Stub O' The Day

[peterpen53]

 

Are you guys going to be around when I have to pay for all these great ideas of yours? Huh? I thought so!

 

Make an educated guess...

[raging.dragon]

Pilot also does a Music nib in this size.

 

I believe Pilot's music nib is in the smaller #10 size of the Custom 742, not the larger #15 size used by the 743 and 823.

[raging.dragon]

Are you guys going to be around when I have to pay for all these great ideas of yours? Huh? I thought so!

 

Oh, they'll be around, but won't be able to help you as they will've already spent all their money!

[TMLee]

And your Pilot Custom 823 - I've been thinking about one of those for a while but the Japanese B nibs, when modified to a stub, are just a wee too narrow for me. Now if I could find a BB nib to fit an 823, then I'd have something.

 

You are correct, the size 15 nib <B> is narrowish.

And knowing your preferences, it's too narrow for you.

PILOT does have quite an array of nib widths in their nibsize #15 . But they are offered only in the Custom 743 model .

Unfortunately these are not offered in the 823 model.

 

I would think the 743 <BB> nib would only approach a European <B> width.

 

Looks like the 743 <M> Music nib is closest in width to most of your current stub specimens.

It's double slit though , this Music nib.

 

Pilot Japan catalog webpage on the Custom 743

http://www.pilot.co.jp/products/pen/fountain/custom743/index.html

 

I can't read Japanese but you can see the nib specs 14K , size 15, followed by next line indicating all the various nib widths available.

 

Great thread , seeing all the stubs.

Wonderful inks too.

Edited January 30, 2013 by TMLee

[i.like.whiskey]

I'm loving this thread. Thanks for the pics.

Edited January 30, 2013 by i.like.whiskey

[raging.dragon]

And your Pilot Custom 823 - I've been thinking about one of those for a while but the Japanese B nibs, when modified to a stub, are just a wee too narrow for me. Now if I could find a BB nib to fit an 823, then I'd have something.

 

You are correct, the size 15 nib <B> is narrowish.

And knowing your preferences, it's too narrow for you.

PILOT does have quite an array of nib widths in their nibsize #15 . But they are offered only in the Custom 743 model .

Unfortunately these are not offered in the 823 model.

 

I would think the 743 <BB> nib would only approach a European <B> width.

 

Looks like the 743 <M> Music nib is closest in width to most of your current stub specimens.

It's double slit though , this Music nib.

 

Pilot Japan catalog webpage on the Custom 743

http://www.pilot.co.jp/products/pen/fountain/custom743/index.html

 

I can't read Japanese but you can see the nib specs 14K , size 15, followed by next line indicating all the various nib widths available.

 

Great thread , seeing all the stubs.

Wonderful inks too.

 

The C nib should be wider than the BB. The M is a medium, there is no music (MS) nib listed for the 743, but it is available in the 742 (which has a smaller #10 nib).

 

http://www.pilot.co.jp/products/pen/fountain/custom742/index.html

[TMLee]

And your Pilot Custom 823 - I've been thinking about one of those for a while but the Japanese B nibs, when modified to a stub, are just a wee too narrow for me. Now if I could find a BB nib to fit an 823, then I'd have something.

 

You are correct, the size 15 nib <B> is narrowish.

And knowing your preferences, it's too narrow for you.

PILOT does have quite an array of nib widths in their nibsize #15 . But they are offered only in the Custom 743 model .

Unfortunately these are not offered in the 823 model.

 

I would think the 743 <BB> nib would only approach a European <B> width.

 

Looks like the 743 <M> Music nib is closest in width to most of your current stub specimens.

It's double slit though , this Music nib.

 

Pilot Japan catalog webpage on the Custom 743

http://www.pilot.co.jp/products/pen/fountain/custom743/index.html

 

I can't read Japanese but you can see the nib specs 14K , size 15, followed by next line indicating all the various nib widths available.

 

Great thread , seeing all the stubs.

Wonderful inks too.

 

The C nib should be wider than the BB. The M is a medium, there is no music (MS) nib listed for the 743, but it is available in the 742 (which has a smaller #10 nib).

 

http://www.pilot.co.jp/products/pen/fountain/custom742/index.html

 

 

My apologies,

You are right.

There is no <MS> music nib listed under the 743 nib range.

 

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I was looking at this chart under 743 for sale - its commonly found attached to pen sales in eBay sellers.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/136806-nib-information-desired/page__view__findpost__p__1355696

 

There is a <MS> nib on the bottom right .

 

Now I am a little confused.

So does it mean that the chart just shows the nib width? And NOT the nib type available ?

[peterpen53]

Are you guys going to be around when I have to pay for all these great ideas of yours? Huh? I thought so!

 

Oh, they'll be around, but won't be able to help you as they will've already spent all their money!

 

 

We're only returning the favour, David!

[peterpen53]

 

The C nib should be wider than the BB. The M is a medium, there is no music (MS) nib listed for the 743, but it is available in the 742 (which has a smaller #10 nib).

 

http://www.pilot.co....m742/index.html

 

It should also be available in the #5 nib for the 74.

[raging.dragon]

So does it mean that the chart just shows the nib width? And NOT the nib type available ?

 

Exactly. The chart was described as covering the 742 and 743. it describes the nib types but doesn't say which pens each is available in. Though, I believe all grades except the music nib are available in both the 742 and 743.

[Uncle Red]

So does it mean that the chart just shows the nib width? And NOT the nib type available ?

 

Exactly. The chart was described as covering the 742 and 743. it describes the nib types but doesn't say which pens each is available in. Though, I believe all grades except the music nib are available in both the 742 and 743.

That's Pilot for you.

