This is a great review, Mick. All the factors that you mentioned are certainly considerations for the nib size - size of handwriting, paper being used (weight; line, grid or dot spacing); the construction of the paper (does it soak into the paper quickly or is the surface of the paper coated), etc. My usual nib size is either EF or F. Seeing the letters clearly is a big factor. I have a few pens that have wider widths and I tend to use them on heavier weight paper or coated paper. Being left-handed and an over writer, the ink has to dry fairly quickly. Narrower width nibs help achieve this. If I used heavier stock paper, I probably would use Medium width nibs As you mentioned, the ultimate goal for me is whether I can read what I wrote - does the letter "e" look like an "e" or like an "I" without the dot on top. This is all part of the journey. I just got a stub nib, so we will see how it works for me.
@kattkatt744
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If you are writing using Chinese characters, for any of the languages that uses them, a fine or extra fine (if you can find the extra fine for a reasonable price) is likely going to be a better option for daily writing since you need more detailes to be visible.
@jamesfahey7188
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Argh I just have pens that are very size. So many variables that you noted at the start, but then there’s mood. What am I feeling?
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