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I am having a dilemma with my Parker Sonnet nib (Stainless Steel).

 

When I draw lines with the nib upside down, it shows that one side is definitely higher than the other, causing that yucky, scratchy sensation. Looking at the nib with the naked eye, I can see the misalignment.

 

However, writing with it in the appropriate way with the nib the right way up, I can find no signs that the nibs are misaligned. I compared it to my father's Sonnet, and his one doesnt seem to have this issue. Drawing lines in both direction is smooth even if nib is upside down.

 

Nevertheless, I am going to try get it replaced from the store I bought it from (since I only got it about a month ago). However, is there anyone who knows an explanation for this? I have found that usually misaligned nibs feel scratchy in one direction.

 

But if in doubt of a misaligned nib, the best way to test seems to be drawing horizontal lines left to right with the nib upside down to check if one side is scratchy. This seems like a more sensitive method than trying it with the nib the right way up. :unsure:

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