Montblanc Nib Messed Up. What Caused It?

[Brian C]

I purchased this pen like this, I promise I didn't do it. What would cause this? Who could fix it?

[Obyekt]

I don't know what caused the dents, but it also seems that that nib is misaligned (the nib is not in sync with the feed). Could be the angle of the picture.

 

Maybe the nib was sprung and they tried to fix it with pliers, causing the damage to the nib.

Edited February 22, 2014 by Obyekt

[Brian C]

Your correct that the nib isn't aligned properly. I was thinking pliers myself. Why? That's what I can't figure out.

[Paul80]

The old saying about a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing probably applies here.

 

Having the tools is one thing knowing how to use them can be quite another.

 

Paul

[watch_art]

Ouch! That looks terrible. 149?

[Vgimlet]

It almost looks to me like the nib was used as a tool to try and fix something else. Yikes.

[Brian C]

Ouch! That looks terrible. 149?

Yup, not "the" 149 though. Ebay purchase.

[Maxpens]

You need I new nib, from my point of view. This fault happends if you you use the pen / nib with a ruler to get lines. I saw some vintage nibs, the former owner are mostly a accountant. In german we say " Buchhalter Füllhalter" means maybe accountant pen ?

 

kind regards

 

Max

[PAKMAN]

Deep down I want to hurt someone for taking pliers to that nib, grr!

[Brian C]

You need I new nib, from my point of view. This fault happends if you you use the pen / nib with a ruler to get lines. I saw some vintage nibs, the former owner are mostly a accountant. In german we say " Buchhalter Füllhalter" means maybe accountant pen ?

 

kind regards

 

Max

That makes sense. I bet that's what it is. I've contacted Shawn at Newton Pens. He's going look into making it a writer again.

[Hooker56]

I never cared for 'Pen-chewers' but Nib chewers are the worst!

[Paul80]

It would be interesting to see this nib after repair though.

 

I suppose it wouldn't take much work to turn it into an extra fine, or if the repairer has the tools for it to be re-tipped.

 

How much do Nibmeisters charge to re-tip a nib these days.

 

Paul

[Chrissy]

Yup, not "the" 149 though. Ebay purchase.

I would return it for a full refund and get another pen

[hari317]

I purchased this pen like this, I promise I didn't do it. What would cause this? Who could fix it?

Brian, is the nib still usable? From here, It looks usable as it is, after the tips are aligned. (Misalignment as a result of the nib rotating around the feed)

 

Regarding the cause, max seems to have nailed it, look at the wear pattern.

[Brian C]

Brian, is the nib still usable? From here, It looks usable as it is, after the tips are aligned. (Misalignment as a result of the nib rotating around the feed)

 

Regarding the cause, max seems to have nailed it, look at the wear pattern.

It's usuable, Hari, just very ugly. I'm going to send it to Shawn to tune. I have no way of removing it to correct it.

[Brian C]

It would be interesting to see this nib after repair though.

 

I suppose it wouldn't take much work to turn it into an extra fine, or if the repairer has the tools for it to be re-tipped.

 

How much do Nibmeisters charge to re-tip a nib these days.

 

Paul

I've contacted goldnibs.com. They quoted $55 plus shipping. Not bad at all.

[Brian C]

I would return it for a full refund and get another pen

I knew it had a nib issue when purchased it. It was priced accordingly. These things are like stray dogs that follow me home. I can't help it.

[hari317]

I've contacted goldnibs.com. They quoted $55 plus shipping. Not bad at all.

The problem here is hardly tipping wear, tipping looks largely intact. It is gold tine wear. so the nib tech has to add the gold to the tines to make it cosmetically perfect. The skills of Mottishaw come to mind. maybe goldnibs will do the same thing.

Edited February 23, 2014 by hari317

[Brian C]

The problem here is hardly tipping wear, tipping looks largely intact. It is gold tine wear. so the nib tech has to add the gold to the tines to make it cosmetically perfect. The skills of Mottishaw come to mind. maybe goldnibs will do the same thing.

I've asked them about that. They said it wouldn't look factory new but it would be improved. I haven't contacted Mottishaw but I have contacted another U.S. based tipping expert, but the price quoted was more than I was willing to spend.

[Brian C]

I've decided to go with goldnibs.com. I'll report back after the repair.