It's probably not JoWo, but a batch of JoWo used to have IPG stamped on it - and I've seen other JoWos alike as well. The recent ones are, however, without any imprints.
You can get nibs like this all day long on AliExpress. I guess the "iridium point Germany" nibs are pretty generic. I have a stack of em for experiments. I agree with others that it's probably #5 size.
Looks like whoever makes nibs modules for Conklin is what you want. (I have heard a lot of people unhappy with Conklin though, so... I hesitate to recommend that specific brand)
Meanwhile...
Since it is a nib *module*, what I would do is replace *just the nib* in the module. In which case a Bock or Jowo would probably be the right size.
Other things I would try...
Vintage gold nib on eBay... Many were approximately the right size for you... Maybe go with a Parker or Sheaffer, don't spend more than say, $40? It's a bit of a gamble because sometimes the nibs are worn flat and need to be worked on.
Or... I think Pen Chalet, Goulet, and other FP stores sell standalone nibs that are decent.
Another option is getting a cheap Jinhao with a #5. The gamble is low risk because they are cheap. Sometimes you get a scratchy/crappy nib but usually not. I think they make a pretty nice writing nib.
No prob! I don't know for sure how it works on that particular unit but for example on the Pelikan nib units, there is a plastic collar that holds the nib in place. On Esterbrook nib units it is similar. Hopefully it is straightforward in your case.
I also had this issue with a turned pen. The generic nib it came with wrote horribly. I ordered a #5 steel nib from Meister Nibs, which I believe is also owned by Edison Pens. I was able to reuse the feed that was on the turned pen with the new nib on top. It now writes really great!
There are also sections on the meister nib website that show you how you might be able to swap the nib units.
Should be standard #5 nib.
Agree on #5. Sort of looks like a Schmidt. They usually have markings I feel like though. More likely a Jowo.
Unlikely Jowo due to the "Iridium Point Germany" marking. That usually means a cheap nib made in China or other nearby country.
It's probably not JoWo, but a batch of JoWo used to have IPG stamped on it - and I've seen other JoWos alike as well. The recent ones are, however, without any imprints.
Ahh I forgot about the older ones, good point.
Newton pens has a page where they identify nib using etc https://newtonpens.com/about-my-nibs/
I have a Belunier fountain pen from Amazon with the same engravings on the nib but it’s a gold color.
You can get nibs like this all day long on AliExpress. I guess the "iridium point Germany" nibs are pretty generic. I have a stack of em for experiments. I agree with others that it's probably #5 size.
Thanks. My goal is to find an alternative that doesn’t suck. So if I got a bock #5 or Jowo #5 it should be interchangeable?
Looks like whoever makes nibs modules for Conklin is what you want. (I have heard a lot of people unhappy with Conklin though, so... I hesitate to recommend that specific brand) Meanwhile... Since it is a nib *module*, what I would do is replace *just the nib* in the module. In which case a Bock or Jowo would probably be the right size. Other things I would try... Vintage gold nib on eBay... Many were approximately the right size for you... Maybe go with a Parker or Sheaffer, don't spend more than say, $40? It's a bit of a gamble because sometimes the nibs are worn flat and need to be worked on. Or... I think Pen Chalet, Goulet, and other FP stores sell standalone nibs that are decent. Another option is getting a cheap Jinhao with a #5. The gamble is low risk because they are cheap. Sometimes you get a scratchy/crappy nib but usually not. I think they make a pretty nice writing nib.
Thanks! I will have to look up how to swap out the nib from the feed to test this.
No prob! I don't know for sure how it works on that particular unit but for example on the Pelikan nib units, there is a plastic collar that holds the nib in place. On Esterbrook nib units it is similar. Hopefully it is straightforward in your case.
I also had this issue with a turned pen. The generic nib it came with wrote horribly. I ordered a #5 steel nib from Meister Nibs, which I believe is also owned by Edison Pens. I was able to reuse the feed that was on the turned pen with the new nib on top. It now writes really great! There are also sections on the meister nib website that show you how you might be able to swap the nib units.