Prussian Sea Bock No8 Fountain Pen

[ValleyBoy]

Hi pen people. Hope you're all enjoying the typical bank holiday weather.

Most of the pens I make to sell are fitted with Jowo nibs, however I prefer Bock for my own pens and I really love using the semi flex titanium version. More recently I've started to use the larger number 8 nibs. Admittedly they are on the dearer end of the spectrum but I have 4 now and I regrind them myself to a cursive italic tip, meaning thicker downstrokes and thinner cross strokes. The slight flex in the nib subtly accentuates the variety in strokes and, whilst I am by no means an accomplished penman, I am learning cursive and I find it actually improves my handwriting compared to other nibs.

You can get the titanium nibs in a number 6 size too and they are much more affordable but still more than the steel equivalent.

This acrylic pen is made using 14mm cap threads to give me a bit more room to allow for the wider nib housing. The accent details are blue acrylic, sterling silver and a chrome pocket clip.

Cheers
Ash

 

[flexi]

That blue of the body is stunning, it looks sooooo good. Really nice job, I love seeing these when you post, always stunning

 

[Hallelujahal]

Stunningly beautiful!
Forgive my ignorance but could you explain the difference between Bock and Jowo nibs?
Alex

 

[alpha1]

STUNNING. Jowo and Bock are two different companies that both make pen nibs. Beaufort stock Bock nibs. Other Companies stock Jowo.
Its a personal preference. I use Bock.

 

[ValleyBoy]

Stunningly beautiful!
Forgive my ignorance but could you explain the difference between Bock and Jowo nibs?
Alex

Thanks Alex

Both Bock and Jowo are German nib manufacturers and are the “go to” nibs for many independent pen makers. There are others of course (Schmidt is another I sometimes use) but these two seem to be the most common. They also make nibs for some of the bigger brands. For example Twsbi were once Bock but are now Jowo and, as far as I know, Pelikan use Bock.
In terms of performance it is generally thought (and is my own experience) that the Jowo is a bit wetter so you get a fuller flow of ink, whereas the Bock is a little springier (which I prefer). In terms of laying down ink both tend to offer the same quality, and are generally very reliable straight out of the box, (although Jowo did have an issue in the last couple of years where some of the housings had a flaw and kept cracking but they appear to have fixed it now).
Cheers
Ash

 

[Curly]

That made my day.

Pete

 

[Hallelujahal]

Thanks Alex

Both Bock and Jowo are German nib manufacturers and are the “go to” nibs for many independent pen makers. There are others of course (Schmidt is another I sometimes use) but these two seem to be the most common. They also make nibs for some of the bigger brands. For example Twsbi were once Bock but are now Jowo and, as far as I know, Pelikan use Bock.
In terms of performance it is generally thought (and is my own experience) that the Jowo is a bit wetter so you get a fuller flow of ink, whereas the Bock is a little springier (which I prefer). In terms of laying down ink both tend to offer the same quality, and are generally very reliable straight out of the box, (although Jowo did have an issue in the last couple of years where some of the housings had a flaw and kept cracking but they appear to have fixed it now).
Cheers
Ash

Thanks for that info Ash

 

[Padster]

Another stunner love it

Regards

Padster