Nib question

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I searched a bit on the forums but couldnt find the answer to my question so I was hoping the experts could maybe help out a little bit. I have a friend asking me to make him a fountain pen, and he stated he prefers a .5 tip. Does any one know what this equates to in terms of fine/medium ect. Also does anyone know of a specific kit that comes with a .5 tip? I was leaning towards the gentleman or gentleman jr. But I can't find the nib tip size anywhere. (this was his only request that it be .5)

Thanks Guys
 
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Nib size

The Jr Gent 1 (I think the Jr Gent 2 also) comes with what is classed as a mediium nib. It can probably be changed but I've never done it so I don't know. I have a couple of pens comparable to the full sized gent and I think they have a broader standard tip than the Jrs. That is just based on writing I think the full sized write wider.
 
As a "fast and loose" rule of thumb, .5 equates to extra fine, .75 = fine, 1.0 = medium.
Anything less than .5 or greater that 1.0= equals special order, or work harder to sell what's in stock:)

Tongue firmly in cheek:)
 
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Thanks I had found this nib chart, after posting on here. So I guess though my original question stands, and fountain pen kits you could recommend that come stock with a fine or extrafine nib? Or is it typically a medium?

If I did go with a gent or gent jr. what fine/xtrafine nib would you recommend as an upgrade? which ones have you had luck with compatability wise?

again thanks for the help guys.
 

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They all come with a medium, there are three or four vendors here that sell x fine nibs, Classic Nib, Indy Pen Dance, and Miester Nib . All of these will fit the Jr.11 series.

SSGMEADER said:
Thanks I had found this nib chart, after posting on here. So I guess though my original question stands, and fountain pen kits you could recommend that come stock with a fine or extrafine nib? Or is it typically a medium?

If I did go with a gent or gent jr. what fine/xtrafine nib would you recommend as an upgrade? which ones have you had luck with compatability wise?

again thanks for the help guys.
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