mitto Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Here are a few of my monstrous Parker 45 nibs. Enjoy watching as well sharing pictures of yours. Thank you. Edited February 17, 2016 by mitto Khan M. Ilyas Link to post Share on other sites
hari317 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Congrats, the first and the last appear to be solid gold nibs? In case you wish to write to me, pls use ONLY email by clicking here. I do not check PMs. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
mitto Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Congrats, the first and the last appear to be solid gold nibs?Thank you hari. And yes, the ones you mentioned are 14k solid gold nibs. Edited February 18, 2016 by mitto Khan M. Ilyas Link to post Share on other sites
inkstainedruth Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Those are big honking nibs. What size are they?The biggest I've got on a 45 is what is supposed to be an OM. Although I'm starting to wonder if it's a OF in disguise....Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth "It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen." Link to post Share on other sites
mitto Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Those are big honking nibs. What size are they?The biggest I've got on a 45 is what is supposed to be an OM. Although I'm starting to wonder if it's a OF in disguise....Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth They are R, B and D nibs. Khan M. Ilyas Link to post Share on other sites
hood Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 The biggest I've got on a 45 is what is supposed to be an OM. Although I'm starting to wonder if it's a OF in disguise....Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth Here's a picture of an medium oblique (R code) next to a fine oblique (Y code) to compare. And a bit closer. Link to post Share on other sites
mitto Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Here's a picture of an medium oblique (R code) next to a fine oblique (Y code) to compare. And a bit closer. So Y is fine oblique. Didn't know that. Khan M. Ilyas Link to post Share on other sites
inkstainedruth Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Okay, people have now explained "R" and "Y" -- what kind of nib is a "D"? I know that it meant something for Pelikan nibs (don't remember what OH) but what about Parker? Same as on the Pelikan nibs, or something different?Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth "It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen." Link to post Share on other sites
mitto Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Okay, people have now explained "R" and "Y" -- what kind of nib is a "D"? I know that it meant something for Pelikan nibs (don't remember what OH) but what about Parker? Same as on the Pelikan nibs, or something different?Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruthAs far as I know the D stands for Medium Stub nib. Others may correct me if I am wrong. PS. Have just learnt that the D is medium italic. Edited February 21, 2016 by mitto Khan M. Ilyas Link to post Share on other sites
Captivelight Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The Stub nibs are marked S and are quite rareAs you discovered - D is med Italic http://www.pencollect.co.uk/personal/pen01.jpg http://pencollect.co.uk/personal/pen02.jpg Link to post Share on other sites
mitto Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 The Stub nibs are marked S and are quite rareAs you discovered - D is med Italic I think I have a few S coded nibs. But I would have to dig for them among my around hundred 45s. Khan M. Ilyas Link to post Share on other sites
encremental Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've got a Flighter (chrome end) which I had always assumed was a stub, but now see that it can't be - it's marked E. So if D is medium italic, would this be broad italic? John Link to post Share on other sites
hood Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've got a Flighter (chrome end) which I had always assumed was a stub, but now see that it can't be - it's marked E. So if D is medium italic, would this be broad italic? John Yes it is, and C is fine italic. I think the P45 stubs were just one size which is medium-ish, i.e. the S code; I've never seen anything suggesting Parker made other sizes classed as 'stub'. Link to post Share on other sites
encremental Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thank you for that. It is a very cursive italic, and a pleasure to write with. Of course what is incredible now is just the huge range of nibs that were available on even quite modest pens. John Link to post Share on other sites
mitto Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Yes it is, and C is fine italic. I think the P45 stubs were just one size which is medium-ish, i.e. the S code; I've never seen anything suggesting Parker made other sizes classed as 'stub'.hood, do you have the S coded 45 stub nib? If yes, may you show us? Khan M. Ilyas Link to post Share on other sites
plumista Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I hate you all, owners of those marvels!I mean, I envy you that much!I prefer any calligraphic nibs, whenever the brands make them for a particular model, but I sadly own only P45 14K B, I have always wanted some of your wonderful nibs, but never found a source to purchase.Will you please share where did you find them?plumistaHave I mentioned my deepest hate... oops! envy? Edited February 21, 2016 by plumista Link to post Share on other sites
mitto Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 I hate you all, owners of those marvels!I mean, I envy you that much!I prefer any calligraphic nibs, whenever the brands make them for a particular model, but I sadly own only P45 14K B, I have always wanted some of your wonderful nibs, but never found a source to purchase.Will you please share where did you find them?plumistaHave I mentioned my deepest hate... oops! envy?You would have to come to a 'dangerous-to-live-in country - Pakistan - to be able to acquire these nibs. These are found everywhere over here. Lol. And yes, you did show your deepest hate for those of us having these dangrous / threatening 45 nibs. Khan M. Ilyas Link to post Share on other sites
Mangrove Jack Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 You would have to come to a 'dangerous-to-live-in country - Pakistan - to be able to acquire these nibs. These are found everywhere over here. Lol.And yes, you did show your deepest hate for those of us having these dangrous / threatening 45 nibs.Khan, how is it that there are so many different kinds of Parker 45 nib's available in Pakistan ? Link to post Share on other sites
gregamckinney Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The tiny distribution of Monsters in my 45 collection include one each: W, O, S, and one marvel that I bought from Susan Wirth at the LA Show about 6-8 years ago. She said it was made for/ sold in the French market. It isn't marked but is a very sharp oblique italic. One of the finest nibs I've ever used. It is a monster in a very different way than the context of this thread though. Best Regards,greg Don't feel bad. I'm old; I'm meh about most things. Link to post Share on other sites
hood Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Of course what is incredible now is just the huge range of nibs that were available on even quite modest pens. Yes, and that's one of the things I love about the P45. There's as many nib varieties for the P75 but they go for two and three times the price. hood, do you have the S coded 45 stub nib? If yes, may you show us? I don't have an S so unfortunately I can't show you. I spotted one on a very ordinary P45 Classic a while back and could have it for a very good price, but in a rare (extremely) moment of sensibleness I thought how seldom I use my medium italic and so I probably wouldn't use the stub much either, and I didn't buy it. I have a touch of regret about that when I remember it from time to time. I prefer any calligraphic nibs, whenever the brands make them for a particular model, but I sadly own only P45 14K B, I have always wanted some of your wonderful nibs, but never found a source to purchase. It certainly did take me a while to find my Y and C nibs! Khan, how is it that there are so many different kinds of Parker 45 nib's available in Pakistan ? Or is it just that he has 800 pens! Link to post Share on other sites
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