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Hi all,

I've got two ASA Pens the ASA Nauka (Jowo Nib) and the ASA Daily (Schmidt #5 nib).

Does anyone know if the nibs are friction fit?

Also, any suggestions as to what other nibs would fit?

For the JoWo I have options (thinking about fpnibs), but for the Daily and the Schmidt #5, I'm not sure what other nibs would fit.

Thanks

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It's my understanding if you get an eyedropper with ebonite feed, it's friction fit. And if you get a cartridge/converter option it's a screw-in nib collar.

 

...at least that's how it works on all the ASA pens I have, but I only have the one C/C.

 

If it's an eyedropper & you're having trouble removing the nib, it might just be a very tight fit. I've changed the nib in my ASA Maven several times & I still need a knock-out block every time I pull the nib.

 

My knock-out block SOP: take a scrap of 2x4 long enough you won't smack the feed against the counter when it comes out. Drill holes of assorted sizes; find the hole the nib+feed fit in, but not the nib section. I use a hex-wrench as a "punch", so I have something *just* smaller than the feed & use a light rubber mallet. I don't do any vintage repair, but this has worked for all my Indian ebonite/acrylic eyedroppers with tight tolerances.

 

If it's C/C & you're having trouble removing the nib, use a rubber grippy.

 

 

 

> Also, any suggestions as to what other nibs would fit?

The nib-collar just has the nib+feed friction fitted inside. So you should be able to fit any #5 or #6 nib.

 

I'm a HUGE fan of the fpnibs semi-flex. I put one in my ASA Spear... and 3 more in some Gama Sneaky pens :D

 

Duke makes some nice fude nibs, though I'm not aware of them being sold separately. I didn't intend to buy the pen just for the nib, but that's what ended up happening with a couple. Sailor makes my favorite fude, but they're not standard-size.

 

Franklin Christoph cursive-calligraphy is my go-to for italic. I've got one of those on my ASA Nauka & ASA Sniper & ASA Mist... and their 1.9mm music nib on my Ranga Zeal XD

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