{"product":{"product_id":"B006CQW428","title":"Zebra Comic G Model Chrome Pen Nib, 10 Nibs (1 Pack) (PG-6B-C-K)","price":"8.75","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mXo7jcp0S._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CQW428"},"comments":[{"body":"I used a Zebra G nib. I found [these](https://www.amazon.ca/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3R4F5P3DTNGOT\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=nikko+g+nib\u0026amp;qid=1609710552\u0026amp;sprefix=nikko+g%2Caps%2C169\u0026amp;sr=8-4) on Amazon, and they were such a good price I had to give them a try, and I'm really enjoying them.","subreddit_name":"handlettering","author":"lovistocreative"},{"body":"Not sure if this set would do you: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CQW428/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nBut I bought that just recently and the one tip I tried is very similar to my Hunt ex-fine 512 from Speedball. It's 10x of the same nib, so should probably last you for-ev-err. I'm guessing that these 10 will last the rest of my life.","subreddit_name":"dippens","author":"srilyk"},{"body":"It uses a Zebra G dip nib which is flexible. Unlike fountain pen nibs, dip nibs are semi-disposable and will eventually corrode or wear out. On the other hand, dip nibs are much cheaper to replace. I believe you can get a pack of [10 Zebra G nibs](https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428) for $10ish.","subreddit_name":"fountainpens","author":"lesserweevils"},{"body":"The x450 uses a #6 nib, so if you get [this](http://smile.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;redirect=true\u0026amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00), it should work. \r\n\r\nYou'll have to probably heat set the feed to get it to fit properly. I ended up boiling some water in the microwave, then threw the feed in there for a minute. Then I bent it upwards slightly by pressing it on a table. \r\n\r\nAfter that, I still had to jam it into the section with a little force, but it worked really well and the flow was pretty good. ","subreddit_name":"fountainpens","author":"chewychubacca"},{"body":"http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6C-C-K/dp/B006CQW428?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;redirect=true\u0026amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01\r\n\r\nUsed that nib, and yes I used a cheap speadball oblique holder. Looking into getting a nicer one though I can't find any reliable ones off of Amazon","subreddit_name":"Calligraphy","author":"MauiMailman"},{"body":"The first three are brushes and wouldn't actually hurt you. lol. The other nibs are fairly standard, actually. I wouldn't actively poke myself with any of them, but only because they're rusty and likely to cause an infection. I prick myself with one of these [Zebra nibs](http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6C-C-K/dp/B006CQW428/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1430182808\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=g+nibs) every other day, though. No lasting damage unless your dream in life is to be a hand model... \r\n\r\nMy handwriting *is* better with a dip pen, but it's not really a matter of which pen produces better letters. Fountain pens are usually tipped with iridium at the end; it helps the tips \"glide\" across the page. Dip pens are not tipped, and so there's only so fast you can go before your nip catches on the paper. Plus, there's the whole stopping every five words to dip the pen in ink routine. And then there's india ink, which is, while brilliantly dark, fairly difficult to get out if it stains your fingers/clothing/desk. I think the combination of the three keeps me from being my usual careless self, and in turns makes my handwriting more legible. ","subreddit_name":"fountainpens","author":"ksync"},{"body":"There's some on Amazon, here's [two](https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428/ref=pd_sim_229_4?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=PHA8P8VCPZ3SE13KPM60) [examples.](https://www.amazon.com/Nikko-Manga-Pen-Nib-G-Pen/dp/B00KU0N9Y4) \r\n\r\nThe second one comes with some Green Tea thing for some reason. So if you want a snack...","subreddit_name":"StardustCrusaders","author":"supersmashdude"},{"body":"Not at all! I got them off of Amazon. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428","subreddit_name":"fountainpens","author":"_roodrallec_"},{"body":"I mainly use Amazon or [John Neal Books](http://www.johnnealbooks.com/prod_detail_list/calligraphy-illumination).\r\n\r\nThe nib is [Zebra G](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CQW428/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JT64zb58MG933)\r\nNib is held with a [Speedball Oblique Holder](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IGK0GC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BU64zbF3RFPXS)\r\nInk is W\u0026amp;N [Gouache](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NB2IDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qW64zbEY9QAMQ)\r\nPaper is [Strathmore](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O7EFMO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YX64zbCTD0RWK) ","subreddit_name":"PenmanshipPorn","author":"made_by_edgar"},{"body":"\u0026gt; This colors are beautiful. The blue...