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Who owns a Togi nib?


Oso

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Does anyone out there own a pen with a Togi nib, such as the Sailor Naginata Togi? I have seen pictures of the nib and it is described as having the tip sweep up like the end of a Japanese sword. They cost more. What are the characteristics of the line, feel, flex and overall impressions? Would this be something worth saving for?

Is there any similarity in concept, other than appearance, with the Sheaffer Triumph nib that is also upswept at the tip?

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Hi Oso,

 

I have a Togi in my CP7 (Sailor 80). It is a stiff nib that has a bit of line variation depending on the angle that you hold it. Mine is a broad, but will lay down a medium line if I hold the pen almost straight up. It's a smooth writer and I like it, but it'd be nicer if the line variation were easier to get in normal writing.

Chris

 

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Oso,

 

I don't personally have a Togi nib, and you may have seen it already, but here's a great article about both it and the Cross Emperor nib, both fitted on Classic Pens' LB1. You can find it here:Stylophiles

A pen is a good deal like a rifle; much depends on the man behind it. Paraphrased from John Philip Souza

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Thank you for the replies. I do not doubt that the Togi nib is finely crafted and intriguing in concept; however I do not think I will be saving my money for one at this point. Although it might not be the same, I think I will be able to live with my less expensive, but well crafted, "Italifine" for adding line variation to my writing. I might be missing the point, but I know it is not something I "need" to have.

 

Thanks, Aircraft Electrician, for suggesting Stylophiles Online for the informative article. I have briefly looked at that site in the past. I will have to give it closer examination as there is some good reading there.

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