LION Pen Nib Silk (Spoon Pen) Engraved with FUKUI IND CO E-F LION MADE IN JAPAN, ◆ 10 nibs for sale. The newm is tin-plated and will turn black due to rubbing, but it is not rust. I also enjoy penmanship, and I love using this LION newm because it feels so good to write with. This was a popular nib that was also included in the "Top 4 Recommended and Popular Pen Nibs for Penmanship Practice" ranking. Silk is a newm-colored spoon pen. Newm color is A fine-tipped type with aluminum processing. It is softer and smoother than chrome-colored nibs. In addition, the ink rarely drips, and it is also resistant to wear, which is a characteristic of the newm color. It is easy to handle even for beginners, and it is a fine-tipped nib that can produce mellow lines, so it is popular among enthusiasts. Spoon pens (kabura pens) etc. In penmanship practice, it is difficult to apply strong and weak strokes, and lines with variations like a brush cannot be produced, However, the opening and closing of the nib is smooth, and it is relatively easy to apply strong and weak strokes. Also, depending on the angle of the pen, you can create more strong and weak strokes, and thick and thin lines. It is a recommended nib for both beginners and veterans. Also, I enjoy penmanship, and among the hard-made pens such as kabura pens and Japanese character pens, It has a slightly softer impression, I think it is suitable for people with normal or lower writing pressure. Therefore, people who write with strong pressure may experience faster wear. ◆ About the Pen Nib Manufacturer ◆ LION pen nibs were manufactured by LION, the office equipment company, but they are no longer made. It is a pen nib brand that will eventually disappear. Currently, the Japanese pen nib brands on the market are Tachikawa, Nikko, and Zebra. The Nikko brand was succeeded by Tachikawa, so there are only two manufacturers: Tachikawa and Zebra. There are also stories that the older ones are better. Around 1985, during the high-growth period, the production of dip pens was 1 million gross. The number of pen nibs The number of workers, which used to be large, has decreased dramatically, and many of the workers who manufactured them during the mass production era had high skills. I have also heard that the ones from that time are good. The newm color may turn black due to friction between the nibs during storage, I heard that the performance does not change due to the peeling of the plating.