\r\n\r\nI know!  I should point out that the sheen (red reflections in both inks) and shimmer (gold dust in the Emerald of Chivor) is definitely dependent on not only the paper, but also the right angle of light.  [Here is an example of Majestic Blue](https://i.imgur.com/USRaJY6.jpg) (sorry for the potato quality), and [here is the same thing from a different angle](https://i.imgur.com/6uR16Gy.jpg).  The first shows off the sheening, but the second does not.  Goulet Pens is basically showing you the best possible scenario using very bright light.  You can definitely see those colors in-person, but you do have to hold it at the right angle, in the right light, and use the right paper.\r\n\r\nIf you're interested in ink effects, you might also look into sheening inks.  I have some [Apache Sunset](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-apache-sunset-3oz-bottled-ink) and it's basically the best example of shading ink there is, according to Goulet Pens.  Shading inks are inks that lay down different amounts of ink, depending on how you write.  I can confirm that it looks just like GOulet's photos do, regardless of lighting, and even on a wider variety of papers.  Apache Sunset is mostly shades of orange and yellow ochre, but there are many other colors out there, by many different brands.  Goulet did a [goofy video about shading inks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkgYucz2mOU), and also has one for [sheening inks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_np2EZpmIGA), as well as one that talks about how to use [shimmering inks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc0ETwkQWNo), with a some mention of some good ones.\r\n\r\n**Want to get into it?**\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nI've written a wall of text in case you're interested in learning more about ink effects, some inks to consider, and how to get started in fountain pens (relatively) inexpensively.  This means about $40 total... at first, anyway.  Here's what you'd need:\r\n\r\n* $10 for a pen\r\n* $1-$20 for ink\r\n* $7-$15 for specialty paper that will resist bleeding and show off shimmer and shine\r\n\r\nI'm going to warn you that getting into not only fountain pens, but specifically fountain pen inks (ink is, after all, the reason the pens are interesting!), is a deep, dark rabbit hole of financial doom.  It can start cheap (ish), but can get expensive very quickly if you aren't careful.  But if you're interested, here's where to start.  You don't have to buy a bunch of $10-$30 bottles of ink; you can get a [~$10 sample pack](https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/ink-sample-package-sets) of around 8 inks to try a bunch out, sorted by brand, property (sheening, shimmering, etc.), or just order a [single ink sample](https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/ink-samples) for $1-$2.  But you'll eventually want to invest in at least one actual bottle of ink because a 3 oz / 80 ml bottle of ink lasts a *long* time and is *much* more economical.  A word of warning: make sure you only buy fountain pen inks and avoid things like \"india ink\", \"caligraphy ink\", \"lawyer's ink\", etc. because it can ruin a fountain pen: it's thicker, intended for dip pens.  So it doesn't *have* to be financial doom, but be aware of this risk if you lack self-control like I do.  ;-)\r\n\r\nIf you're interested in some decent but inexpensive starter pens that let you use almost any ink you want, I'd recommend the Jinhao X750.  Goulet sells them, but you can also [get them on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jinhao+x750) for ridiculously cheap: $20 for 5 or one as cheap as $3.50, depending on the style.  Goulet has a bunch of videos about starter pens, and [here's one for newbies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf4CcluJH00).  Note that he doesn't usually recommend [Noodler's pens](https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers) for newbies, as they can take some tinkering and finagling to get working properly, but I think it's worth considering picking one up as they are very cheap vs. their competition and offer some stunning quality.  Cheap is relative, but you can get a [Creaper Flex](https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-nib-creaper-fountain-pens), which offers some decent flex for only $16, or a $75 [Niponset](https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-neponset-fountain-pens) which offers very nice flex (leading to greater line width variation) via its \"music nib\" and an ebonite feed - features usually not found in fountain pens until the $300-$300 price point.  That said, you can get some excellent flex out of a dip pen using [Zebra G nibs](https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428/).  Fun fact: the Zebra G nibs fit the Jinhao X750!  