What Pilot Pens Offer A Po Nib?

[Kuhataparunks]

Is the custom Heritage 912 the only Pilot pen that comes with a stock PO nib? If not, what are the other pen models that come with the PO nib?

The pilot posting nib does not receive much attention, unfortunately. Therefore, I am unable to find any further information regarding the pilot posting nib.

I am hoping that there is another model that has the posting nib so I can get it and dedicate it to a blue ink, as my CH 912 has had nothing but black ink in it.

The platinum 3776 UEF is not much of an option because it is a bit out of my price range; I would not want to spend as much as a 912 costs, which is why I am looking for what other pens might offer it.

 

A big thank you to whoever can offer any information on this matter!

[PabloAU]

It's also available on the 742 and 743, the latter with a larger #15-sized nib. In both cases it's available only on the black variant of the pen.

[Algester]

the number 15 and number 10 nibs will have the PO nibs it just so happens 912 is just coming into the US but if you like the cigar shape the 742 and 743 will have them you can also special order an 823 to have the PO nib as well (but this is probably a special service I suggest get from other specialty stores that is not strictly following the rules issued to official Pilot retailers)

ok we see the dilemma sadly no you cant get it in any cheaper form... your going to spend really 200-300USD for the pen with PO nib unless you can get it cheaper than 200USD (the case if your looking for 742 and 912) 300USD if your looking at 823 and 743 (which should be the SRP in japan more or less)

 

my next suggestion however if you want a cheap PO go take the esterbrook route and look for a clerical/posting nib it should no longer set you back 20-50USD if you look for the right people

Edited December 7, 2014 by Algester

[maverink]

you can get a uef nib for 100usd from rakuten cheaper than a pilot 912

 

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/bunkidou-shop/item/pnb-10000-71/

[Kuhataparunks]

you can get a uef nib for 100usd from rakuten cheaper than a pilot 912

 

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/bunkidou-shop/item/pnb-10000-71/

Thanks for this reference, this is the cheapest I've seen online for this pen.

I've ordered a Stainless Steel UEF from Engeika. However, due to new year, it'll take about a month to get to me.

I am very glad UEF is available in Stainless Steel, as I much prefer steel over gold nibs.

I hope this pen fulfills my hopes; if so, I'm getting this #3776!

[ProfMS]

I have a Pilot 912 with a PO nib. If you can afford it, it's a fantastic combination. The 912 is a great pen and the PO nib is the best extra-extra fine nib I have ever used.

[miatagrrl]

I have a question about the posting nib. I understand that it is designed to write on cheap, uncoated paper that would cause most nibs to feather -- is that correct? But I didn't realize that it was considered "extra-extra-fine." How is it different from other Japanese extra-fine nibs? If my intention is to write on paper that is generally not suited for fountain pens, would I do just as well to use any extra-fine nib? If not, what is it about the posting nib that makes it especially suitable for crappy paper?

 

By the way, I found a Pilot Heritage 912 with posting nib for US$140 at J-Subculture -- I think the best price I've seen:

http://shop.j-subculture.com/items/detail/1C62C783F732281

[Kuhataparunks]

I have a question about the posting nib. I understand that it is designed to write on cheap, uncoated paper that would cause most nibs to feather -- is that correct? But I didn't realize that it was considered "extra-extra-fine." How is it different from other Japanese extra-fine nibs? If my intention is to write on paper that is generally not suited for fountain pens, would I do just as well to use any extra-fine nib? If not, what is it about the posting nib that makes it especially suitable for crappy paper?

 

By the way, I found a Pilot Heritage 912 with posting nib for US$140 at J-Subculture -- I think the best price I've seen:

http://shop.j-subculture.com/items/detail/1C62C783F732281

Honestly, I believe that no fountain pen will be 100% featherless on "cheap" paper. Out of the 4 noodlers inks I've tried and numerous other black inks (pilot, Lamy, sailor, sheaffers), none were truly feather-free on cheap paper. Maybe "feather" can have a subjective meaning, judging by how many diffusions/ink branches are visible.

To answer your question, I see no notable difference between the feathering of a PO nib and something comparable, a Pilot Penmanship, even a Platinum UEF(which is notably finer than a PO).

 

I have a very high sensitivity for feathering, and I've detected it on every type of normal paper across which I've come.

This is on a sheet of Mead paper.

[rutherfordr]

It's not the size that makes it work on cheap paper, it's the fact that the nib is bent downward.

The bend in the nib lets you put more pressure on it while writing on cheap paper -- you're less likely to spring the nib.

 

The fineness of the posting nib just means that the extra-extra-fine line looks like it came from a (slightly broader) fine nib after the ink feathers on the paper.

[miatagrrl]

I agree with Kuhataparunks that the Pilot Posting (PO) nib is seriously under-discussed! After having an opportunity to try someone's PO nib, I sprang for a Custom Heritage 912, and I think it is the smoothest extra-fine nib I've ever used. Here's my review of it:

http://tina-koyama.blogspot.com/2015/07/product-review-under-rated-pilot.html

 

The downward curve that rutherfordr mentions is surprisingly effective. And check it out -- it has a rather vicious-looking profile, like a claw!