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Hello everyone,

I got my first Onoto fountain pen recently as a gift, and haven't been able to identify which nib it has been fitted with.

It is a Pickwick from the Charles Dickens range, with a gold coloured #7 nib.

Is there any way to identify whether it is an 18ct nib, or a gold plated one from Onoto?

Thanks in advance,

Oliver

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It's a steel nib. The gold ones have '18ct' stamped between ONOTO and 7.

 

I have pens with both types of nib, and If it's any consolation I decided I prefer the steel!

 

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I got my first Onoto fountain pen recently as a gift ... a Pickwick from the Charles Dickens range

That's a wonderful pen. I bought the Chuzzlewit but the Pickwick came close to winning the vote. I also indulged myself by buying both a broad gold nib and a steel fine so that I could interchange them. They are both equally wonderful nibs.

 

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I also indulged myself by buying both a broad gold nib and a steel fine so that I could interchange them.

Is it quite easy to switch between the two nibs?

I was planning on sending mine in for an 18ct fine nib to be fitted and asking for the old steel one to be sent back as well.

 

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No problem in swapping nibs - they are screw in assemblies, which makes cleaning really easy too.

 

However, I'm not sure Onoto are currently trading. If they are, just buy a nib - no need to let the pen out of your sight!

 

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No problem in swapping nibs - they are screw in assemblies, which makes cleaning really easy too.

 

However, I'm not sure Onoto are currently trading. If they are, just buy a nib - no need to let the pen out of your sight

I agree -- really easy to swap nibs. I bought my pen/nibs from an online dealer (Hamilton pens). I phoned Onoto to enquire about nibs. The owner himself phoned me back and subsequently enabled my acquisition of an extra nib.

 

I think that Onoto are certainly undergoing a transition but AFAIK they have not ceased trading. I am convinced that James Boddy, the owner that phoned me, is an honest and honourable gentleman.

 

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I doubt that they've stopped trading, as my one was purchased about a week ago.

When I emailed onoto about the nib change, I got a response from James Boddy saying that their workshop is closed until the 17th of August.

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That's great to hear - maybe they are getting back into the swing of things again . At the moment I can't find much to buy online - nothing like there used to be, at any rate. I wish I had bought the Doctor's pen when it was still available.

 

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I think the Doctor's pen is still available - I have one and it is jolly nice - but I am biased as it was partly my idea!! :D

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I think the Doctor's pen is still available - I have one and it is jolly nice - but I am biased as it was partly my idea!! :D

Old thread but you seem to be the only one with a Dr's Pen ! Was thinking of getting one for myself. Was wondering what you thought about the nib. Was told onoto nibs are a bit flexy . Which nib and size do you have ?

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Old thread but you seem to be the only one with a Dr's Pen ! Was thinking of getting one for myself. Was wondering what you thought about the nib. Was told onoto nibs are a bit flexy . Which nib and size do you have ?

My last Onoto purchase was the Doctors Pen. It's a lovely looking pen and I am delighted with it. The nib is not in the least bit flexi but it's a delight to write with.

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Was wondering what you thought about the nib. Was told onoto nibs are a bit flexy.

I have a Chuzzlewit and a Magna Classic, both with both steel and gold nibs. Both nibs are wonderful (beautifully generous of ink for); of the two I prefer the gold nibs because, although definitely not flexy, they do have noticeable springiness, which makes them gratifying to write with.

 

Cheers,

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I recently purchased the Magna Classic and ordered a Broad 18ct nib, have to admit I prefer the steel nib, the 18ct nib is far too wet for my liking :(

 

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I have 2 Magna Classics in a BI steel nib and one Webster's Anniversary pen, with a gold medium nib. The gold is a fair bit softer, but NOT flexy, and quite nice. The steel nibs are rigid and also quite nice. Think I marginally prefer the feel of the gold, but there's not a lot in it.

 

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It's between a Doctor's Pen and Pickwick then. I like that the Pickwick has some designs on the body of the pen itself, but the Asclepius staff on the Doctor's Pen is just tempting !

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Old thread but you seem to be the only one with a Dr's Pen ! Was thinking of getting one for myself. Was wondering what you thought about the nib. Was told onoto nibs are a bit flexy . Which nib and size do you have ?

I have a stub 18C nib - and very nice it is too! I alternate between this and my CS Doctors' Pen which has an 18C IF nib.

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