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I think the Densho nib is smaller than the one used on Takumi , Mikado and Genkai . Please correct me if i am wrong.

 

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The Densho nib is the same as the Takumi and Octagon. Mikado and Genkai use an even larger nib.

 

Thanks . That puts me at ease .

 

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Thanks for the positive feedback, folks. :)

 

I have now added an image showing the feed (the part exposed underneath the nib). I didn't have the nerve to try unseating the nib to expose the entire feed part. ;)

 

Richard Binder reground this nib about a year and a half ago. The combination of the flex and the "Accountant" point make the nib perfect for writing lengthy notes at work; while the ergonomics of the pen itself prevent hand fatigue.

Richard has done great work for me in the past. The smallest stub nib I have is 0.6mm, but perhaps this one would be fun to have modified to a 0.3mm. :)

 

About the Danitrio nibs, mava is correct--the Mikado and Genkai are larger. I'd venture to say about 15~20% more. I have no idea if the writing experience is much different. Independent of size, Danitrio does have a number of different stampings on the nibs. I like the two most commonly seen--the flame and the traditional Japanese character. I hope winedoc doesn't mind my linking to some of his images:

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%202009/IMG_4027.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%202009/IMG_3969.jpg

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Why is it, when I look at this gorgeous pen, I get an irresistible urge to go bowling???

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What do they mean by "raw ebonite"? This material looks pretty much the same as other ebonite products I've come across, and ebonite is not a "raw" natural material... is there another process that's usually used on ebonite pens that is not used on this one?

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nice review ;) now I need to buy a Danitrio Genkaî or Mikado because Danitrio are excellent pens.

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What do they mean by "raw ebonite"? This material looks pretty much the same as other ebonite products I've come across, and ebonite is not a "raw" natural material... is there another process that's usually used on ebonite pens that is not used on this one?

"Raw" means that it is the material before any extensive polishing has taken place (typically involving the use of waxes--so it is raw because there's nothing but smooth ebonite showing).

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I have now added an image showing the feed (the part exposed underneath the nib). I didn't have the nerve to try unseating the nib to expose the entire feed part. ;)

 

Thanks for posting the photo of the feed. From the photo it looks like a well made molded plastic feeder, can anyone confirm the material? (Winedoc?)

 

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