#5 Nib Made by Jowo

The Standard: JoWo #5 Replacement Nib Unit – Polished and Gold

Upgrade your writing experience with the industry’s most trusted engine: the JoWo #5 Nib Unit. Based in Berlin, Germany, JoWo (Berliner Schreibfeder GmbH) is the world’s premier manufacturer of high-quality fountain pen nibs, supplying the world’s most prestigious pen brands with their precision-engineered writing tips.

The Polished and Gold edition offers a classic, sophisticated aesthetic. Crafted from high-grade stainless steel and finished with a durable, high-shine and gold plating, this nib provides a luxurious look and a consistently smooth, "wet" writing experience that is the hallmark of German engineering.

✨ Signature Features: Precision Engineering

The JoWo #5 is the "small-format" standard, favored for its versatility and ease of installation in a wide variety of bespoke and production fountain pens.

• High-Shine and Gold Plating: The polished and gold finish provides a rich, traditional appearance that complements pens with gold-toned clips and trim. The plating is designed to resist corrosion from even the most acidic inks.

• Complete Housing Unit: This is a full assembly, including the stainless steel nib, the plastic feed, and the threaded housing. This "plug-and-play" design allows you to swap nib sizes in seconds without messy disassembly.

• JoWo "Heart" Breather Hole: Features the iconic circular breather hole and elegant floral scrolling, a signature design that has become synonymous with quality in the fountain pen community.

• Consistent Flow: JoWo feeds are world-renowned for their reliability, providing a steady ink flow that resists "railroading" and hard starts.

• Universal Compatibility: The #5 unit is the standard fit for many popular pens from brands like TWSBI (Eco/580), Edison, Franklin-Christoph, and countless custom kit pens.

🖋️ Available Nib Sizes

The JoWo #5 is available in a diverse array of tipping sizes to suit every handwriting style:

• Extra Fine (EF) / Fine (F): Perfect for detailed note-taking and those with small, precise handwriting.

• Medium (M): The most popular choice, offering a balanced "Goldilocks" flow and smoothness.

• Broad (B): A juicy, wet writer that excels at showing off ink shading and sheen.

• 1.1mm / 1.4mm Italic Stub: Non-tipped, flat-cut nibs that provide natural line variation—thick vertical strokes and thin horizontals—ideal for elegant everyday calligraphy.

The Enthusiast’s Note: "JoWo nibs are the 'workhorses' of the pen world for a reason. They are incredibly consistent. If you have a pen that feels scratchy or skips, swapping in a JoWo #5 Gold unit is the easiest way to turn a frustrating pen into your favorite daily writer. The 1.1mm stub is particularly fun for adding character to your letters without having to learn complex calligraphy."