NIKKO / Nikko / NIKKO ◆ Saji Pen No. 357 Newm Engraved with: NIKKO PEN K.K. No. 357 JIS NIKKO MADE IN JAPAN. Unused, 20 pieces, free shipping. This is a popular nib, also included in the "4 Recommended Popular Rankings for Dip Pens for Penmanship Practice." Newm color: This is a fine-point type with aluminum processing. It is softer and smoother than chrome-colored nibs. Also, Newm-colored nibs are characterized by less ink dripping and greater wear resistance. This fine-point nib is easy to handle even for beginners and can produce gentle lines, making it popular among enthusiasts. It is said that several teachers at the Japan Penmanship Study Group also use this pen. The name differs depending on the brand: ・Nikko: ◆ Saji Pen ・Tachikawa: ◆ Spoon Pen ・Zebra: ◆ Tama Pen LION, famous for office equipment, also manufactured these, but they are no longer in production. They stopped manufacturing and selling nibs more than 20 years ago (in 1996). Currently, the Japanese nib brands on the market are Tachikawa, Nikko, and Zebra. The Nikko brand was succeeded by Tachikawa, so there are only two manufacturers: Tachikawa and Zebra. NIKKO nibs are a popular brand, supported by teachers at the Japan Penmanship Study Group. There is also talk that the older ones are better in performance. The number of dip pens manufactured around 1985, during the period of rapid economic growth, was 1 million gross (1 gross is 144 pieces), an astronomical figure, but they were replaced by ballpoint pens in government offices and banks along with the trends of the times. The nibs were crafted by artisans using machines, but it seems that they still use the same machines as before. There are fewer artisans like those of the past, and I have heard that the skills of the old artisans were higher. Also, Newm-colored nibs show little deterioration and still maintain their original performance. However, they are plated with tin, and in some cases, they may become discolored, but there is no problem with their performance. I also enjoy penmanship, and I change nibs depending on what I write, but Newm also has a flavorful writing feel.