Best Sailor Nib For Art?

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Aye yo

Im thinking about investing in a sailor music or zoom nib and want to know which would be best for drawing. I generally draw landscapes, cosmos, and intricut patterns using contrasting ink colors. Which would be better for this, Music or Zoom? I generally use a Kuretake Fountain Brush Pen with sable hair but i would love to start using fountain pens to draw as well

 

I am also considering a pilot Justus 95 due to its adgustable flexibility. If you know any Sailor Specialty nibs that are less than $500 on engeika and would be especially, plz inform me as well(dont mention any fude nib cuz u can get a fude profit for $20 on engeika)

Edited October 10, 2014 by DrySumi

[bitterwonder]

I prefer the Platinum music nib to sailor, have both. I get more range out oc the platinum, but I am a painter. The sailor music is nice, perhaps if mine was tuned better.

I also have a sailor zoom and find that good for specific problems.

 

Hard to advise as each draughts person has different needs. For me, the flow of the pen is of first i portance. It has to keep up with my rapid hand.

Good luck.

[Algester]

I'd say Fude nib

next would be the concord nib

Edited October 10, 2014 by Algester

[NedC]

I like the Zoom better. I would actually advise getting the steel version in the 1911 Young AKA Somiko, not only is it less expensive but the longer barrel is an advantage when using certain brush like movements to get varied strokes, much as one would an Asian writing brush.

[Dr.Grace]

I'd say Fude nib

next would be the concord nib

 

I agree. Alternatively, buy the Richard Binder "Condor" nib, which fits in a Pelikan body. You could also try the Sailor naginata-togi in MF. The Zoom nib doesn't offer as much line width variation.

[Polanova]

I like the Zoom better. I would actually advise getting the steel version in the 1911 Young AKA Somiko, not only is it less expensive but the longer barrel is an advantage when using certain brush like movements to get varied strokes, much as one would an Asian writing brush.

 

I`ve never heard of a steel version of the zoom nib!

Where would one get one?

I did not find it!

 

PS: Ok I did find it. At about 100 $ seems pricey compared to gold one (not that I believe it behaves much differently, though)

Edited October 10, 2014 by Polanova

[NedC]

Should be closer to $60 from several Japanese sellers websites or on eBay from Japanese shops

[lunawing]

I'd say Fude nib

next would be the concord nib

 

+1 to Fude nib. Check this:

 

[Algester]

I`ve never heard of a steel version of the zoom nib!

Where would one get one?

I did not find it!

 

PS: Ok I did find it. At about 100 $ seems pricey compared to gold one (not that I believe it behaves much differently, though)

Zoom nib is available on the Young/Somiko it's a snap-cap and is one of the cheaper alternatives... its what I can say as the "poor man's Naginata Tobi" Edited October 11, 2014 by Algester

[Polanova]

Actually the only Japanese pen I own is a Sailor Sapporo Zoom.

 

I quite like it, but the Zoom nib was quickly topped by my cheap Chinese Fude nib, which is so much more versatile!

I have a writing sample on this -so far, unreplied to- thread :

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/275875-question-reg-sailor-speciality-nibs/

[Sailor Kenshin]

Aye yo

Im thinking about investing in a sailor music or zoom nib and want to know which would be best for drawing. I generally draw landscapes, cosmos, and intricut patterns using contrasting ink colors. Which would be better for this, Music or Zoom? I generally use a Kuretake Fountain Brush Pen with sable hair but i would love to start using fountain pens to draw as well

 

I am also considering a pilot Justus 95 due to its adgustable flexibility. If you know any Sailor Specialty nibs that are less than $500 on engeika and would be especially, plz inform me as well(dont mention any fude nib cuz u can get a fude profit for $20 on engeika)

I own both, and find them somewhat similar. Unless your turn of wrist is quicker and more agile than mine, both pens operate as triple-B nibs.

 

You can always turn the Music upside-down for a finer line. Same with Zoom, only better.

[miatagrrl]

I love the Fude nib for drawing, and I'm curious about the other Sailor specialty nibs, but I have no idea how I would be able to try them out. Do I have to go to Japan? Any suggestions?

[Algester]

the specialty nibs are also made to order in japan... so... look for members with the said nib you so wish else probably John Mottishaw

[rutherfordr]

You can order them from nibs.com:

 

http://www.nibs.com/SailorSpecialtyNibs.htm