Note that it's a pain to use in this way, requires some tinkering to get to work, and maintenance is higher when using a dip pen nib in a fountain pen, but you can try it out inexpensively and always go back to the original Jinhao nib if you don't like it.\r\n\r\nFor paper, [Rhodia](https://rhodiapads.com/), [Clairefontaine](https://www.clairefontaine.com/family-en-0310-notebooks-and-pads.html), and [Tomoe River](https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/tomoe-river) are the best options. Rhodia is the cheapest, Clairefontaine is the easiest to work with, and Tomoe (pronounced \"toe-moe-eh\") River is probably the best for showing off ink features and effects.  That said, note that Tomoe River takes much longer to dry due to being dense and heavy), but they can be a little tough to find locally outside of specialty stationery or professional art supply stores.  I've found that some (*some*) bristol boards (very thick, smooth paper used for cartooning) work, such as [Strathmore Bristol](https://www.amazon.com/Strathmore-Bristol-Smooth-Bound-Sheets/dp/B0027ACP0O), and you can sometimes find this very easily.  However, [Borden \u0026amp; Riley Paris Paper For Pens](https://www.amazon.com/Borden-Riley-Paris-Paper-White/dp/B0007PC9C0) inexplicably isn't as good for some of this.  Clairefontaine's [pocket notebooks](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/clairefontaine-basic-staplebound-duo-pocket-black-tan-lined) are great: they're relatively inexpensive, have excellent build quality, and have a decent amount of sheets.\r\n\r\nI hope that helps!  (Assuming it wasn't way more than you ever wanted to know about it...)  ;-)","subreddit_name":"pens","author":"OwThatHertz"},{"body":"Yeah I use India ink (Speedball super black) and Dr Ph Martins Pen White  with these 2 nibs:\r\n\r\n**Zebra G nibs** (or Tachikawa Comic G)  \r\nchrome - [https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428/](https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428/)\r\n\r\ntitanium - [https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Professional-Titanium-PG-7B-C-K/dp/B00LUD4DAY/](https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Professional-Titanium-PG-7B-C-K/dp/B00LUD4DAY/)\r\n\r\nGet the titanium ones if you can afford it.\r\n\r\n**Brause Blue Pumpkin** (better flow than the zebra Gs but bolder lines )  \r\n[https://www.amazon.com/Brause-Steno-Pen-NIB-Silver/dp/B003JMVQYA](https://www.amazon.com/Brause-Steno-Pen-NIB-Silver/dp/B003JMVQYA)","subreddit_name":"ArtistLounge","author":"atarikai"},{"body":"Flex in the artistic, calligraphic sense almost means going with a dip pen, although vintage pens can be had with very flexy nibs, and many nibmeisters can modify nibs to get them close-ish to vintage flex. Also some pens can be modified to use dip pen nibs successfully. \r\n\r\nThe cheapest solution to try your hand with a Spencerian-style calligraphy is to get a handful of [Blue Pumpkin](https://www.jetpens.com/Brause-361-Steno-Blue-Pumpkin-Calligraphy-Pen-Nib-Fine-Point/pd/5809)nibs or [Zebra G'](https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428?th=1)s or similar and a pen holder. If you're into it then you can look at some of the other options. Getting a flexy nib for a Sport, especially one that operates like you'd like, is probably a bigger PITA than it's worth, although certainly not impossible.","subreddit_name":"fountainpens","author":"superoblivionbread"},{"body":"Most #6 size nibs will fit a Jinhao x750, 159, or x450. Both [Noodler's](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-ahab-konrad-steel-nib-flex?variant=11884735594539) and [FPR](https://fprevolutionusa.com/collections/6-nibs-and-nib-units/products/fpr-6-two-tone-ultra-flex-nib) flex nibs can be bought separately. You might also consider a [Zebra G](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;url=https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiun9zuqY3tAhVzLH0KHYEXB5gQFjAWegQIQRAB\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0dQ1UeQHKlJ_eq9P7b9GJy) nib, as it is more flexible, but this is a dip pen nib which requires some modification to fit the Jinhao and will corrode over time, eventually needing to be replaced.","subreddit_name":"fountainpens","author":"bigletterb"},{"body":"The Zebra G nibs are \\*extremely\\* flexible, probably some of the most flexible nibs on the market. [Here's a video using the same nib](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIWdD7-Ffz0). I believe these nibs were meant for dip pens (although I could be wrong), so they come in a small box of 10 or so, and [are relatively cheap on amazon as well.](https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=zebra+g+flex+nib\u0026amp;qid=1552886095\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sr=8-2)","subreddit_name":"Handwriting","author":"TheLoneMudskiteer"},{"body":"I hate to reply 10 years later but it’s dead in here anyway...it’s the logo of zebra comic g nibs for pens. (See amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Comic-Model-Chrome-PG-6B-C-K/dp/B006CQW428)","subreddit_name":"GerardWay","author":"cactusjellyfish"}]}