Nikko / NIKKO / Nikko ◆ Saji Pen No. 357 Newm Engraved with: NIKKO PEN K.K No. 357 JIS NIKKO MADE IN JAPAN. This is a popular nib, also included in the top 4 recommended and popular ranking of dip pens for penmanship practice. ◆ The nib etc. are black ◆ The newm color turns black as the tin peels off during storage. This nib is black, but we are selling it for 790 yen for ◆ 22 pieces ◆ so that you can try it out. --------- This is a current item for sale as a trial. No claims will be accepted. --------- This is a fine-tipped type with aluminum processing. It is softer and smoother than chrome-colored nibs. In addition, the newm color is characterized by less ink dripping and greater abrasion resistance. It is easy to handle even for beginners, and it is a fine-tipped pen that can produce mellow lines, so it is a popular nib among enthusiasts. It seems that several teachers at the Japan Penmanship Study Group also use this pen. LION, famous for office equipment, also manufactured it, but it is no longer made. The manufacturing and sales of nibs were discontinued more than 20 years ago (Heisei 8). Currently, there are three Japanese nib brands on the market: Tachikawa, Nikko, and Zebra. The Nikko brand was succeeded by Tachikawa, so there are only two manufacturers: Tachikawa and Zebra. Zebra nibs are a popular brand, supported by teachers at the Japan Penmanship Study Group. The nibs were crafted by artisans using machines, and it seems that they still use the same machines, and I have heard that there are fewer artisans like in the old days, and that the skills of the old artisans were higher. Also, the newm-colored nibs do not deteriorate much and still have the same performance as they did back then. However, they are plated with tin, etc., and may be discolored, so please make your judgment based on the photos.