How to Prepare a New Steel Nib for Dip Pen Writing in 5 Minutes

I'm brand new to calligraphy. I've tried acetone, saliva, toothpaste, and a potato, but I feel like my speedball nibs still have a coating on them. Is this just how they're supposed

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