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I'm looking to pick up one or two of the Jinhao 500. The brown and blue versions. I'm trying to figure out what size nib they use. I watched Steven Brown's video of his review of this pen and he indicated it appears to be a size #5. I typically replace the nibs and converters in the Jinhao's, with Goulet 1.1mm stubs and their converters. Just to be on the safe side. I checked Goulet's site, unfortunately they do not carry the 1.1mm stub in a #5. So will have to do a bit more searching. Thanks for the help.

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Yip #5 nib.

 

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Picked up both of the Jinhao 500, one in coffee marble and the other blue marble finish. Both very nice writers right out of the box. Looking to change to #5 1.1 stub...any suggestions of where and who might sell these? Thanks

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Also, has anyone gotten the nib or nib and feed out of the 500? Is it screw in, friction fit?

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Also, has anyone gotten the nib or nib and feed out of the 500? Is it screw in, friction fit?

 

It is friction fit.

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FPR has a #5.5 nib. It "may" fit OK. You just have to see how close the nib curvature matches the feed.

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FPR has a #5.5 nib. It "may" fit OK. You just have to see how close the nib curvature matches the feed.

 

The FPR #5.5 - 1.0 mm. stub. Some feel it is not a true stub, however, is one of my favorite nibs--more broad+. The nib is a smooth writer. Knox has a #5 broad nib (Birmingham Pen Co.). Nemosine #5 1.1 stub (Birmingham Pen Co).

 

 

FPR US #5.5 - 1.0 mm. stub

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Knox #5 Broad

 

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Nemosine #5 1.1 stub

 

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The OP piqued my interest in the Jinhao 500, a model I didn't have, so I have just ordered one.

 

I did notice that a lot of the sellers had photos of the pen with a fude nib though that wasn't mentioned in the written description.

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Mine has an ordinary fine medium. It is a very nice pen

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Thanks for this. I saw a tray of these in the local bookstore and thought they might work as a pen for my JoWo #5 architect grind nib that wouldn't fit in my Jinhao 165 because the cap is too narrow. The 500 is definitely a fatter pen, so I look forward to trying it out.

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So, is the nib number (#) random, or from specific measurement. I assume the determining dimension is at the base of the nib. May I know the unit of measure ?

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I believe the number stands for the width of the nib's base in millimeters. The "5.5" offered by FPR, has the .5 added to show that the nib is just a little longer than the standard 5. The base is the same width though.

 

Then there are other complicating factors that determine whether or not the nib will fit, such as the degree of curvature, thickness of nib material, and width of the shoulders. I love how FPR gives all the measurements for their nibs.

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I believe the number stands for the width of the nib's base in millimeters. The "5.5" offered by FPR, has the .5 added to show that the nib is just a little longer than the standard 5. The base is the same width though.

 

Then there are other complicating factors that determine whether or not the nib will fit, such as the degree of curvature, thickness of nib material, and width of the shoulders. I love how FPR gives all the measurements for their nibs.

Many thanks ! :thumbup:

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