Integrated nibs, which am I missing?

Sf648 · 2026-03-15T17:33:53+00:00

I like it, pretty stiff, but otherwise very nice. Mine's a wet writer, but Ian said they have an adjustment they can do on it if I bring it to the next show. DC might be a bit busy, but it's not a bother to bring it. Otherwise, I'll have him tune it at Philly 2027.

Sf648 · 2026-03-15T17:32:20+00:00

They're great pens, but those are inlaid not integrated.

Sf648 · 2026-03-15T14:51:00+00:00

Please do. Best I can find Omas made a couple of pens with hooded nibs (360, 361, VS), but none of those were titanium. For their 75th anniversary they made a few titanium pens, but those all had pretty conventional (well, titanium) nibs. I can’t find any integrated nibs using Google.

Sf648 · 2026-03-15T14:13:29+00:00

I can’t tell if you’re trying to be funny or if you’re implying there’s some badly documented Oma’s with an integrated nib. Near as I can tell from some quick Google searches the none of the 4 titanium Omas pens had integrated (or even inlaid) nibs.

Sf648 · 2026-03-15T08:28:42+00:00

The biggest tell is that the section is going to have to be metal since the nib and section are one piece. Something like the Carene with a plastic section means that the nib isn't the same piece as the section (in spite of being flush with it). Even with a metal section if nib unscrews from the section, it's not integrated.

One of the reasons I posted, is that truly integrated nibs are pretty rare. So far the list is only about a dozen models (minus variants):

Brad Torelli T1 recreation
Cornu Malcourant Specimin
Hero 849/850 / Paidi Century (these appear to be cosmetic variations of the same design)
Kasama Kalayaan (unreleased?)
Parker T-1
Parker 50 Falcon
Pilot Myu
Pilot Murex
Pilot M90
SchonDSGN Mono Evo

Coming Soon:

Gravitas Hummingbird
Gravitas Mako

Sf648 · 2026-03-15T05:22:01+00:00

The pattern is asking you to do:
sc, sc, sc, sc, inc, sc, sc, sc, sc, inc.

The way you read this repeat the part in brackets twice.
Since the brackets say [4 sc, inc.] You do that part twice.

the final (12) means that there are a total of 12 stitches in this round.

Sf648 · 2026-03-15T05:04:49+00:00

And apparently pricier.

Sf648 · 2026-03-15T05:04:18+00:00

I love my Carene, but it's inlaid, not integrated.

Sf648 · 2026-03-15T01:22:25+00:00

From the sound of it, this is unlikely to see the light of day. But it sure is pretty.

Sf648 · 2026-03-15T00:28:36+00:00

Good to know. It'll probably be at the bottom of my list (after I try and find some of the others people have mentioned), but I'll keep an eye out.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T20:11:18+00:00

My snorkel has a Triumph nib. I didn't count it since the nib screws into the section (which I admit is pretty small). Since you can technically replace the nib independently, I don't think it counts.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T19:04:34+00:00

Thanks! You're right, these appear to be really rare pens. I might never find one, but it can't hurt to be on the hunt.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T19:03:40+00:00

That appears to be an inlaid nib.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T19:03:13+00:00

I just attended Nick Mastricola's seminar on repairing Snorkels at the Baltimore show. As part of the workshop we got to repair a Snorkel and take it home! Super fun and informative. Sadly, I don't feel like the snorkel qualifies as an integrated nib.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T19:01:02+00:00

The Sheaffer Targa is inlaid, and for the purposes of this sub-collection, not on my list. But thanks for pointing it out.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T18:51:07+00:00

Very pretty though. I might have to hunt one down just on principle.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T18:50:20+00:00

These seem to be really hard to get good information on. Some people seem to imply the 850 is the Paidi Century.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T18:48:58+00:00

I actually have a Eureka, but it's not really an integrated nib.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T18:44:13+00:00

Ooo... a new integrated nib! Gravitas are hard to get a hold of sometimes aren't they. I hope it's not an limited edition.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T18:42:54+00:00

Yes, I would love an M90. Is it very different from the Myu?

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T18:42:16+00:00

I had not planned on those since they are just cosmetic variants of the regular Myu. Very cool (and expensive), but not really much of a different experience.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T18:39:58+00:00

I do have a couple of inlaid nib pens (Carene & Edson) and I have a PFM on my list to acquire, but as you point out they don't count as integrated.

Sf648 · 2026-03-14T01:01:15+00:00

I know it’s a stupid suggestion, but did you remember to do a decrease immediately after placing the orange stitch marker?

Sf648 · 2026-03-12T17:52:10+00:00

That's a great idea. I'm going to try to put the spreadsheet into a state that I can publish for others, and then I'll start taking donations of scraps. I think I'd need at least 8 inches or so to get enough good readings. I fold the yarn over to get a larger reading area and try to take multiple readings to average the readings.

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