Can someone post a writing sample of Sailor 1911?

[Betty]

Can someone post a writing sample of Sailor 1911, especially on the EF to medium-fine range. I can't decide which I like. It would be especially helpful if you also have a Pelikan writing sample to compare with. Thanks

[Larry T]

Hi Betty.

 

I just happen to have the pens in question, and a good scanner, so here goes...

 

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/ircameraman/NibSizes.jpg

 

Please excuse the handwriting. My so-so handwriting made worse by a bout of Carpal-tunnel. :bonk:

 

Hope this helps.

 

Larry

Edited January 20, 2006 by Larry T

[Betty]

This is excellent! Thanks Larry for taking the time to write it even when your hand hurts. I'm having a hard time deciding if I want XF or F nib. I have a Pelikan XF that is really great. I think the Parker 51 fine (or is it medium-fine?) is a bit thick.

 

But then I also want a buttery smooth Sailor and I heard you have to go to Medium for that buttery smooth feeling.

[Apollo]

Betty, a Sailor medium is indeed buttery smooth. Both my Sailors are mediums, but remember that Japanese nibs run a little narrower than western nibs. I'd say they write inbetween a fine and medium by American/European standards.

[KCkc]

This is from 1911M color series which is a shorter smaller model than regular 1911 size. The nib is 14kt Vs 21kt in regular 1911.

 

Hope this helps.

BTW, Sailor's nib width is fairly consistent across the board as experienced in my Maki-e on resin, maki-e on wood, 1911 and 1911M.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/ebaywatch888/PT%20Sales/IMG_6.jpg

Edited January 19, 2006 by KCkc

[snowyowl]

Betty:

 

I have a Sailor 1911 w/fine nib and I really like it! It lays down one extrememly fine line. It is much finer than my Waterman Charleston XF. I have 8 FPs now and the Sailor 1911 is my hands down favorite. It starts every time, never skips, and is a joy to write with.

 

Jerry

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

If you have saved my letters, you can leaf through them to find a writing sample.

 

Dillon

[Hephaestus]

Does this help at all?:

 

http://www.nibs.com/Tipping%20Sizes%20page.htm

 

-Ryan

[Random]

I tend towards the fine side of Japanese pens so don't have much to use for comparison. Hopefully this quick sample will help give you an idea.

 

http://stargate.logh.net/random/sample.jpg

 

The VP does tend to run a little broader than Sailor but also tends to run dryer with the Noodlers ink so I think it ballances out a bit.

 

Swisher Pens also has this chart available that I have found helpful.

 

Sailor Nib Chart

 

I found my XF nib, before I dropped it , to write very smoothly. While not frictionless, and I don't think you'll find one with such a fine nib, its extremely smooth. What you feel is the texture of the paper. I find it a nice sensory feedback while writing.

[Betty]

Thanks everyone for all the samples and insight. I think I am going to change from an EF to a F.