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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 [https://shop.kallipos.de/en/nitor-no-0272 Kallipos Kalligraphie Shop] shows this exact pen in a gray finish. The description (in German) says "Fine stroke, hardly flexible."
[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 find no clue as to who the manufacturer actually is. I am confident that the word is being used as a descriptor--like gold, bronze, plated or, simply, brilliant.  
 
I have found some 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 used Nitor as the manufacturer in their own descriptions, I will follow suit. Sigh.


====Versions====
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==External Links==
==External Links==


* [https://www.amazon.com/Nitor-Manga-Pen-Nib-Scool/dp/B00KU14G1I/ Amazon US - Nitor 5 page]
[https://shop.kallipos.de/en/nitor-no-0272 Kallipos Kalligraphie Shop - Nitor 0272 page]
* [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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Revision as of 22:58, 2 February 2021

File:Nitor logo.jpg
Nitor 0272
Manufacturer Nitor
Nib No. 0272
Descr. Effel Tower
Tip F
Markings Exterior
Mark 1 Nitor PEN K.K.
Mark 2 [logo] Nitor
Mark 3 MADE IN JAPAN
Mark 4 lateral R Nº 0272
Nitor 0272 - top view, with ruler

The Kallipos Kalligraphie Shop shows this exact pen in a gray finish. The description (in German) says "Fine stroke, hardly flexible."

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 find no clue as to who the manufacturer actually is. I am confident that the word is being used as a descriptor--like gold, bronze, plated or, simply, brilliant.

I have found some 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 used Nitor as the manufacturer in their own descriptions, I will follow suit. Sigh.

Versions

There is only one version of the Nitor 0272 nib in the Chappy's Nibs collection. The nib pictured below is Nitor 0272.

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

Kallipos Kalligraphie Shop - Nitor 0272 page