Hi! plz tell me about your product! I love pliot fountain pen because it has EF nib. But, I don't know this fountain pen has EF nib.
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Please check with the seller. The EF nib is available on this model but be aware that it is razor fine. EF is usually F with other models. Good luck!
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Shin san Thank you for your email. This fountain pen does not have EF nib. This F nib pen is the thinnest pen THank you.
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Shin sanThank you for your email.This fountain pen does not have EF nib.This F nib pen is the thinnest pen THank you.
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I bought this for my husband. He says that the nib says "TWSBI" and "EF" (extra fine) and it has excellent ink flow. He also says it was a little scratchy at first but is breaking in and becoming smooth now. He really likes this pen.
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Extra-fine. I believe the 'EF' in the part-number PFP50RBEF indicates the nib size. On smooth paper, it is roughly comparable to a 0.35 mm ball-point.
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This is actually something I was contemplating myself. I believe the instruction booklet assures that all Parker nibs fit the pen, but it also implies bad posture can compromise a nib so I was going to wait until I was more acclimated to the pen before I tried a new nib. I'm curious to your results, if you go through with it.
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You can replace the nib. Jinhao sells them but its easier to replace the entire tip. Many alternative sellers make nibs and tips that fit the barrel. Have you tried flushing your pen with alcohol? I Periodically have to hold mine under warm running water to unclog it. Sometimes have to take the pen apart and soak it (after long periods of not using the ink will dry inside) good luck. Ive been using my (ugly gold) pen for over a year.
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This pen uses a #5 nib. Any #5 nib will work. It doesn't have to be fine, medium, broad, italic or a calligraphy nib. Any #5 nib means ANY #5 nib so ignore some of the silly answers you've gotten. You might be able to fix the nib you have. It's worth a try because you're not out anything if you are ready to try replacing it anyway and it might save you trying to find another #5 nib. To close the gap on a nib gently bend the nib tines downward towards the feed. The two sides of the nib where it splits at the end are the tines, like fork tines. That fat part on the very tip is called the "ball" or the "lobe". Leave the nib in the pen with the feed in place. The feed is that rubber/plastic black thing under the nib. You're trying to put a VERY SLIGHT hook in the nib downwards towards the feed. You'll need to use a fine tweezers for this and look at it under good magnification. You want both tines exactly even, if they're not even that is what causes the "scratchy" feel as you write. Bending them downward closes them and upward opens them. You can use that information to also open up a nib that writes too dry. Conversly bending down a nib that writes too wet will dry it up some. There must ALWAYS be a tiny gap between the tines and the halves of the ball or lobe, the tines should not close completely on the tip. It helps a lot to have a jewelers loupe or a strong magnifying glass to do this. Jewelers that sell fountain pens will often do this for free or at a very minimal charge for you too. TO EVERYONE ELSE -- If you don't KNOW the answer to someone's question, PLEASE do not guess. It's not helpful to do that no matter how well-meaning you are. Someone that already has a problem is just going to get more frustrated if you give them well-intentioned but bad information.
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Just break the nib! So easy and crippy. I bought 2, one worked and the other I had to broke the nib!
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I would recommend you give these a shot, just so you get the hang of using fountain pens again. When I first started to use FPs, I used a very heavy hand-a habit from the ballpoint and rollerball days. Thankfully, I was only using disposable pens so I didn't end up ruining the nibs.Although I've moved on to more expensive pens, I still keep these around. They're good value for money and are good writers as well.
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Yes, I am so dry happy with this fountain pen. My only thing I wish for is that it would come in more colors and in fine point and extra fine point, The point is not bad on this one, however, my choice is the above types, since it is my preferred point and use the very most.
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Hi Supermom: You can use this pen with the little ink cartridges made for it or you can use the refillable one that comes with it. You just hold the valve end into a bottle of ink while pulling up on the little plunger which sucks the ink into the chamber and, bingo! Insert it into the nib just like you would a prefilled cartridge. Get ink specifically for fountain pens. Other inks may clog the nib too often. If it is archival quality it will say so on the bottle. These pens are not maintenance free at all. But if you get one that flows really well, it is a joy to use. Certain people just like the scratch and flow of liquid ink vs. ball point pens. The calligraphy squared-off nib on this peb is especially fun and there aren't very many fountain pen manufacturers that make a really high end pen with a calligraphy nib. This one is not considered high end, but it is much nicer than the plastic ones. (I'm not knocking the plastic ones - I like anything with different width nibs and a good flow!) Lots of Duke owners love this pen. Mine won't flow so I'm going to try a higher quality ink to see if that helps. There are other adjustments I can try before I give up on it - it's a great looking, good-feeling pen and the nib is nice quality. TMI?
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When I purchased my charcoal Lamy Safari Fountain Pen, the pen came with a black nib. I do know that you can purchase the Lamy Safari, Al Star, and Vista fountain pens with a black or a stainless (silver) color nib from an extra fine nib to a broad nib.
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Search for something with a flexible nib or flex nib. I have a dip pen by speedball, but fountain pens exist with flexible nibs too. I think Noodlers makes one. (The flexible nib allows you to vary the line width by varying the pressure you apply, so it has to yield a bit. These pilot pens give a constant width line nearly regardless of pressure.)
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I have used a Cross converter not specified for the Cross model I have. I have three different Cross fountain pens with converters and they all work far better tha Parkers and Sheaffers. If I were you I would give any of the many converters that resemble the one pictured--the same type as in my Cross pens.
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I like to draw with it. The pen feels good in my hand. I rest my index finger alongside the clip. The nib has a little springiness to it. The line will be a little on the narrow side of whatever nib size you choose. The cartridge or cartridge converter does not hold a lot of ink. Keep that in mind, when choosing your nib size. if you are looking for a permanent ink, you could try Noodler's Black or any of the Bullet Proof / Eternal inks from Noodlers. Those inks are permanent to cellulose based products only. To reduce residue buildup, the fountain pen should be flushed regularly. Great fountain pen. I hope this has helped.
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I buy my ink from Zeller Writing Co, and use Herbin Lierre Sauvage, and Herbin Eclat de Saphir. http://www.zellerwritingcompany.com/j_herbin_bottled_ink_s/1829.htmThis particular pen looks nice but it does not write as smoothly as another pen I have - nib design is different and the ink flow on this one is not as good. The ink itself is fine and good quality.
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The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good products. The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good... » Read More The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good products. « Show Less
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I've seen the nibs for the pens sold separately, but I'm unsure about the pens. I'm sorry.