Pilot Vp (Capless) Stub!

July 31, 2015

I just got an email from Goulet that the stub nibs are available. I have already placed my order in rhodium.

July 31, 2015

Are these listed on the website yet? I did not see it as an option in the pull down menu for the choice of nibs when looking at the VP pens. Or will they just sell the nib unit separately? it would also be great to see comparative writing samples and reviews from the first few owners.

July 31, 2015

They're only available on three models at Goulet (and this may be the case in general) (Matte Black, Black Carbonesque and Black with Rhodium Trim), but you can order the nib units separately in all three finishes. The nib is listed as a "1.0mm Italic".

August 1, 2015

No stub in gold as of now, just the black and rhodium.

January 9, 2016

I just got this exact same nib and it is unbelievable. 'Such a great nib, super-smooth and very easy to write with and still get nice line variation. This is my normal handwriting using this nib, not doing anything special.

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This is simply beautiful! And finally someone else here that appears to write in a sensible (and efficient size).

It isn't often I find a nib/pen demonstration that reflects close to my handwriting- but this is much closer than anything else I have seen posted about VP stub grinds!

Thanks!

January 14, 2016

I have the stub in black, quite a disappointment, quite scratchy, and not nearly enough line distinction compared to the Plumix, The VP stub side to side line is quite fat, and the up and down line is smaller than that of the Plumix, rendering writing that more closely resembles a fat medium than a stub.

The Plumix is is fact relatively smooth by comparison with the VP stub, I just wanted smaller stub type writing.

Since most people here appear to prefer larger stub/italic writing, I guess I will give up the search for the fine/extra fine stub, probably doesn't exist anyway.

January 15, 2016

I had Linda Kennedy grind what she calls a DailyItalic. She'll make them very fine, if you like. Her nibs are wonderful. I have a 0.5mm.

January 15, 2016

I had Linda Kennedy grind what she calls a DailyItalic. She'll make them very fine, if you like. Her nibs are wonderful. I have a 0.5mm.

Hmm, that sounds attractive, but how much did she charge? I never try the custom grinds because they usually charge more than what the whole pen is worth.