Replacement Nib Unit For Classic

[ashbeck001]

Hi all,

 

From what I have been able to discover online, it appears that TWSBI does not currently sell replacement nib units for the Classic pens. Has anyone managed to find a hidden source?

 

I bought one with a 1.1 stub nib, and while I quite enjoy using this for 'fun', I actually like the pen more than I thought I would and would like to have a nib more suitable for everyday use (for me that's probably a 'fine'). Unfortunately the 1.1 stub is too broad for my everyday speedy handwriting!

 

If anyone has any leads or other ideas I'd be most grateful!

[Beechwood]

http://www.thewritingdesk.co.uk/showproduct.php?brand=TWSBI&range=Diamond%20580%20nib%20units

 

Have you tried Martin at The Writing Desk?

[ashbeck001]

Thanks, Beechwood. I don't think the 580 nibs are compatible with the Classic, though?

[Algester]

I dont think the cap fits so you need to looks for a TWSBI mini nib unit

the 580 nibs work with the Mini though and it looks better

Edited January 30, 2015 by Algester

[studiohead]

The TWSBI Classics uses the Mini Nib Units. You just need to remove the metal collar as well as the plastic section to put on the new nib from the original classic. The 580 nib will fit but is abit bigger.

[ashbeck001]

Thanks, all.

Studiohead, are you suggesting that I take the nib and feed out of a Mini nib unit and put it into the Classic section?

[shrey]

I was looking to buy a nib unit as well, so I'm in the same boat. However, I do have a mini as well. The nib and feed are the same, but housing (the black bit that fits inside the collar and plastic section) is different and does not fit the classic.

 

But you can remove the nib and feed and they will fit.

 

Shrey

[studiohead]

Actually, the nib, the feed and the nib holder (the black part holding the nib and feed) are exactly the same between the Diamond Mini and Classic. TWSBI calls this part the feeder holder. The only difference is the Classic has a Metal Collar and a Plastic section while the Diamond Mini has a Integrated Plastic section with a metal ring. As a TWSBI dealer we keep spares as this is the part which is now the most common point of failure due to over tightening. You don't need to take out the nib and feed. (in fact, you would most like bend the fins if you do so. The Nib on the Mini Nib Unit is tighter than the 580)

[ghorn11]

Resurrecting this tread. Anyone find a gold nib that will swap on to the classic???

[Jamerelbe]

Fpnibs.com used to offer gold nibs for sale (modified JoWo #5 nibs), but stopped doing so sometime in the past 12 months. They may still be willing to do this as a custom order, though - so it's worth contacting them to ask the question!

[ghorn11]

I asked, they said they don't.