HongDian N8 (Long Knife Nib): An Artist Fountain Pen Review

Hey there Pen People!

Have you ever heard of so-called “long knife” nibs? I finally got bitten by the curiosity bug, and picked one up. This particular nib is attached to a HongDian N8, which is a striking pen with beautiful accents. Can I recommend both pen and nib? Watch on to find out!

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Here it is in an ef nib, if you want to play it safe:

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And here is the ink I used, Noodler’s Nightshade:

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Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Parts and features
06:20 Ink fill
08:13 Test lines
19:07 Drawing sample
20:23 Final thoughts