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Hi all

 

I recently received a bunch of Osmiroid Rola nib units in a lot of pens. The were 12 of them including 4 broads. Esties are not that common here in Oz so I have to take what I can get in my quest to find a broad, wet nib to suit my writing style (such as it is). I find that the Rola broads are pretty good although not as smooth as my only 9xxx series, a 9668, which is of course a medium firm. I have a Venus broad but it is not that great. All of my other Estie units have fine nibs. I'm keeping an eye out for a 9968 or maybe a 2868 however EBay international postage is a killer and can cost far more than the purchase. One of the few downsides of living in paradise I suppose....

 

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Mark

 

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If you buy one, you can have it shipped to me and I can resend it. I don't know if that makes it cheaper. I bought a B3 - I love how broad it is, but what a disappointment. I'm jonesing for a way to make a really wonderful nib.

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Thanks for the offer and it would be interesting to see if it was cheaper that way. I'm trying to be good at the moment and resist buying anything as my most recent purchase was a whopper! No remorse only I need to pull my head in!

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No problem!

 

We'd love to see how these write differently!

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/278359-nib-comparisons/

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The other source to keep in mind is the Burnham nibs, they came with a nice smooth writing broad. Those fitted to the B48 will fit the Estie, and these pens (particularly with damaged caps) can be picked up in the UK quite cheaply.

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I use an Osmiroid Sketch Nib unit in one of my Esterbrook SJs. Amazing nib. I haven't had the chance to try other Osmiroid nibs but the Sketch nib was one I had wanted for a long time and finally found for cheap after a lot of hunting.

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The other source to keep in mind is the Burnham nibs, they came with a nice smooth writing broad. Those fitted to the B48 will fit the Estie, and these pens (particularly with damaged caps) can be picked up in the UK quite cheaply.

 

What's a B48?

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Burnham was a South London manufacturer that in the 40's / 50's manufactured some very colourful pens. Many are small pocket pens (fitted with Gold & Gold plated nibs) but the Burnham B48 was a full size pen that took screw in nibs.

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Oh, so a B48 nib will fit an Estie.

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