Below you will find scans of handwriting samples from the nibs in my collection.  I am not a retailer and therefore do not have access to all of the nib widths available.  I will update this list as my collection grows.  For other good writing samples and to fill in any holes below, visit Niche Pens and/or The Nib Nook at The Goulet Pen Company.

The below samples are standardized using Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black and written on Rhodia 80 gm grid paper.  Remember that there is an inherent degree of variation that exists between nibs, even those of the same size designation.  Variability also is introduced by the user’s individual writing style but hopefully the text below gives you an idea of what to expect.

 

M100/M150

EF – Extra Fine

M – Medium

B – Broad

BB – Double Broad

 

M200

EF – Extra Fine

F – Fine

M – Medium

OB – Oblique Broad

OBB – Oblique Double Broad

ML – Medium Lettering

IM – Italic Medium

 

M205/215

EF – Extra Fine

M – Medium

B – Broad

BB – Double Broad

 

M250

M – Medium

 

Miscellaneous

IB – Italic Broad

DF – Manifold Fine

1.75mm – Calligraphy