nib
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈnɪb// UK //nˈɪb// nib
n. the pointed metal part at the end of a pen that touches the paper to let the ink flow.
n. the pointed metal tip of a fountain pen or dip pen that distributes ink onto a writing surface.
He replaced the old nib to make his handwriting smoother.
The calligrapher chose a broad nib to create the thick, dramatic strokes required for the wedding invitations.
While modern ballpoint pens are convenient, many enthusiasts prefer the tactile feedback and line variation offered by a high-quality gold nib on a fountain pen.
From a variant of neb, perhaps due to association with nibble.
Usage
Commonly refers to the metal writing point; can also describe the point of a quill or a small piece of a cocoa bean.