14Kt Gold Namiki Vs Pilot Nibs

[Keyless Works]

I have written with a lot of modern Pilot nibs now but there is one I haven't tried and I am curious about it. On the Namiki Nippon Art pens they have small (size 10?) 14kt gold nib that is branded Namiki and decorated just like a #20 and #50 nib. I am wondering if these are any different than a regular 14kt gold Pilot #10.

 

I own an 845 and I have compared it side by side with the Namiki #20 nib and the Namiki feels softer and nicer to me (could be because I know it's attached to a much more expensive pen).

 

Does anyone know if they write differently than the Pilot #10s ?

[Drawing61]

I have tried both nibs and like you prefer the Namiki ,and like you wondered if it is because of the snob factor. My answer is no. The Namiki is a smoother and softer nib, but what do you want to use it for? If for writing, etc. the Pilot nib is a lovely, an almost perfect choice.

[shuuemura]

The Namiki nibs are indeed softer than the Pilot nibs, and are my first choice for writing.

[Keyless Works]

Thanks for the replies! I came across a Nippon Art pen with the 14kt Namiki nib for cheap and I figured if it writes similar to the Yukaris I have tried it would be worth a shot. I am sure this will just be a stepping to a Yukari though...it never ends.