How Do Twsbi Nibs Compare To Sailor?

[duboing]

I'm soooo excited about the approaching release of the TWSBI mini (it is going to happen, isn't it? I haven't just dreamt it?) But I'm undecided which nib I'll go for. I have two Sailor Sapporos: one medium, one fine. I hope the TWSBI will fall within that range of line thickness, so I'm interested to know whether TWSBI nibs tend to run finer/broader than Sailor nibs, or about the same. Also, do they tend to be fairly wet or fairly dry?

 

Thanks for any pointers you can offer.

[AltecGreen]

I'm soooo excited about the approaching release of the TWSBI mini (it is going to happen, isn't it? I haven't just dreamt it?) But I'm undecided which nib I'll go for. I have two Sailor Sapporos: one medium, one fine. I hope the TWSBI will fall within that range of line thickness, so I'm interested to know whether TWSBI nibs tend to run finer/broader than Sailor nibs, or about the same. Also, do they tend to be fairly wet or fairly dry?

 

Thanks for any pointers you can offer.

 

 

TWSBI are using standard Bock nibs (at least they are now). Before they were using Schmidt. In any case it doesn't matter since the Schimdt nibs were most likely made by Bock or JoWo.

 

The Bock (or Schimdt or JoWo) nibs run wider than Sailors. Go for a fine or an extra fine and they'll be close to your desired range.

 

Wetness is a set-up issue and depends on how the nib was set before leaving the factory. It can be adjusted at any time.

Edited October 13, 2012 by AltecGreen

[autopsy]

I have a Sailor 1911 and a TWSBI 540. The TWSBI is drier and scratchier (but not uncomfortable to write with). TWSBIs tend to run wider than Sailors by probably a half size (in my experience).

[Angry__Panda]

I have a Sailor 1911 and a TWSBI 540. The TWSBI is drier and scratchier (but not uncomfortable to write with). TWSBIs tend to run wider than Sailors by probably a half size (in my experience).

 

I would say at least half a size. My TWSBI extra fine vs my Sailor fine has the Sailor still finer. I'll try and remember to post a writing sample, but it may not be till tomorrow :/ . My nib however came perfectly wet from the factory. No adjustments (for either for that matter lol). But like someone said, you can adjust that pretty easy.

 

Either way I am looking forward to buying a Mini as well (really hope clear is an option and not just black :/ ). I'll be buying an extra fine for sure. In the near future I may even get my extra fine TWSBI nibs tuned finer heh.

[duboing]

Thanks all, that's exactly what I needed. I think I'll probably go with the fine in the end.

 

Either way I am looking forward to buying a Mini as well (really hope clear is an option and not just black :/ ). I'll be buying an extra fine for sure. In the near future I may even get my extra fine TWSBI nibs tuned finer heh.

 

I'm sort of counting on there being a clear one, and it looks like Goulet pens are expecting them: http://www.gouletpens.com/TWSBI_Mini_Fountain_Pens_s/1287.htm. I don't own a demonstrator, and I think they look fantastic loaded up with something really vivid... I think I'll be buying a bottle of Herbin Orange Indien with mine

[autopsy]

I have a Sailor 1911 and a TWSBI 540. The TWSBI is drier and scratchier (but not uncomfortable to write with). TWSBIs tend to run wider than Sailors by probably a half size (in my experience).

 

I would say at least half a size. My TWSBI extra fine vs my Sailor fine has the Sailor still finer. I'll try and remember to post a writing sample, but it may not be till tomorrow :/ . My nib however came perfectly wet from the factory. No adjustments (for either for that matter lol). But like someone said, you can adjust that pretty easy.

 

Either way I am looking forward to buying a Mini as well (really hope clear is an option and not just black :/ ). I'll be buying an extra fine for sure. In the near future I may even get my extra fine TWSBI nibs tuned finer heh.

 

I forgot to factor in that my Sailor was 'wettened' up by the good people of nibs.com. A full size difference or more is probably much more accurate for a stock Sailor

Edited October 13, 2012 by autopsy