The Very Best Nib In An Inexpensive Fountain Pen Body

[Frank66]

The best nibs in a relatively inexpensive pen that I have used is a 250 Bock #6 nib unit (both steel and semi-flex Titanium) fitted in a Kaigelu 316 pen. For the interested viewer, here are relevant FPN links:

 

- https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/302951-kaigelu-316-modification-250-6-bock-nib-beaufort-ink-converter/

- https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/315921-titanium-bock-nib-kaigelu-316-beaufort-ink/

[JakobS]

Under $20: Pilot Metropolitan (MR) or even the Pilot Varsity can have pretty smooth nib to it.

 

Around $20: Asa Maya, smooth and wet nib especially if eyedropper filled.

 

Around $30: 1)Twsbi Eco, holds a ton of ink, solid JOWO nibs.

2) Esterbrook Js/Dollar/Deluxe, user grade need to be re-saced, but workhorses, and nibs generally are in great writing condition, and quite obvious if not. Many NOS nibs to be had as well for $10-15, easily exchangeable.

 

Around $45-$50; 1)Sheaffer Imperial III Deluxe (From Peyton Street Pens), its triumph nib is incredibly smooth with a medium wetness

2)Esterbrook J/Dollar/Deluxe restored with sac, NOS 2xxx-9xxx nib.

[terim]

 

As long as the pen writes reliably when you insert the nib having a matched feed will make little, if any, difference.

 

Please note that when you order a pen from us without a nib, you don't get a feed and JoWo housing with it, you'll need to supply the full 3-part nib unit. Unfortunately, we cannot buy just the feeds and the housings.