Noun
nibs
plural of nib
(slang, UK, after possessive pronoun) An important or self-important person.
(slang, UK, dated, 19th century, after possessive pronoun) Self.
(cribbage) a jack turned up by the dealer. (see also nob)
Two for his nibs.
Fountain pen nibs made from gold are sometimes plated with palladium when a silver (rather than gold) appearance is desired. Source: Internet
Despite being rigid and firm, the idea that steel nibs write "horribly" is a misconception. citation More flexible nibs can be easily damaged by ballpoint users who write with excessive pressure. Source: Internet
Finer nibs (e.g. EF and F) may be used for intricate corrections and alterations, at the expense of shading and sheen. Source: Internet
Fountain pens dating from the first half of the 20th century are more likely to have flexible nibs, suited to the favored handwriting styles of the period (e.g. Copperplate script and Spencerian script ). Source: Internet
Good quality nibs that have been used appropriately are long lasting, often lasting longer than the lifetime of the original owner. Source: Internet
In countries where this rivalry was not present to the same degree, for example the UK and Germany, flexible nibs are more common. citation Nowadays, stiff nibs are the norm as people exchange between fountain pens and other writing modes. Source: Internet