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Oh man, I just watched this video on YouTube:

 

 

This is a fantastic nib! And it is one I know nothing about. Does anyone have any information on this thing? Could it fit the TWSBI Diamond 540?

 

Another thing I'm confused about is the word "Cross". Is there any relation to the Cross brand of pens? I assume this is a Sailor nib, so I might be completely wrong.

 

Cheers,

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Hi Cartooner,

Check out a bit more information on John Mottishaw's nibs.com site.

 

"Cross" refers to the style of tipping, no relation to the Cross company.

 

Text from his page is here:

Naginata Cross MusicDouble layered nib with unique cross point on the tipping. This point is even broader than the Cross Point above. See the range of marks available to the left. This is truly the architect's nib with a very narrow down-stroke and an extra-broad cross-stroke.

 

To my knowledge, Sailor nibs/ nib units are not sold alone, only on Sailor pens.

Given the beauty and function of the Sailor nibs on which this nib can be found, I can't imaging transplanting the nib to a TWSBI (or any other pen, for that matter- no ill will toward TWSBI) but to each his own.

 

Best Regards, greg

Don't feel bad. I'm old; I'm meh about most things.

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Hi Cartooner,

Check out a bit more information on John Mottishaw's nibs.com site.

 

"Cross" refers to the style of tipping, no relation to the Cross company.

 

Text from his page is here:

Naginata Cross MusicDouble layered nib with unique cross point on the tipping. This point is even broader than the Cross Point above. See the range of marks available to the left. This is truly the architect's nib with a very narrow down-stroke and an extra-broad cross-stroke.

 

To my knowledge, Sailor nibs/ nib units are not sold alone, only on Sailor pens.

Given the beauty and function of the Sailor nibs on which this nib can be found, I can't imaging transplanting the nib to a TWSBI (or any other pen, for that matter- no ill will toward TWSBI) but to each his own.

 

Best Regards, greg

 

 

Thanks Greg,

 

That helps explain things quite a bit. I have a Sailor Professional Gear, 24k medium nib. The flow is amazing. The quality and craft is very impressive. I will need to save up for the Cross Music nib - my funds are empty. haha

 

Cheers, and thanks again for the information.

 

Jason

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Also note that Sailor is very particular about the type of pen they'll allow you to put specialty nibs on. For a cross music, you'll likely have to buy another Pro Gear or a full size 1911. Given the importance of flow for a nib this broad, I don't know how successful it would be on a TWSBI without a whole lot of fiddling, but the ink capacity would certainly be an advantage. If you do attempt it (not saying that you should) let us know how it goes.

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Also note that Sailor is very particular about the type of pen they'll allow you to put specialty nibs on. For a cross music, you'll likely have to buy another Pro Gear or a full size 1911. Given the importance of flow for a nib this broad, I don't know how successful it would be on a TWSBI without a whole lot of fiddling, but the ink capacity would certainly be an advantage. If you do attempt it (not saying that you should) let us know how it goes.

 

Thanks Mori,

 

I don't think I'll try it. I'm not unhappy with the Pro Gear pen and I feel there is a lot of risk; don't want to ruin such a nice nib.

 

Cheers,

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That helps explain things quite a bit. I have a Sailor Professional Gear, 24k medium nib.

 

24k ? Are you sure?

 

No way man! Any nib that soft won't write LOL.

Sailor nibs are 21K which is .875 gold.

The closes is probably Visconti's 23K Palladium...

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That helps explain things quite a bit. I have a Sailor Professional Gear, 24k medium nib.

 

24k ? Are you sure?

 

No way man! Any nib that soft won't write LOL.

Sailor nibs are 21K which is .875 gold.

The closes is probably Visconti's 23K Palladium...

 

Whoops, yes. 21k. Sorry, my mistake.

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