Changing A Nib On A 146

[Boston Brian]

Is it easy to change nibs on a MB 146, or is it a job for nib expert?

 

[Frank C]

It is easy to change nibs, just pull it out and put it back in. But will it work afterward? If you don't know what you're doing, you will have to send it for repairs. I would suggest starting to learn how to do one's own pen repairs on a less expensive pen.

[JLS1]

Are you talking about a modern or vintage 146? AFAIK, you need special tools to remove the nib & feed unit on a modern 146...not sure about vintage 146s. Personally, I would leave it to an expert...

[kuli1961]

My 146 was purchased in December 2001, purchased it at the local buy/sell site. I had no problems in removing nib section from the barrel- first step was to soak the pen well- in a room temperature water, then- rinse, soak, rinse, soak.. second step -unscrewing the nib section- counter clockwise, with fingers,(lucky me!) no special tool needed (this step might be very problematic, beware!). third step- once the nib section is out from the pen body, put it in a nib down position (sorry- my English!) or horizontal -on some stand, need to tighten it somehow (gently, of course - tight enough but not so tight to crack nib feeder or to make scratches on the nib) then use nail with a head that is slightly smaller than nib section (collar?) diameter.. next step- position the nail head to the nib feeder, then apply a gentle hit with a hammer to the sharp end of the nail- voila! the nib feeder along with the nib should come out.... after that play with the nib at your wish...but re- assembling might and probably is a tricky- nib alignment...do not forget that in order to have the pen again in a excellent working condition, you should apply some silicone grease or bee wax on the nib section thread....

Anyway, here are the experts who might give you more detailed instructions or advice on "how-to", or "don't". I did, and was ready to pay any risk...Everything is on you!

[canibanoglu]

I have recently pulled out the nib and feed out of my 146, didn't need a lot of force they just came off. If you have a replacement nib just put that on the feed while reassembling and you're done. Be careful, the nib amd the feed only go one way into the collar, the nib side should be a bit wider.

[niksch]

Generally speaking, it's not difficult to replace/change a nibs on a modern 146. Or a vintage 146 for that matter. Sealing the section properly is the big task.