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One of the best elements of a TWSBI is its nib. I'm wondering if you have ever used the nib in other pens and if so, which nib in which pens? Please specify whether it was a TWSBI mini nib or a 530/40/80 nib.

 

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Seems like it'd be the other way around, using some other brand's nib, especially if finer a line than TWSBI, in a TWSBI pen (Since it's basically a #6 once you get the nib out of the collar).

 

I think the 'mini' is a #5 and I don't know too many #5 pens out there (some Indian brands, but the name escapes me), but I know plenty of #6 capable ones (Jinhao X450/X750/159, Monteverde, etc being some notable ones).

 

I suspect there's not too many notable pens you would stick a TWSBI nib into that didn't already have a better nib than what TWSBI offers.

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the mini is a number 5 nib meaning a Kaweko sport nib will fit (Muji pens)... but each to his own... the rest sport a number 6 nib which is well a lot... either way I didnt chuck in nibs to each other because I'm satisfied with the EF one I brought even if it was dry for an Iroshizuku ink...

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Thank you. I have lost a few 580's and have extra nib units so I was thinking of using them in other pens until I end up buying another 580.

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Thank you. I have lost a few 580's and have extra nib units so I was thinking of using them in other pens until I end up buying another 580.

 

I think these take #5s. http://www.fountainpenrevolution.com/fpr_collection.html

If so you would need to get the TWSBI nib out of the feed collar before you could put it in one of those.

 

But the Mini is #5, the 580 is #6. So if you're looking to use the 580's nib (which is #6) there's a few options like the Jinhao X450, X750, 159, Monteverde pens, Nemosine Singularity, etc.

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I have swapped the Pendleton custom ground nibs from my 580 (fine) with the nib from my Visconti Van Gogh on several occasions.

The nib and the feed appear to be the same between these two pens.

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Seems that's the case, if so what's the mini's size?

 

I'm not sure -- and unfortunately I don't have a mini to compare (yet ;) ).

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