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Thread: Heritance FP nib group buy
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27th October 2009, 02:42 PM #16SENIOR MEMBER
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Sorry folks I just realised I've been confusing web sites for you all. Heritage Pens is Lou's site, Exotic Blanks is Ed Brown's site. We're looking at getting supplies from Lou, not Ed at this point in time. So we're just talking about the FP nibs.
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27th October 2009, 02:59 PM #17
No worries. But thank you for introducing Ed's site as well. Will definitely be coming back to this one... Too many fun goodies to miss with the dollar this high!
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27th October 2009, 03:01 PM #18Senior Member
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Ok, I don't know if I'm missing something.
At the Heritage Pens site, they only show the 18k gold nibs at $110.00 each.
I can't see any other nibs, so is this what is on offer with the group buy? Just the gold nibs?
At the exotic pens site, they have the gold and steel nibs and the calligraphy pens set, but this isn't where we are buying from. Is that correct?
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27th October 2009, 03:08 PM #19SENIOR MEMBER
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I know it's confusing. You can look at exotic blanks to see the nibs available, but you have to be registered as a wholesaler on Heritage to see the stock, plus Lou is making concessions for our group buy on top of that. So, the steel shown at exotic in all sizes are available from heritage, plus the large anniversary gold nib shown on the heritage site (I think you can see it) is the only gold one available currently.
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27th October 2009, 04:07 PM #20
The Churchills and Cambridge use the Larger Nib, Jnr. Style pens normally use the smaller nib., With the Larger size pens, Emperors/Statesman/Gentleman they usually use a larger nib also BUT, consider your buyer here; the more expensive kits usually have an Iridium tip which is quality, except that often they put their name on it and then no matter how good it is, " it is useless as a selling point"; the prejudice against names that seem to be Asian is great, so if it says "Dayacom" or something of that sort, the buyers, if they are pen savvy. will wrinkle up their noses.
However, keep the nib of those pens, as I said they can be a fairly good quality nib and be used for those less fussy on names, or some other kit .
I will try to photograph the pulling apart of a nib tonight. AmosGood, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
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27th October 2009, 04:18 PM #21
Now I have looked at the correct site I think I have been under charging for my pens
But I can only see the gold nibs. Having said that if he is offering the steel nibs I am still interestedCheers Rum Pig
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27th October 2009, 04:20 PM #22
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27th October 2009, 04:23 PM #23
There was a pictorial PDF link in the first post that showed how to replace them. Is that what you meant, or am I being daft again (brain going dead - rotten day at work )?
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27th October 2009, 04:35 PM #24
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27th October 2009, 07:09 PM #25
Please put me down for
10 Steel nibs Large with Medium tip
1 x Heritance Gold nib
Thanks AmosGood, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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27th October 2009, 07:28 PM #26SENIOR MEMBER
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No problems Amos. Wish I had a kit I could use the large gold nibs on, but I guess I'll have to be patient a while longer.
For those wanting nibs, I'm assuming you're all happy to pay by bank deposit (as painful a process as that is, it's the cheapest). if not, please PM me so we can discuss options.
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27th October 2009, 07:39 PM #27
Quick question for the more experienced - does anyone know if the fine nibs are OK to write with? Normally I prefer a fine pen but part of the FP appeal is the luxurious writing style they have. Would the fine point ruin that?
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27th October 2009, 08:18 PM #28SENIOR MEMBER
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My research has indicated that fine is actually the preferred size of most, for normal writing by those in-the-know, with other sizes being for the flair factor. But I have no first hand experience yet to speak of. However I believe the uninitiated would probably find a medium smoother and easier to write with for a start.
You have to be careful also, that like shoes sizes, one companies medium is another companies fine. I believe the Japanese system is one grade up or down (I forget atm) from the rest of the world,
The kit suppliers aren't very helpful in classifying their nibs either, apart from all stating they're the bees-knees, regardless of what users have been saying compared to nibs like Lou's or better. Even then, there are people who say they can't tell the difference.
Hmm - re-reading that, I think I'm fence sitting, which is why I'm going to get some of every size
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27th October 2009, 08:55 PM #29
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27th October 2009, 09:51 PM #30
Russell is correct in his summation, fine seems to be the preferred nib, but a quality medium is also quite acceptable. Amos
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