Can I remove the nib?

November 6, 2007

How do I take the nib out of the collector. I know the nib and collecter screw out from the pen, but is there a way to remove the nib from the collector?

Thanks,

Tony

November 6, 2007

I'm pretty sure you will need a knock-out block to do this.

November 7, 2007

Tony, gently warming the collar will soften it enough to allow the nib to be pulled out.

Some caution is called for, though - the collars will warp if too much heat is applied. I had a unit that must have been dropped, and decided to remove the nib to reshape the tines. I used a heat gun, dialed down to "uncomfortably warm", and, well, had to scavenge a collar from something else. :bonk:

Luckily, I had a nib unit from a no-name pen with the same threading, made from some clear plastic that handled the heat much better.

Still, unless the nib's rare, precious, or you don't care about the collar, I'd recommend against this.

Best,

Jon

November 7, 2007

I'd recommend a 2 pound drilling hammer and a round-house swing ....

But, in order to reuse the parts, I'd use a nib-block. I would also support the nib-unit with a spare section and replace the nib with the nib-holder screwed into the section.

Ron

Some pen videos · November 7, 2007

With the exception of the early one that have a pin holding the collar and feed together all other renew points can be easily disassembled.

Put the renew point in a section but do NOT tighten. Then use a knockout block or a properly sized hole in a wooden surface. With the back of a drill or dulled nail push the feed out but resting the section front around the hole. Use a rubber mallet or similar tool to push the section out with gentle hits.

In the majority of cases no need for heat is required. Soaking the renew point in water helps.

November 7, 2007

Thanks everyone. I have a couple of old nibs to experiment with and I'll see how it goes.

Tony

November 7, 2007

With the exception of the early one that have a pin holding the collar and feed together all other renew points can be easily disassembled.
Put the renew point in a section but do NOT tighten. Then use a knockout block or a properly sized hole in a wooden surface. With the back of a drill or dulled nail push the feed out but resting the section front around the hole. Use a rubber mallet or similar tool to push the section out with gentle hits.
In the majority of cases no need for heat is required. Soaking the renew point in water helps.

Antonios,

Do you have any tips for resetting the nib and feed and getting them back in the collar? I've always been afraid to knock out nibs because I'm worried I might not be able to get them back in once I'm ready.

--Stephen

Some pen videos · November 11, 2007

With the exception of the early one that have a pin holding the collar and feed together all other renew points can be easily disassembled.
Put the renew point in a section but do NOT tighten. Then use a knockout block or a properly sized hole in a wooden surface. With the back of a drill or dulled nail push the feed out but resting the section front around the hole. Use a rubber mallet or similar tool to push the section out with gentle hits.
In the majority of cases no need for heat is required. Soaking the renew point in water helps.
Antonios,

Do you have any tips for resetting the nib and feed and getting them back in the collar? I've always been afraid to knock out nibs because I'm worried I might not be able to get them back in once I'm ready.

--Stephen

Stephen,

I dont think it is a problem. Alignment of feed and nib is important as well as placement of the breather hole above the channels.

Try it it is not difficult.

AZ