Sailor Pen Question

[jaybrams]

I just purchased a Sailor 1911 pen. The nib is marked "H-F". Is this a Fine nib, or something different. I know they make variations. Thanks.

[Lloyd]

I believe it stands for "Hard Fine", i.e. firm & fine.

[Strang]

I believe it stands for "Hard Fine", i.e. firm & fine.

 

+1 for Lloyd's explanation.

[Readymade]

Japanese nibs typically write a width smaller than Western nibs though, so the Sailor H-F gives a line closer to a Western EF.

 

Omedetto! Congrats on getting a Sailor!

Edited November 4, 2008 by Readymade

[jaybrams]

Thanks for all your help. I think I'm gonna love this pen!

 

I talked with Sailor's American distributor, and based on our conversation, it seems that the fine/medium nib may be more to my liking. So, I've mailed the pen off to them and they've promised a quick turnaround. It sounds like a F/M would be more equivalent of what might be an American Fine. Having never tried a Fine/Medium, I'm assuming I will like it. The Fine nib was a bit too narrow for my tastes.

 

[Strang]

Yes, Sailor nibs (in my limited experience) tend to run a size smaller when compared to western nibs. I have the full sized 1911 which is marked as a hard medium but is as fine as any of my european (F) nibs. And I have a 1911M which is a hard broad nib and is pretty much the same as my western (M) nibs.

[NeilBen]

Yes, Sailor nibs (in my limited experience) tend to run a size smaller when compared to western nibs. I have the full sized 1911 which is marked as a hard medium but is as fine as any of my european (F) nibs. And I have a 1911M which is a hard broad nib and is pretty much the same as my western (M) nibs.

 

I only have one Sailor pen, a Sappro. Will not buy another one. In no way does the nib or the ink flow live up to the hype. A huge disappointment.

[Siv]

There are always duds - of the 9 Sailors I have, the most expensive one is the dud but all the others are superb writers. Flawless...

[chibimie]

A Sailor 1911 was one of my first fountain pens, and it really got me started. Over 100 fountain pens and years later, the 1911 is a pen I often come back to-- for its classic good looks, the way it feels, and its flawless performance. I especially love the F-M nib, this time purchased in a burgundy that was discontinued a few years back.

 

Congratulations on your fine choice!

[Inkstain]

A Sailor 1911 was one of my first fountain pens, and it really got me started. Over 100 fountain pens and years later, the 1911 is a pen I often come back to-- for its classic good looks, the way it feels, and its flawless performance. I especially love the F-M nib, this time purchased in a burgundy that was discontinued a few years back.

 

Congratulations on your fine choice!

 

[Inkstain]

I have 5 Sailors and they are all great pens.

 

Recently, I sent 3 to Michael Masuyama for nib adjustments. What were really nice pens became really great pens and there's always at least one of them ready to go in my pen case.

 

I might offer that once you find the nib you like and it is adjusted properly (and many are right out of the box), you really have a friend for life IMHO.

 

My problem is that I have too many and still lust after more!