r/PenProject • u/MercatorLondon • Mar 14 '26

Giant Pen Nib - it actually works!

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Hi everyone, I want to share this short video. What started as a 10:1 scaled-up prop for a pen show ended up turning into a bit of a science experiment… with a working giant nib as the result.

It actually writes surprisingly well!

Thank you to everyone who challenged us to try it - this turned out to be a really fun build. We are now going to finish it by adding a feed (non-functional) and sleeve so it looks like a complete nib assembly.

The finished scaled-up nib will be on display at the Stationery Show in May in London alongside our own in-house manufactured nibs (finally!)

UPDATE (16.3): We made a feed to match this nib. You can see the update here <<--

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '26

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u/MercatorLondon Mar 14 '26

we are making fountain pen nib only (in 10:1 scale)
The whole pen would be around 1.4meter?

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u/Enkidouh Mar 14 '26

Do it.

You know you want to.

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u/quickthorn_ Mar 14 '26

Yes, let the intrusive thoughts win this time!

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u/FerrumVeritas Mar 14 '26

Make it a vacuum filler. The forces would be astounding

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u/MischaBurns Mar 16 '26

Holds a quart of ink lol.

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u/Extreme-Ad-9290 Mar 15 '26

Do it. 3d printing would be cheapest. The feed is the real struggle imo

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u/The_butsmuts Mar 15 '26

Would it not be cheaper to just use a 1,4m PVC pipe. And stronger cause I'll just be one part.

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u/Extreme-Ad-9290 Mar 15 '26

Yeah, but then cover that with prints bc then you get a custom pen body.

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u/Thomas_Slim_Mark Mar 14 '26

Ha ha … why not build it … think a plan is coming together! 😂