Waterman Executive Nib/section Query

[crescentfiller]

Hello all!

 

I just picked up a Waterman Executive in the fluted white metal pattern. The gold plated ring at the end of the section and base of the nib was stuck inside the cap and the threads onto which the ring screws are partially broken. I can get the ring back on, more or less, but the nib/feed unit just slides out.

 

So, my question is: is the feed held in place by friction, or does the ring secure it?

And, a second question: does anyone know where I can find another section? (The nib looks great, as does the rest of the pen).

 

The pen looks just like this one on ebay

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterman-executive-fountain-pen-with-18k-nib-with-box-/221303980970?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3386bec3aa

 

 

With thanks,

Daniel

 

 

[RMN]

Hi Daniel

 

Don't know this pen personally so I can't help you with the technical details.

 

I don't know your location re stores, but our fellow FPN member Dutchpen often has spare sections for Waterman (and other pens) so you might PM him to see if he has some.

 

 

D.ick

[Tweel]

I believe that the nib is cemented onto the feed, and together they push into the section (friction fit).

[pajaro]

All Waterman nibs I have worked with, except Carene, are friction fit and are not cemented together. Some of the nibs have hooks that hook into the feed, and then the assembly is friction fit.

[crescentfiller]

Thanks to all! I kind of figured it was friction fit, but this feed is so very loose--perhaps something was lost when the threads were broken.

 

If anyone knows of a source for just a section, please let me know.

 

 

Thanks again,

Daniel

[Tweel]

To expand a little: I know that the Exclusive nib is cemented onto its feed, and I believe the Executive uses the same point unit.

[crescentfiller]

Thanks Tweel. However, the nib and feed are fine. It is the section that is broken (the bit at the end of the grip portion with the threaded nipple, under the metal collar).

 

Daniel