[Uncle Red]

[saskia_madding]

I believe the C nib is the widest one available for the 743, sadly. I've seriously considered getting one. I'm super curious about it!

[dcpritch]

 

Holy cow Uncle Red, why don't you just ink up a canoe paddle: :clap1:

 

http://www.rockcreek.com/outdoor/images/images_products/d_item3039.jpg

[dcpritch]

... knowing your preferences, it's too narrow for you ...

 

My head is spinning with all the info on Pilot nibs, which I definitely appreciate; I expect someday I'll find one wide enough to suit my tastes. In the meantime, here is one that is definitely wide enough:

 

TWSBI Mini 1.5

 

Two weeks ago I posted a thread in the review section with my first impressions of the fabulous little Mini, just after it had arrived. I wasn't going to get one, but a couple of FPN friends talked me into it and boy am I glad about that. I've had a few steel 1.1mm nibs by Lamy and TWSBI and was concerned the Mini's 1.1 might be too narrow for me, so I opted for the 1.5mm nib. Upon seeing this nib for the first time you would be forgiven if you noticed a resemblance to the leading edge of a duck-billed platypus. However, if you can get past its looks (I'm talking about the nib here, the pen itself is very attractive, in my opinion), you will find an amazing writer with fantastic line variation.

 

 

The Mini 1.5 writes a line that is very much like a Minuskin 1.3mm stub nib I have on a Parker Vac, only the entire TWSBI Mini cost less than half of a Minuskin retip. That's not to say anything bad about Greg Minuskin or his prices; I have several of his works of art and will no doubt end up with more at some point. The point I am trying to make is that the TWSBI Mini is a very fine writing instrument sold for a very fair price, and one I like to take with me when I'm out and about (or, as my nearby Canadian friends say, "oot and aboot").

 

 

Here are some extra pics, because the Mini is such a cool pocket pen. I like the looks of the clear, faceted barrel.

 

 

After two weeks of using this pen it gets two thumbs up.

 

Edited December 5, 2013 by dcpritch

[TMLee]

So does it mean that the chart just shows the nib width? And NOT the nib type available ?

 

Exactly. The chart was described as covering the 742 and 743. it describes the nib types but doesn't say which pens each is available in. Though, I believe all grades except the music nib are available in both the 742 and 743.

 

Thanks.

I think the chart featured with the pen can be easily misinterpreted.

 

Anyway, back to the topic...

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Sheaffer%20Legacy%20Stub/001.jpg

 

Its an 18K nib <S> Stub

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Sheaffer%20Legacy%20Stub/Copyof002.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Sheaffer%20Legacy%20Stub/003.jpg

 

The <S> imprint on the backside

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Sheaffer%20Legacy%20Stub/006.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Sheaffer%20Legacy%20Stub/002.jpg

 

A post from long ago ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Sheaffer%20Legacy%20Stub/samplepen.jpg

[phlosar]

Here are eight broad/stub nibs. Mont Blanc OBB, Mentmore Osmi, Vacumatic, Waterman, Parker. I'm too lazy to ink more pens right now.

 

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g473/phlosar/Pens/IMG_1033_zps4e95629b.jpg

 

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g473/phlosar/Pens/IMG_1030_zpsf58f4d59.jpg

 

Edited to add a bit more description, although not the best, I'll admit. All are vintage and original. Starting from 6 o'clock position: Memtmore BCHR "Osmi" nib, Parker Vac (later model, one jewel) factory stub, MB 142 OBB, Waterman (Commando perhaps -- ugly with nice nib), English pen (no name), Waterman (semi-transparent barrel), Parker Challenger, Parker (maybe Challenger). I have no photography skills, but the $120 or so Canon will auto adjust to macro and provide the necessary focus to show gold v. tipping material (iridium or some such).

Edited January 31, 2013 by phlosar

[dcpritch]

That would be me! I bought a 743 with an SU nib and swapped the nib onto my 823.

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Pens/E62473C8-58FE-4771-985E-02277AFDEACA-11441-00000E04FD16A33E.jpg

 

 

The line variation is VERY subtle. If you want dramatic line variation, I'd suggest going with a B and getting it stubbed by someone.

 

saskia, thanks so much for showing those writing samples and the sweet nib on your 823. I like the look of that setup but want more line variation.

 

Are you guys going to be around when I have to pay for all these great ideas of yours? Huh? I thought so!

Oh, they'll be around, but won't be able to help you as they will've already spent all their money!

We're only returning the favour, David!

 

Well I think we are all having a pretty fine time with pens and nibs. I'm enjoying all the contributions to this thread - I was worried about being the Lone stub-Ranger. <<no applicable emoticon>>

 

I believe the C nib is the widest one available for the 743, sadly. I've seriously considered getting one. I'm super curious about it!

 

I'll be interested to hear how this nib experiment goes.

[dcpritch]

Its an 18K nib <S> Stub

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Sheaffer%20Legacy%20Stub/Copyof002.jpg

 

 

 

The <S> imprint on the backside

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Sheaffer%20Legacy%20Stub/006.jpg

 

 

TM, the green color of that Sheaffer is awesome! And the nib - I think you must know what I mean about how nice these are to use. I hadn't noticed the "S" on the bottom side of the section but I checked mine and there it is, just as on yours, though mine shows a little wear so its slightly less distinct than the one in your pic. Thanks for all the great photos!

[dcpritch]

Here are eight broad/stub nibs ...

 

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g473/phlosar/Pens/IMG_1033_zps4e95629b.jpg

 

A man after my own heart. Great photos phlosar, really nice composition with the close-up, I love seeing those wide nibs!

 

Can you list the pens/nibs in your photo? There are a couple I can't identify.