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I am sorry since I am sure this has been answered a numerous time, but I can't fond an answer. So: can you replace the regular nib by a #6 JoWo nib unit as a unit?

 

Since I am here, does anyone have any news about the all metal version (850?)?

 

Thanks!

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TWSBI Vac 700 and (I think) Micarta have #6 JoWo nibs, so swapping in another nib of same size should be fine; Diamond 580 is no good, it takes a #5, while the Mini and the Classic are smaller again (narrower at least, don't know about sizing).

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A JoWo #6 nib should fit in the section of a Vac 700 or a Micarta (I *think* - I don't own either pen, so cannot confirm). They *won't* fit a Diamond 580 or Mini. If you can find a supplier of #5 JoWo nibs, you should be ok at least with the 580;the Mini nib is smaller again, but I don't know if it's a #5 with narrower "wings", or fits a smaller size category...

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Thanks! That helps - but what I mean, is does a JoWo unit fit in the Twabi section?

I've got a couple of Vac 700s; they happily use both JoWo and Bock #6 nibs. The 5xx and Mini use smaller nibs.

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Thanks! That helps - but what I mean, is does a JoWo unit fit in the Twabi section?

 

The nib/feed unit unscrews from the section, you have to take the nib out of the collar of that combined nib/feed unit, and put the jowo/etc nib into that, then screw that back into the section.

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So it does work! Thanks!

 

Namo, you have me confused here - what KIND of TWSBI pen are you trying to do this with? You can pull the TWSBI nib unit apart on any or all of their pens - the nib and feed are friction fit within the 'collar', as Karl has mentioned above - but you can ONLY fit a #6 nib JoWo into a nib unit that's designed to take a nib that size, that is, the Micarta or the Vac 700. For the Diamond 580, you'll need to buy a #5 nib, which is visibly smaller - a #6 won't fit.

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I am probably confusing. I have a JoWo unit made for #6 nibs I'm which I fitted a Platinum nib. I am looking for a pen with which I could use this unit, without disassembling it since I am not sure I really could put it back together. Twsbi is rational choice, and the grip of the 700 will not work for me I am afraid. That leave the 580 for now (or the Micarta, but this not on my plans). I was hoping to fit this init on my Corona, but since this one is lost on the hand of a pen customer for more than 1 1/2 year now, iy may be better for me to count the Corona out of the equation.

 

Many thanks for your answers, guys!

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I am probably confusing. I have a JoWo unit made for #6 nibs I'm which I fitted a Platinum nib. I am looking for a pen with which I could use this unit, without disassembling it since I am not sure I really could put it back together. Twsbi is rational choice, and the grip of the 700 will not work for me I am afraid. That leave the 580 for now (or the Micarta, but this not on my plans). I was hoping to fit this init on my Corona, but since this one is lost on the hand of a pen customer for more than 1 1/2 year now, iy may be better for me to count the Corona out of the equation.

 

Many thanks for your answers, guys!

namo, pls post a picture of your #6 nib housing. I may be able to help you with a pen for the housing, but i need to see it first.

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namo, pls post a picture of your #6 nib housing. I may be able to help you with a pen for the housing, but i need to see it first.

Thanks Hari!

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