LION Pen Nib Silk (Spoon Pen) Engraved with FUKUI IND CO E-F LION MADE IN JAPAN, ◆ 20 pieces, 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. It was a popular nib that was also included in the top 4 recommended and popular rankings of dip pens for penmanship. Silk is a newm-colored spoon pen. Newm color is Fine-tipped type with aluminum processing. Softer and smoother than chrome-colored nibs. In addition, the ink rarely drips, and it is also resistant to abrasion, which is a characteristic of the newm color. It is easy to handle even for beginners, and it is a fine-tipped pen that can produce mellow lines, so it is a popular nib among enthusiasts. Spoon pens (cabra pens) etc. In penmanship, 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, but Among the hard-made pens such as cabra pens and Japanese character pens, It has a slightly softer impression, I think it is for people with normal or lower writing pressure. Therefore, people with strong pressure may wear it out quickly. ◆ About the Pen Nib Manufacturer ◆ LION pen nibs were manufactured by LION, an office machine company, but they are no longer made. It is a pen nib brand that will eventually disappear. Currently, there are three Japanese pen nib brands on the market: 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 old ones are better. The number of dip pens manufactured around 1985 during the period of rapid economic growth was 1 million gross. For pen nibs, The number of workers has decreased drastically, 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. Newm color may turn black during storage due to friction between the nibs, I heard that the performance does not change due to the peeling of the plating.