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I often write in all caps and thought it might be interesting to try an architect nib for this purpose.  I've been snooping around to see where I might find a fountain pen with one, but I'm not getting anywhere.  Are there any fountain pens that come with an architect nib or do I need to have a nib ground.  And if I need to get a nib ground, what nib is the best one to start with?  If this information is available somewhere on the FPN forum, I didn't find it and would appreciate being pointed to it.

 

I will appreciate any input that is provided.

 

Thanks!

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7 minutes ago, mzoeller said:

I've been snooping around to see where I might find a fountain pen with one, but I'm not getting anywhere.  Are there any fountain pens that come with an architect nib

Santini Italia, for one. 

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2 hours ago, Manofadventure said:

You can buy a pen from www.kanpurwriters.com with a stock architect nib.

Thank you A Smug Dill and Manofadventure!!!  I will focus  my hunt there.

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If you have or plan to acquire pens that accept standard Jowo or Bock screw-in nib units, you can order nib units ground in many different configurations by FPNibs.com in Spain. A stainless steel B or M nib from them is a good and very economical starting point for an Architect grind. They also offer house-brand pens that take Jowo units.

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4 hours ago, BlueJ said:

If you have or plan to acquire pens that accept standard Jowo or Bock screw-in nib units, you can order nib units ground in many different configurations by FPNibs.com in Spain. A stainless steel B or M nib from them is a good and very economical starting point for an Architect grind. They also offer house-brand pens that take Jowo units.

Thank you for that information, BlueJ.  I'm glad it's the weekend so I don't have to wait until I get off work to check these out!  Thanks again!

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Many Montblanc EF nibs have an architect grind and they’re delightful. Much has been said about that here on FPN. Personally I  own a 146 with an old 14C-stamped EF nib with that particular grind and it’s a work of art. A used 146 in good condition can be found for prices not far removed from high-quality new pens with gold nibs.

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On 2/28/2021 at 10:08 AM, TheDutchGuy said:

Many Montblanc EF nibs have an architect grind and they’re delightful. Much has been said about that here on FPN. Personally I  own a 146 with an old 14C-stamped EF nib with that particular grind and it’s a work of art. A used 146 in good condition can be found for prices not far removed from high-quality new pens with gold nibs.

Thanks TheDutchGuy, I don't typically seek out EF nibs, but will look into a Montblanc 146.  I appreciate your suggestion.

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