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 FPR FLEX NIB (Jinhao x750) I purchased this nib from "Fountain Pen Revolution" for $6.75 USD and about $5 USD in shipping costs. This nib was listed as " FPR #6 Chrome Fine Flex Nib"  meaning that this is FPR's standard flex option as opposed to their Ultra Flex. As far as I am aware, this nib only comes in fine (F) and the Ultra-Flex only comes in extra fine (EF).  This Nib comes in Chrome (featured here) and a two-tone gold and chrome version. The nib writes from about 0.5mm to 1.1mm. You can purchase this in a #6 or a #5.5. Issues I've had The First Issue I noticed is that the tines are not very difficult to "spring"."Springing" a fountain pen nib is when you over-flex the nib and the tines of the pen do not return to their natural position. The frequency that this occurs is probably because I spent a lot of time working with the Zebra G nib, which is much more flexible. Overall Review As much as a like this nib, I would suggest that ...

 What's in my Urban Sketching Kit What is a Daily Sketching Kit? A daily sketching kit is an assortment of tools and materials that an artist brings with them regardless of where or what they are doing. Keeping a kit of your go-to sketching tools on standby at all times is a great way to make sure that you are never without the ability to create when inspiration strikes. Every artist will carry a different mix of materials that fit their needs. This post is not telling you what to bring sketching but simply showing what I bring and maybe giving you inspiration as to what you could bring with you. The Kit Itself I've been carrying my supplies in a Five Star "Stand 'N Store Pencil Pouch for quite some time now and have had no issues. The pouch fits a 3.5 x 5in sketchbook, and many pens and pencils. I also like the fact that this pouch is built in such a way that allows for it to stand on its own (although heavier materials can unbalance it and mess this up). Micron Pens ...