Extra Fine Nibs

[imadeadend]

Did you get the sailor yet? if so are you able to pin a picture of the writting . I would be so pleased if you could.

 

Thanks

 

It has arrived today! I'll clean it, ink it, and post a picture as soon as possible Can't wait to use it!

[imadeadend]

Okay here it is! I have inked it up with my blend of Diamine Marine/Diamine Presidential Blue and wrote away.

Now I pretty much pulled up all my skill to get this writing like the extra fine it is meant to be. I had to open and close the flow via adjusting the nib about 7 times and fixed misaligned tines many, many times (21k gold is VERY difficult to work with!) before it was at this point. Now, it is mostly smooth with feedback that is around the same as the pilot VP EF, and the Platinum steel EF, with comparable line width.

 

I really, really like this pen. The ink/nib combo makes for very quick drying, gorgeous lines with some shading to them, whilst remaining thin as all heck

 

Now for the downstroke (writing a line downwards) photo:

 

 

The lines are: Platinum EF (far left), Pilot VP 18k EF (middle), Sailor 21k EF (far right)

 

 

And the horizontal stroke (left to right):

 

 

The lines are: Sailor 21k EF (top), Pilot VP 18k EF (middle), Platinum EF (bottom)

 

As you can see, there is only a small difference between each one, but the Sailor has slightly wider horizontal strokes than the others. Overall this is a very nice extra fine that I will really enjoy using!

 

The next fine pen I have en route is the Platinum 3776 Ultra Extra Fine, and I'll be sure to post pictures of how that compares in here too!

 

EDIT: I should also say, based on my experience with Sailors, that they tend to get much smoother over a couple of weeks of daily use, so I am very excited to see how this pen turns out

Edited May 9, 2012 by imadeadend

[Willameena]

May I say nice looking lines. Where do you figure you can get a hold on a ultra fine nib for Platinum?

I can't even get my hands on a pilot 78g.

 

I'm also looking at the demo platinum, fine or EF

[imadeadend]

May I say nice looking lines. Where do you figure you can get a hold on a ultra fine nib for Platinum?

I can't even get my hands on a pilot 78g.

 

I'm also looking at the demo platinum, fine or EF

 

They are all over eBay if you turn worldwide search on

[Willameena]

I finally settled on a EF sailor 1911. I love the ink flow on this pen it is sooo dependable. However my pilot prera ( which is not reliable as far as ink flow goes) is much thinner than the sailor. I love thin nibs, the only way to get them to my liking is to get them customized...always an extra cost. I was a little disapointed in my sailor nib-size -wise. It is so hard to tell when you only have the internet as a source of info ( no store in my city)...

 

Next up is a platinum F nib customized in a left oblique....

[imadeadend]

I finally settled on a EF sailor 1911. I love the ink flow on this pen it is sooo dependable. However my pilot prera ( which is not reliable as far as ink flow goes) is much thinner than the sailor. I love thin nibs, the only way to get them to my liking is to get them customized...always an extra cost. I was a little disapointed in my sailor nib-size -wise. It is so hard to tell when you only have the internet as a source of info ( no store in my city)...

 

Next up is a platinum F nib customized in a left oblique....

 

I agree the sailor is a little thick, but a joy to write with. My Platinum UEF and Pilot VP EF Are noticeably thinner and just as smooth.