Nib "shaping" Help?

[Maurizio]

I'm on a Namiki Falcon spree. Got my first one about a month ago, a soft fine; liked it so much, got another, this time with a broad nib. I love the reliable wetness of the nib, but it's just a bit too broad for my taste.

 

Before I send it off to a nibmeister, I'd like to try to re-shape the nib myself. I have .003 mylar. I'm wondering if I can, slowly, carefully, run the nib on a few strokes on the mylar to at least subtly re-shape the nib to an approximation of a stub, or cursive italic. Not looking for anything too fancy here, just a subtle re-shaping, if that's possible.

 

Can anyone offer my some advice, or point me to a thread with some advice on how I could stroke my nib to create this?

 

 

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Edited April 25, 2015 by Maurizio

[kbrede]

If I were you, I'd send it to a professional. But if you're determined, put in *lots* of practice on cheap pens/nibs before grinding your Falcon.

 

This is a good resource that explains the process.

 

http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/10567-So-you-wanna-grind-yer-own-nibs

 

Kent

[Maurizio]

Thanks for the link.

[I like mango cheesecake]

I'm currently reshaping my MB147. It takes a long time to get it from a bb to a cursive b. I am only half way there and might have to speed up the process with a Dremel.

In no hurry because it stil writes quite well right now.

[wimg]

You could have a look in our Nibs forum of course, possibly in the reference section:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/281780-nib-info-references/

 

HTH, warm regards, Wim

[Maurizio]

Thank you again.