Twsbi Nib Length

[ninobrn99]

Hey folks,

I was wondering if anyone knew the length of the TWSBI 540 nibs. I'm wondering if a 23.5mm long nib will fit the TWSBI. It's a flex nib and after seeing it on Mauricio's site, I figured I'd see if I could put it together myself, but don't have the pen in hand to measure myself and wanted to grab the nib ahead of time if I can get an answer on whether it will fit or not.

 

Edit:

I'm actually also considering the Vac 700. I'm just not sure what nib size a new #6 is comparable to in vintage pens. I saw the one that was done with the Boston Safety Pen nib, but I think that was a #3.

Nino

Edited September 1, 2012 by ninobrn99

[DanF]

I just measured a spare I have, it's 26mm from tip to tail. It might still fit lengthwise, but there is the diameter to take into consideration too. Keep in mind that the feed might not be able to keep it supplied with ink when flexed.

 

Dan

[ninobrn99]

Thank you for checking Dan. Was that for the 540 or 700?

[Earthdawn]

540 is 26mm

 

ill see if I can get my 700 apart without too much ink :roflmho:

[Earthdawn]

Got it ...

 

Vac 700 looks like it is right on at 35mm. It looks 36 in the pic due to the angle I took it at.

 

The top nib is the 540 & bottom is Vac 700

 

good luck

[ninobrn99]

Thank you so much!!! This will really help me find what I'm looking for.

 

Nino

[hanryy]

Sorry to bring back this post from the dead, but does anyone know how much space there is between the tip of the nib and the end of the cap when capped? That is to say, if I have a 37mm long nib (as opposed to the 35mm stock nib), and it did fit on the Vac 700, would there still be enough space in left in the cap?

 

Thanks to anyone who can offer some input.

 

~Hanry