why the nib of a pen is split
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The split carries the ink to the tip and paper. As the sides of the nib spread and flex, ink moves down the opensplit (Gravity) and is drawn onto the absorbent paper (Capillary). ... The smoother the inside or joining faces of the split the better will be the flow, nibquality therefore does matter
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The split carries the ink to the tip and paper.
As the sides of the nib spread and flex, ink moves down the open split (Gravity) and is drawn onto the absorbent paper (Capillary). The greater the absorption qualities of the paper the faster or more easily the ink will move onto the paper's surface.
If you attempt to quickly spread the nib with a fast motion, meaning opening the split overly fast, capillary action will halt the flow of the ink. You can actually see it in suspension, it defies gravity. The smoother the inside or joining faces of the split the better will be the flow, nib quality therefore does matter.
This is the reason well-made nibs are expensive.
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