Description
The Pilot 912 / 742 FA Replacement feed is used to improve performance of the size 10 FA nib when flex writing. The stock feed does not provide sufficient ink for calligraphy styles such as copperplate, as Japanese writing does not flex the nib as dramatically as does a style like copperplate.
The 912 / 742 replacement feed is available in four versions:
- 912E This black ebonite feed has a 3 slit ink slot, and is meant for use with dry inks, or for users who prefer a wet nib (below).
- 912EN This black ebonite feed has a 2 slit ink slot, for use with normal inks (not shown).
- 912ER This red ebonite feed has a 3 slit ink slot, for use with dry inks, or for those users who prefer a wet nib (not shown)
- 912ENR This red ebonite feed has a 2 slit ink slot, for your with normal inks (not shown).
Installation into your Pilot Custom 912 or 742
A customer put together this excellent instruction sheet for installing the 743 FA replacement feed into your Pilot pen. The directions are equally applicable for the 912 FA replacement feeds.
Notice
The Pilot 912 FA nib is made from a softer gold alloy than the 743 FA nib. This nib performs very well, comparable to a vintage flex nib, but it is not as durable or robust as a vintage flex nib. Use caution when flexing the 912 FA nib, or you will deform it.
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