Twsbi 580 Al Fine Or X-Fine

[ConnorGasgarth]

So i have a metropolitan with a M nib. This nib is great for me, so what would be more like that a fine or x-fine nib, thanks!

[Alma]

I have a fine nib on my TWSBI 580 and it is a bit finer than the m nib on my metropolitan. But every pen is different, so hard to say for your pens.

Take a look at Goulets nib nook. I think TWSBI 580 fine and Pilot Metropolitan m are almost the same width.

http://www.gouletpens.com/nib-nook

[deacondavid]

Accoding to nibs.com, the medium Jowo (used by TWSBI) and the medium Pilot nibs are both .55mm. The fine Jowo/TWSBI is .45mm (whereas the fine Pilot is .35mm). Of course, each nib is slightly different, but this should give you a starting point.

[grrtt]

I have a Metro medium and a 580 fine, and for me the 580 is close but slightly more fine, and slightly more dry (which means it works well on cheap paper, if that's a concern).

 

I'd guess you'll find the x-fine to be quite a bit finer than your Metro medium. Personally I love my 580 in fine and use it all the time. I highly recommend it.

[ConnorGasgarth]

Alright, thanks for the help, i ended up buying a fine nib, cant wait to get it. And yes, this will be used on cheap paper but my pilot metro that i made a bit wetter works fine so i dont expect and problems.