CPC B43K 8/06 (2013.01) [B43K 1/12 (2013.01); B43K 8/022 (2013.01); B43K 8/03 (2013.01)] | 8 Claims |
1. A method of making a nib for an ink-based writing instrument, comprising:
forming a nib material; and
cutting the nib material, via a blade, to form a nib having a nib tip;
wherein the nib material has a porosity of 0.5 to 0.65; and
wherein the nib has at least one channel positioned within and extending a length of the nib, the at least one channel having a diameter of from about 50 microns to about 150 microns.
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