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Shane Cavitt
December 15th, 2018, 10:34 AM
I am looking to pull the trigger on an Aion, but I have a couple questions about the nibs:


I know they are interchangeable with standard Lamy steel nibs, but can you buy the Aion nibs separately or do they only come on the pens?


Do these nibbs tend to write a little bit wider line than the standard Lamy steel nibs?



Thanks!

catbert
December 15th, 2018, 03:14 PM
Yes, Z53 Aion nibs are available separately. I've ordered a B to replace my EF.

I don't find much difference between an EF Safari and an EF Aion.

Shane Cavitt
December 15th, 2018, 05:48 PM
Yes, Z53 Aion nibs are available separately. I've ordered a B to replace my EF.

I don't find much difference between an EF Safari and an EF Aion.

Where did you purchase the replacement Z53 replacement nib? I don’t find them listed on any of my go to online retailers like Vanness, Anderson or Goulet.

catbert
December 15th, 2018, 10:01 PM
I ordered from La Couronne du Comte (https://www.lacouronneducomte.nl/webstore/main/lamy-p-10258.html). If you need a US retailer, try Dan Smith (Nibsmith (https://nibsmith.com/product/lamy-z53-steel-nib/)).

Shane Cavitt
December 16th, 2018, 06:53 AM
I ordered from La Couronne du Comte (https://www.lacouronneducomte.nl/webstore/main/lamy-p-10258.html). If you need a US retailer, try Dan Smith (Nibsmith (https://nibsmith.com/product/lamy-z53-steel-nib/)).

Perfect! Thanks for the info. I didn’t realize I could get them from Dan.

Another question: can one use the Z55 gold nibs on the Aion? Any experience with the gold nibs and is there a noticeable enough difference to justify the cost of the upgrade?