I'll have a look at the article to which you refer. Whilst I agree that using a natural resource is all to the good, I would also add that for any one who makes the switch from a steel nib to a natural nib, the experience will be akin to a revelation. My nib cutting skills are still very poor, but I would never go back from using even my worst own cut natural nib to a steel or any other metal nib.

Thanks Alan and Margaret - I will definitely continue to use them and hopefully improve my nib-cutting skills!

I've commented in the gallery too, and that's all I can say is 'well done' for taking the time to try this and being so successful with your first try.

Well Emma, I've already commented on your gallery piece which I thought was quite a triumph with these pens. Also inspired by Jason's article, I also embarked on this oldest form of mark-making. If it was good enough for van Gogh and Rembrandt (just to mention a couple of names), it is good enough for me. I love drawing with them, blobs and all!