Pilot Heritage 91 X-F Nib Vs Justus 95 F Nib

[Bounce792]

I've got a Justus 95 with a F nib and a CH92 with FM nib. Am very impressed with both of them and was looking at getting the CH91 with an EF nib for a finer line than the Justus. Before I make the purchase, can anyone tell me if the difference in line width is noticeable?

 

Am also concerned about the pen being dry as I've never owned a Japanese EF nib and have heard that they can have those issues.

 

I've got somewhat small hand writing so Japanese M (Western F) is usually the broadest I go for and since I'm currently a graduate student, thin lines would be great for note taking.

 

Thanks!

Edited July 15, 2014 by Bounce792

[napalm]

The difference in line thickness between Pilot F and EF is noticeable.

In my experience the gold nib Pilot pens (such as the 91) are not dry with EF nibs. They feel "just right" allowing you to draw very fine lines with no skips and no ink excess either.

[jeffkoch]

The difference in line thickness between Pilot F and EF is noticeable.

In my experience the gold nib Pilot pens (such as the 91) are not dry with EF nibs. They feel "just right" allowing you to draw very fine lines with no skips and no ink excess either.

 

Agreed. I would add that different inks affect both of these parameter (line width and wetness) greatly. (Perhaps an obvious point.)

[Bounce792]

Indeed, I was aware of the ink factor. I just didn't mention it because so far, using my inks on other Pilot pens that I own, including the Justus (PR Velvet Black), I've been satisfied with the way the ink comes out. The only Pilot with an issue is my Vanishing Point I have and that is probably a nib/feed issue rather than ink.

 

Thanks for your help!

 

Do you know where I might find a writing sample to sate my curiosity?

Edited July 16, 2014 by Bounce792

[napalm]

Do you know where I might find a writing sample to sate my curiosity?

 

Here:

 

http://www.penaddict.com/blog/2013/1/21/my-fountain-pen-education-the-pilot-custom-heritage

 

As you may notice, both EF and PO (an EEF) have good flow and do not exhibit any symptom of dryness.

[vnnil]

Have you, by the way, considered the PO? It's not meant for line variation, but I find it to be smoother than the EF. The difference is quite noticeable when using cheap paper. The line width is very similar to that of a Penmanship's EF, but the nib is silky smooth!

[napalm]

Have you, by the way, considered the PO? It's not meant for line variation, but I find it to be smoother than the EF. The difference is quite noticeable when using cheap paper. The line width is very similar to that of a Penmanship's EF, but the nib is silky smooth!

 

The PO nib is the best kept secret about Japanese pens.

[jeffkoch]

The PO is not available in the Heritage 91, nor, I believe, in any of the #5 nib pens. The PO nib is available in the #10 and #15 pens -- Heritage 912, Custom 742, Custom 743.