I use a dip pens with knibs for some art inking. You can't really get the same line variation and character with a technical pen. You may be surprised to learn

I use a dip pens with knibs for some art inking. You can't really get the same line variation and character with a technical pen. You may be surprised to learn you can readily get dip pens and ink. I sometimes use a refillable fountain pen instead but the nib isn't meant for it so changing it a pita.