Thanks Mark - thats really kind of you to say so.
Jim, David, as far as prices are concerned I can't tell you at the moment. It is going to depend on the price of the precious metals at the time of order, and the quantities of each type that I order. It is extremely obvious to me why Bock nibs are so difficult to buy in the UK, because Bock themselves are THE most difficult and frustrating company to deal with. Their minimum order is huge and I can't get exact prices until I give them exact quantities, and even then I won't know if I could have got a better price by ordering one more.
I'll get there, but I've had easier experiences getting stuff made in China than dealing with Bock.