Sailor Naginata Togi Vs Nagahara Cross Point

March 16, 2014

I understand both nibs deliver line variation based on the angle at which they're used.

I'm contemplating between these two, and would appreciate if someone can tell me what's the difference between the two in terms of writing and line variation.

March 16, 2014

I have both a Naginata Togi Broad and a Crosspoint. In my experience, line variation is much easier to get from the Crosspoint than the Naginata Togi nib.

The Crosspoint also allows easy writing on the reverse side of the nib for a fine line. My Naginata Togi nib is scratchy when flipped over, however.

March 16, 2014

Togi works better as a daily writer to my mind & I love big nibs. Both are lovely.

March 17, 2014

Shuuemura and Ghost Plane,

Thanks for your reply.

Should I say that, if held in the "typical" writing position, the cross point will produce a bold line?

I'm still unable to decide between the two, the naginata has that simplicity, and the cross point has novelty.

March 17, 2014

The cross gives an effect much like a BB turned sideways to the page instead of horizontal.

March 17, 2014

The cross gives an effect much like a BB turned sideways to the page instead of horizontal.

Actually the crosspoint nib reminds me of the architect's point on nibs.com, giving a fine downstroke and a broad cross stroke.

Edited March 17, 2014 by shuuemura

March 17, 2014

I only have the n togi, it is like writing with an ice skate, somewhat unstable. I developed a writing method where I hold the pen parallel with the direction of my writing and it behaves like a typical stub.

March 17, 2014

I only have the n togi, it is like writing with an ice skate, somewhat unstable. I developed a writing method where I hold the pen parallel with the direction of my writing and it behaves like a typical stub.

By unstable you mean controlling the line variation?