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GREETINGS, READER !

 

In your experience, what is the least expensive way to replace a medium nib from a Prera, with a nib of comparable quality ? For a starting point, Pilot will send a duplicate (or medium calligraphy, or fine) for 32 US dollars -- more than the cost of a replacement pen on AMAZON.

 

Related questions -- 1) Has anyone tried a non-Pilot nib in a Prera ? 2) I have read that either Plumix or Metropolitan nibs will also fit a Prera. Can the nib from a Metro be easily removed without damaging the nib holder ?

 

Thanks in advance for your reply !

 

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Jamerelbe Antique

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Prera nibs are identical to the nibs Pilot put in their Metropolitan, Penman and Plumix pens - and identical in shape (though not colour) to the 78G.

 

If you can bear to put a non-genuine Chinese nib in your pen, the Wing Sung 659 is a 78G copy, with matching nib - you can purchase either a silver trim pen (which will look better in a Prera) or go for a gold trim if you want a gold-coloured nib. From memory, the Wing Sung 3003 uses the same style of nib too. My 659 and 3003s write very nicely - I'd be hard pressed to notice a difference in performance from the Pilot pens.

 

The nibs and feeds on these pens are friction fit within the grip section, and pretty easy to swap out.

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if you need it cheap, you can get nibs from wing sung on ebay for cheap.

 

If you've got $10-15, get a pilot kakuno and just swap the nibs. or a plumix if you want a stub.

Selling a boatload of restored, fairly rare, vintage Japanese gold nib pens, click here to see (more added as I finish restoring them)

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Thanks, folks, for the confirmation. I had read some other posts on FPN with similar ideas (except Wing Sung i.d. nos.), but wanted further definition, which you were kind enough to supply. I have set up an order for a Plumix, which I'd be willing to sacrifice to save the Prera that'

 

To anyone else who posts here, if you have additional ideas, please send 'em along.

 

Thanks to all.

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worst case, cut the tip off the prera nib with pliers and smooth it on some 1800 grit sandpaper. Easy italic nib.

Selling a boatload of restored, fairly rare, vintage Japanese gold nib pens, click here to see (more added as I finish restoring them)

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The replacement nibs from China are actually pretty good and the price is hard to beat. I have some of the medium nibs and they work fine in Metropolitans and the Wing Sung pens that take a Pilot style nib.

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A Smug Dill Museum Piece

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Can the nib from a Metro be easily removed without damaging the nib holder ?

Yes. I just did that to two new Pilot MR pens today.

 

However, let me add this disclaimer/clarification: "easily removed without damaging the nib holder" does not mean "with no risk irrespective of the tools and/or technique used". If you do it right, it is easily removed without damaging anything. If you do it wrong, you may either find it not so easy, or on the other hand you could easily remove the nib but cause damage in the process.

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I endeavour to be frank and truthful in what I write, show or otherwise present, when I relate my first-hand experiences that are not independently verifiable; and link to third-party content where I can, when I make a claim or refute a statement of fact in a thread. If there is something you can verify for yourself, I entreat you to do so, and judge for yourself what is right, correct, and valid. I may be wrong, and my position or say-so is no more authoritative and carries no more weight than anyone else's here.

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I'm new to this site, so don't know if I'm in the right place, or posting too late, but I also have a Prera with a nib I'm not happy with. I accidently stumbled onto the Tokyo Pen Shop, which is in the USA, who now carries the 2018 release of the Pilot Penmanship EF fountain pens. I've been waiting forever for one of these from an eBay seller in Japan and am thrilled to find a U.S. dealer that carries them. I'm no fool, I bought 6 so I'd never run out. The Prera will take this EF nib and they are a much better price than having to wait for a shipment from Japan.

 

Hope this helps.

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I'm new to this site, so don't know if I'm in the right place, or posting too late, but I also have a Prera with a nib I'm not happy with. I accidently stumbled onto the Tokyo Pen Shop, which is in the USA, who now carries the 2018 release of the Pilot Penmanship EF fountain pens. I've been waiting forever for one of these from an eBay seller in Japan and am thrilled to find a U.S. dealer that carries them. I'm no fool, I bought 6 so I'd never run out. The Prera will take this EF nib and they are a much better price than having to wait for a shipment from Japan.

 

Hope this helps.

A contribution is always welcome! Glad you are here, and hope you will take some time to explore, see that this is a diverse and highly-knowledgeable community, and pretty welcoming!

 

Does the Tokyo Pen Shop,have an online prescence? Or is it an actual store (bricks and mortar), or both?

Brian

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A contribution is always welcome! Glad you are here, and hope you will take some time to explore, see that this is a diverse and highly-knowledgeable community, and pretty welcoming!

 

Does the Tokyo Pen Shop,have an online prescence? Or is it an actual store (bricks and mortar), or both?

 

https://www.tokyopenshop.com/

 

I've never bought anything from them (don't even know if they'll ship to AUS!), but came across them on YouTube a while back.

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Yes, they are online. The name gave me pause, but they are located in the USA. I ordered Pilot Penmanship pens and they arrived within the week. I had a question, emailed them, and they responded with a phone call the very next day, so I am quite pleased with their service. It was quite by accident I learned there is a 2018 release of the Penmanship. I wanted to get a couple for gifts for newbies, but I really love the nib as well. I save my UEF's for use with fine paper.

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I just received seven Pilot Penmanship, three Pilot Prera and two Pilot MR pens in the mail. Field day, here I come!

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