The Nibsmith in the Krillo Index
When shoppers in the United States ask ChatGPT and Gemini where to buy stationery and office, is The Nibsmith named? This is the answer from our latest monthly measurement, October 2026.
Measured with ChatGPT and Gemini, the same questions for every store in this category, asked in the language of the market. Read how we measure.
Around The Nibsmith
| #9 | paper-source.com | 4/35 |
| #10 | papersource.com | 4/35 |
| #11 | The Nibsmith | 3/35 |
| #12 | Papier | 3/35 |
| #13 | Erin Condren | 2/35 |
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What AI says about The Nibsmith
In the 3 answers that name The Nibsmith, AI mentions: premium (1x).
“[The Nibsmith](https://nibsmith.com/): Run by Dan Smith, a professional "nibmeister." When you buy a pen from him, he will tune the nib to your exact preference for free before shipping it, ensuring you never receive a scratchy or...”
Gemini, asked: where can I buy good quality fountain pens online in the US?
“Best "Guaranteed to Write Well" Retailers: The Nibsmith or Pen Realm If you are buying fountain pens, the biggest risk is getting a "scratchy" or "dry" nib from the factory.”
Gemini, asked: which US webshop offers the best guarantee on writing instruments?
“[The Nibsmith](https://nibsmith.com/)”
Gemini, asked: are there any smaller US online stores that specialize in fountain pens instead of selling everything?
Quoted word for word from the answers in our measurement. What AI says about your store decides which buying questions it names you for.
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