Ruth ball...is it real?

[David Atkatz]

Actually, you are wrong. Fountain pen nibs were available in all kinds of widths--from very fine to very wide.

[ramram]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Actually, you are wrong. Fountain pen nibs were available in all kinds of widths--from very fine to very wide.

But wouldn't that typically only be used by a person doing calligraphy versus somebody signing a ball?

[David Atkatz]

No. I'm not talking about calligraphy pens--which are dip pens. Fountain pens for "normal" writing were available with a wide choice of nib widths and styles. (As they still are, today.)

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Actually, you are wrong. Fountain pen nibs were available in all kinds of widths--from very fine to very wide.

when I saw your response, I thought you were going to chime in it was real whew

[Tigerden]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Actually, you are wrong. Fountain pen nibs were available in all kinds of widths--from very fine to very wide.

Maybe so David but that almost looks like a Sharpie. I thought when I first saw the ball it was a joke . How can a ball look so worn but the signature look so bold?

[David Atkatz]

I'm not talking about this baseball. I'm talking about fountain pens. Some make fine lines. Some make broad lines. That's all.