Tachikawa T40 Holder

Surprisingly comfortable and I love the cap to protect my nib if I want to leave it in. No holder works for every nib but this one does amazing for so many medium and small nibs. Brause 513 fit like a dream. Brause 66EF won’t. Don’t force it. Doesn’t work for large nibs. Hiro 41 wiggles in it. Hunt 357 loose. Gillott 170 real happy in it. I might have ruined it trying to put large nibs in. Gillott 303 loose too. Hunt 101 snug. Leonardt principal EF loose. A lot depends on shape of that nib on this one. I recommend you find the nibs that fit comfortable, don’t force any. Just remember the fitting is plastic and you’ll be fine. And be wary of my review. I might have ruined the plastic ferrule, trying to jam some in, which might be why a few I mentioned are loose. Just saying. But I still love it for the ones that fit comfortably.

Comfortable, durable, immune to rust, with a neat cap that posts if you prefer (I don't) and can protect a fitted nib if you store your pens already "set up". Worth the price tag for sure. Be advised some vintage nibs will not be tight in this style of holder without bending the shank out of its original shape to apply tension, as they were likely designed with contemporary flange-style or prong-style nib holders in mind.

Attractive, well-made holder that fits tiny crow-quill nibs. My Brause broad-edged nibs did not work in this holder - a small thing, but just a heads up.