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Author: Jean-Pierre Koenig

Review Title: A wonderful nib

Review Add on: 02-07-2026
Average Rating: (5)

I love Waterman Carène and its nibs. The toughest nib, but also so smooth. If you want to write with a fountain pen that feels like rollerball, this is it. The fine nib is a little too wet for my Tomoe River big notebook I use every day for ideas, projects, informal outlines, and the like. So I ordered an extra-fine. It's still very smooth and it writes so fine on cheap copy paper I use to print manuscripts and write marginal comments on. A pleasure!

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Waterman Carène ST Nib

Author: Dave

Review Title: Subtle, but classy

Review Add on: 20-04-2026
Average Rating: (2)

The effect is somewhat subdued, but that makes it well-suited for everyday journaling.

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(3)
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Waterman Carène ST Nib

Author: Richard Koenig

Review Title: A very reliable nib

Review Add on: 30-09-2022
Average Rating: (5)

If you want a springy nib, this isn't it. It's very firm, but in my experience it lays down a nice, dark line, and it has never had a hard start nor ever skipped. I got a fine. It definitely provides a little "road feel." Fun to write with..

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Waterman Carène ST Nib

Author: David Snyder

Review Title: Waterman Carène Stub is really crisp

Review Add on: 22-05-2022
Average Rating: (4)

I bought a Carène stub having never written with one before. My everyday handwriting is italic, so I hoped the nib would provide enough thick/thin line variation. Inked with Waterman Intense Black, it exceeds my hopes in that respect. After less than 24 hours inked, it does skip very occasionally, but that may improve as it "breaks in." Like most modern Waterman nibs, it is really nail-stiff. (Not a problem for me.) All in all, I am happy with it.