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PILOT (NAMIKI) NIB CODE ?

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From http://www.pilot.co.jp and with the help of altavista automatic translation I got this list of nib codes for Pilot pens:

 

 

EF = Extra fine (I assume)

F = Fine (I have)

SF = Does this mean soft fine?

FM = I guess between fine and medium

SFM = Probably soft FM

M = Medium

SM = Probably soft medium

B = Broad

BB = extra broad

C = ?

PO = Carbon copy ?

FA = Super fine flexible ?

WA = ?

SU = Stub

 

Also I have seen an MS which is a music nib (see below). Any others that you understand what they mean?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a3/kmlstmoorthi/PilotCustomNib1.jpg

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Hi,

 

SF - i think that's a soft fine

C - is a verybroad (broader than BB)

 

Still working on the others.

Thanks for posing the question.

 

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Jeen

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i found this from a site (unfortunately, i don't anymore remember which one). i just made a copy to use as my reference on Japanese nibs. hope this helps.

 

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Don't you love the descriptions - but what is a software tone?? Musical underware??

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WA is similar to Sheaffer Triumph nibs. I'm not sure about the origin of the word, but I've also seen it spelled "Waverly". I believe C is "Coarse", a very broad nib. PO stands for POsting and FA is FAlcon. I think the translation on the photo was done by machine.

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