by Bock.
I got the EF.
It has a bit of flex, but I don't really use it as such. I mean I don't try to go broad on the down strokes. Still, it provides a pleasant writing experience.
Generous nib size, which is always good.
No drawbacks compared to steel.
In short I like the nib.
My "philosophy" (really sorry for using that word) on nibs is this:
Material is secondary, It's the craftsmanship that matters. This is true, even for flex nibs. At least to some extent.
Love the design and the feel of the nib. Sits nicely in the hand.
I only take off a star because the cap does not post and it will roll off my desk since the is no clip. Merely a result of the design.