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|'''Nib No.''' ||0272
|'''Nib No.''' ||0272
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|'''Descr.''' ||Comic Nº 0272 School Pen
|'''Descr.''' ||Effel Tower
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|'''Tip''' ||F
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|'''Markings''' ||Exterior
|'''Markings''' ||Exterior
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|'''Mark 1''' ||Nitor PEN K.K.
|'''Mark 1''' ||NITOR
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|'''Mark 2''' ||[logo] Nitor
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|'''Mark 3''' ||MADE IN JAPAN
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|'''Mark 4 lateral R''' ||N<U>º</U> 0272
|'''Mark 2''' ||0272
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|colspan=2 align=center| [[File:Picture 699.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Nitor 0272 - top view, with ruler]]
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The Nitor Comic Nº 0272 School Nib is manufactured in Japan. The nib in Chappy's collection is older--it features an older logo in the center marking that Nitor doesn't use any more, but the Comic Nº 0272 School nib is still produced today (see [https://www.amazon.com/Nitor-Manga-Pen-Nib-Scool/dp/B00KU14G1I/ Amazon US] and [https://www.amazon.in/Nitor-Comic-No-N0272-School-Type/dp/B0863DN6F6 Amazon IN]).  The nib is described as high-quality, chrome-plated Japanese nib that's recommended for beginners. School type, small flex, fine tip is perfect for drawing as well as lettering.
The German [https://shop.kallipos.de/en/nitor-no-0272 Kallipos Kalligraphie Shop] shows this exact nib in a gray finish. The description (in German) says "Fine stroke, hardly flexible." The [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/etain-dip-pen-ink-bottle-pen-holder-502344944 Worthpoint antiques pricing site] includes a bottle-and-pen combination that includes another example of this exact nib. The Italian [https://tipsandtops.wordpress.com/2008/09/04/gomme-e-pennini-2/ Tips and Tops blog] has a partial photograph of this exact nib (in much better condition), but contains no identifying information at all. I believe that this partial photograph has been used on many sites.  None of these sites show reference to the manufacturer.
[https://www.jetpens.com/Nitor-Comic-Pen-Nib-School-Model-Pack-of-3/pd/12012 Jet Pens] highlights the Nº 0272's characteristic Comic nib writing style: "Comic nibs are known for producing strong and crisp lines that are difficult to duplicate with pens and brushes. They are great for creating detail in drawings."


The [http://hans.presto.tripod.com/scan/mangalinks.html Blam Nib site] and [https://www.cultpens.com/c/q/brands/tachikawa Cult Pens] explain that Nitor is a subsidiary of Tachikawa. "Tachikawa is a respected Japanese manufacturer of dip pen nibs and other drawing pen supplies. Founded in 1930272, Tachikawa and their sub-brand Nitor have become one of the most well-known makers of dip pen nibs.  They are especially renowned for the quality of their flexible 'G' nibs." The [http://tachikawa-net.jp/outline Tachikawa website] (in Japanese) says that they are "one of only two manufacturers in Japan that manufactures Tachikawa and Nitor brand round pens, G pens, and dip pens." This can be a bit confusing, because the Tachikawa branded nibs are very different from Nitor branded nibs (see [https://www.paperinkartsblog.com/2019/12/16/zebra-g-nib/ PaperInkArtsBlog] and [http://www.nijomu.com/pen-and-ink/g-nibs-a-comparison/ Nijomu Pen and Ink] for their G nib comparisons). But think General Motors and Chevrolet. One company, two brands, your mileage may vary.
I find no reference to any pen manufacturer named Nitor. However, the Latin word, "nitor," translates to "brilliance." Although there are many examples of dip nibs marked with NITOR as the central marking, some put the marking in quotes, and at least two manufacturers show both their company name and the word "nitor" on their nib. I conclude that the word is being used as a descriptor--like gold, bronze, plated, Durabrite or, simply, brilliant.
 
I have found several souvenir dip nibs in the shape of the Eiffel Tower. But the ones that identify the manufacturer are clearly different--by shape and by number of holes. I am stumped.
 
Therefore, since the only significant marking is the word Nitor, and in deference to the numerous dip nib collections that have identified numerous nibs as manufactured by Nitor, I will follow suit. Sigh.


====Versions====
====Versions====
There is only one version of the Nitor 0272 nib in the Chappy's Nibs collection. The nib pictured below is '''Nitor 0272'''.
There are no additional versions of the '''Nitor #0272 Eiffel Tower Pen''' in the Chappy's Nibs collection, as pictured below (gold-finish).


====Photos====
====Photos====
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==External Links==
==External Links==
 
* [https://shop.kallipos.de/en/nitor-no-0272 Kallipos Kalligraphie Shop - Nitor 0272 page]
* [https://www.amazon.com/Nitor-Manga-Pen-Nib-Scool/dp/B00KU14G1I/ Amazon US - Nitor 5 page]
* [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/etain-dip-pen-ink-bottle-pen-holder-502344944 Worthpoint antiques pricing site - Nitor 0272]
* [https://www.amazon.in/Nitor-Comic-No-N5-School-Type/dp/B0863DN6F6 Amazon IN - Nitor 5 page]
* [https://www.jetpens.com/Nitor-Comic-Pen-Nib-School-Model-Pack-of-3/pd/12012 Jet Pens - Nitor 5 page]
* [http://hans.presto.tripod.com/scan/mangalinks.html Blam Nib site - Tachikawa page]
* [https://www.cultpens.com/c/q/brands/tachikawa Cult Pens - Tachikawa page]
* [http://tachikawa-net.jp/outline Tachikawa - About] (Japanese)
* [https://www.paperinkartsblog.com/2019/12/16/zebra-g-nib/ PaperInkArtsBlog - G nib comparison]
* [http://www.nijomu.com/pen-and-ink/g-nibs-a-comparison/ Nijomu Pen and Ink - G nib comparison]
 


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Latest revision as of 20:23, 24 February 2021

Nitor 0272
Manufacturer Nitor
Nib No. 0272
Descr. Effel Tower
Tip F
Markings Exterior
Mark 1 NITOR
Mark 2 0272
Nitor 0272 - top view, with ruler

The German Kallipos Kalligraphie Shop shows this exact nib in a gray finish. The description (in German) says "Fine stroke, hardly flexible." The Worthpoint antiques pricing site includes a bottle-and-pen combination that includes another example of this exact nib. The Italian Tips and Tops blog has a partial photograph of this exact nib (in much better condition), but contains no identifying information at all. I believe that this partial photograph has been used on many sites. None of these sites show reference to the manufacturer.

I find no reference to any pen manufacturer named Nitor. However, the Latin word, "nitor," translates to "brilliance." Although there are many examples of dip nibs marked with NITOR as the central marking, some put the marking in quotes, and at least two manufacturers show both their company name and the word "nitor" on their nib. I conclude that the word is being used as a descriptor--like gold, bronze, plated, Durabrite or, simply, brilliant.

I have found several souvenir dip nibs in the shape of the Eiffel Tower. But the ones that identify the manufacturer are clearly different--by shape and by number of holes. I am stumped.

Therefore, since the only significant marking is the word Nitor, and in deference to the numerous dip nib collections that have identified numerous nibs as manufactured by Nitor, I will follow suit. Sigh.

Versions

There are no additional versions of the Nitor #0272 Eiffel Tower Pen in the Chappy's Nibs collection, as pictured below (gold-finish).

Photos

Click any image for a full-resolution photo: 1925 x 560. The image with the ruler is 2300 x 1196.

Nitor 0272 - top view
Nitor 0272 - side view, upper
Nitor 0272 - side view, lower

External Links

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