...So what exactly is the HYBRID PEN?
Rubato's Flex nib system was created with the goal of avoiding railroading, providing consistent and rich ink flow. It was made particularly with pointed pen calligraphy in mind, both for fountain pens and dip pens.
The crucial improvement made with Rubato’s pen is two reservoirs on a single nib. The main benefit of this is increasing the rate and consistency of ink flow.
The disappointment FP users frequently associate with flex nibs is often the issue of railroading, an issue that occurs when ink doesn’t collect in the nib and creates characteristic railroad like empty strokes. Some try using ebonite feeders for their hydrophilic effect.
Now, such fancy feeders aren’t really necessary. Eyedroppers works great, as well as cartridges for EDC. They combat other ink related issues besides railroading. For example, a traditional under nib feeder will naturally lose control of fine lines when using ink that’s too wet or heavy pigmented.
Even for the non-advanced calligrapher, managing ink flow with our system is easy. Whatever type of lines you want to create, this system keeps it all under control.
Notice the fine, long flourishes!
With a G nib installed, it's even easier to control. It comes with an upper reservor, allowing for consistent flow and dramatic contrast between thick strokes and fine hairlines.
Below is the result with a Hunt 101 installed. The most flexible dip nib available. It comes in bronze coated steel and is thinner than a G nib, producing thinner hairlines as well. Blue pumpkin nibs are also compativle, work similarly and have great flow.
