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dave741
January 29th, 2015, 04:13 AM
NOT AVAILABLE
carlos.q
January 29th, 2015, 05:05 AM
Are you sure that is a KF nib? It looks to me more like a DF nib (manifold).
dave741
January 29th, 2015, 06:18 AM
I looked once more - you're right it's DM nib.
whych
January 30th, 2015, 01:55 AM
You can always tell the 'D' type nibs by the 2 holes in the nib.
Tony Rex
January 30th, 2015, 03:56 AM
You can always tell the 'D' type nibs by the 2 holes in the nib.

Not always.
whych
January 30th, 2015, 04:36 AM
You can always tell the 'D' type nibs by the 2 holes in the nib.

Not always.
Which ones don't have 2 holes?
All the vintage 140/400/M series manifold nibs I have seen have 2 holes.
mustud52
January 30th, 2015, 04:48 AM
You can always tell the 'D' type nibs by the 2 holes in the nib.

That is interesting. Thankyou.
Tony Rex
January 30th, 2015, 05:46 AM
Let's not derail this excellent thread with swagger, shall we? I think I can answer that in the right forum...

If you ask nicely.

PS: This ones a bargain.. Buy!
dave741
February 2nd, 2015, 06:48 AM
price bump to 155 usd
stevekolt
February 2nd, 2015, 08:18 AM
Interested, but what is a "manifold" nib? How does it compare to a non-manifold F nib? Also, any idea of year of manufacture?
dave741
February 2nd, 2015, 09:05 AM
DM - (Durchschreib- Mittel) - MANIFOLD(carbon copy) MEDIUM -, I would say it's perfect to take quick notes. small line variation is possible however the nib is rather stiff than flex one
Cheshire
February 2nd, 2015, 09:43 AM
Nevermind.
mishe
February 5th, 2015, 11:09 AM
Is that a two-tone nib or no? Hard to tell from the photo, and I'm not too knowledgeable about the nib that you guys are talking about either.
allanorn
February 5th, 2015, 06:00 PM
Is that a two-tone nib or no? Hard to tell from the photo, and I'm not too knowledgeable about the nib that you guys are talking about either.

I don't think the 140/400 nibs were ever two-tone.

Manifold nibs were great for carbon copies and for those who like to write with a nail instead of anything flexible.
dave741
February 6th, 2015, 07:31 AM
Is that a two-tone nib or no? Hard to tell from the photo, and I'm not too knowledgeable about the nib that you guys are talking about either.

I don't think the 140/400 nibs were ever two-tone.

Manifold nibs were great for carbon copies and for those who like to write with a nail instead of anything flexible.

it is correct
mustud52
February 7th, 2015, 03:12 AM
This pen has been available for long enough. I will buy it if not yet sold. Dave?