The nib/feed units can be switched between a Pilot Varsity and a Pilot Petit1. Since all the Varsities I've seen have a medium nib and all the Petit1's have a fine nib the switch gives a fine nib varsity and a medium nib Petit1.
The Petit1 feed has a cylindrical extension that goes inside the cartridge spike in the section while the Varsity feed has a plain flat end. The physical difference doesn't seem to affect performance.
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Cool. I've been hankering for an F nib Varsity for some time. Thanks for the interesting experiment. 
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The nib/feed units can be switched between a Pilot Varsity and a Pilot Petit1. Since all the Varsities I've seen have a medium nib and all the Petit1's have a fine nib the switch gives a fine nib varsity and a medium nib Petit1.
The Petit1 feed has a cylindrical extension that goes inside the cartridge spike in the section while the Varsity feed has a plain flat end. The physical difference doesn't seem to affect performance.
The Petit1 feed has a cylindrical extension that goes inside the cartridge spike in the section while the Varsity feed has a plain flat end. The physical difference doesn't seem to affect performance.
Varisty/Vpens are available in fine nib also. But may be more difficult to find since they are not intended for us market.
they are sold out now, but they list them here.
http://www.jetpens.com/index.php/cPath/214_492
I have seen them in Kinokuniya Book Stores in Seattle.
I think they also have stores in SF, New york and a few other cities
there is a store list here.
http://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/english/contents/network04.html
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