Choosing fountain pen nibs & feeds gets confusing when a replacement nib, a multi-size set, a specialty stub, and a complete pen appear in the same search. The useful question is not simply which price is lowest: it is whether you need one named format, several Lamy sizes, a #6 replacement, or a Kaweco LILIPUT carrying a Broad nib. The short path is to match the nib format and pen family first, then compare the listed prices.
Quick take
The four choices serve different purchase intents:
- Lamy Replacement Fountain Pen Nib Set: a replacement set for shoppers who want several Lamy nib formats together.
- 5pcs Replacement Fountain Pen Nibs: a focused replacement pack with one named nib format.
- Nemosine Jowo #6 1.1mm Stub: a standalone replacement nib built around the #6 and stub designations.
- Kaweco LILIPUT Fountain Pen: a complete fountain pen package carrying a named nib size.
Listed-price comparison
The prices span $6.50 to $59.95, creating a $53.45 absolute spread. The bars show relative position within this four-item price range, not nib performance.
| Product | Listed price | Relative price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Lamy Replacement Fountain Pen Nib Set | USD 59.95 | |
| 5pcs Replacement Fountain Pen Nibs | USD 6.50 | |
| Nemosine Jowo #6 1.1mm Stub | USD 28.60 | |
| Kaweco LILIPUT Fountain Pen | USD 35.00 |
Decision matrix
- Multi-size replacement set: Lamy, with Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, and Broad nibs in black stainless steel.
- Named 0.5mm format and five-piece quantity: the replacement set marked Medium Fine, Iridium Tip, and Gold.
- #6 replacement with a stub designation: Nemosine Jowo, identified as a 1.1mm stub and made in Germany.
- Pen-and-nib package: Kaweco LILIPUT, identified with a B (Broad) nib and ink-cartridge use.
The main split is between a set, format-specific replacement nibs, and a complete pen. Numeric nib values should remain part of the identification rather than being treated as a quality ranking.
Individual picks
Lamy Replacement Fountain Pen Nib Set in Black Stainless Steel Assorted Nibs NEW
The Lamy set is the clearest fit when the goal is to compare several Lamy nib sizes in one purchase. It contains four black stainless steel replacement nibs-Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, and Broad-and is framed for Lamy Safari, AL-Star, Studio, and other Lamy models. That gives it a defined role: a multi-size Lamy replacement set rather than a single-format nib. The limitation is its USD 59.95 price, the highest in this group, plus the Lamy-specific framing. A shopper seeking a #6 replacement or a standalone 0.5mm Medium Fine format should choose one of the more narrowly defined alternatives instead.
5pcs Replacement Fountain Pen Nibs 0.5mm Medium Fine Nib Iridium Tip Gold
At USD 6.50, the five-piece replacement set suits a shopper who wants the title's exact 0.5mm Medium Fine Iridium Tip Gold format in a five-piece quantity. The choice stays focused on one named nib format, and the material is identified as Iraurita. That can be useful when the target is specific rather than assorted. Its limitation is the narrow format: it does not offer the Lamy set's four named sizes or the Nemosine nib's #6, 1.1mm stub designation. Pick it when 0.5mm Medium Fine and five pieces are the deciding terms; it is less direct for shoppers still comparing several widths or seeking a stub.
Nemosine Jowo #6 1.1mm Stub Fountain Pen Nib
The Nemosine Jowo #6 1.1mm Stub is the focused replacement choice for a fountain pen that takes a #6 nib and a shopper who specifically wants a stub. Made by Jowo in Germany, it measures 35mm and can be used in any fountain pen that takes a #6 nib. Stainless steel is identified for the nib material. The limitation is equally specific: it is a single 1.1mm stub format at USD 28.60, not an assortment like the Lamy set or the 0.5mm Medium Fine five-piece format. Choose it when #6 and stub are the deciding terms.
Kaweco LILIPUT Fountain Pen - B (Broad) Nib
Kaweco LILIPUT is the outlier for a shopper who began with a nib-only search. It is a silver LILIPUT fountain pen with a B (Broad) nib and ink-cartridge use. That makes the purchase a defined pen-and-nib package rather than a loose replacement nib. The limitation is scope: the named nib is B (Broad), not a multi-size set, and the item is presented as a complete fountain pen. Choose it when the LILIPUT pen itself is wanted with a Broad nib; choose a standalone replacement when the goal is to change an existing pen's nib.
Final recommendations by use case
- For a Lamy-family purchase: choose the Lamy Replacement Fountain Pen Nib Set, especially if the appeal is having multiple named nib formats together.
- For the lowest listed price: choose the five-piece replacement set, provided its 0.5mm Medium Fine wording matches the intended nib.
- For a focused standalone replacement: choose the Nemosine Jowo #6 1.1mm Stub when both the #6 and stub designations fit the pen and writing preference.
- For a complete Kaweco purchase: choose the Kaweco LILIPUT with its B (Broad) nib rather than treating it as a loose replacement nib.
The final decision is straightforward: prioritize the exact pen family or nib format, then use the $53.45 price spread to decide whether a set, multipack, standalone stub, or complete pen makes sense.
