Handwriting Styles
Even moderately flexible nibs are not easy to use. Pressure must be carefully controlled to avoid damaging the nib, and as the nib tines spread apart frictional forces with the page can greatly increase. The latter means that pressure and hand motion must be coordinated so that maximum pressure is associated with down strokes that pull the nib in the direction of least resistance.
Very flexible nibs are associated with the classic Spencerian or Copperplate writing styles. See this instructional document. Flex nibs used for this style should possess 'springback': see below.
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