Today I received a Danitrio $27 pen. My first impression is that it's a great pen. I haven't written much with it obviously, but I did jot down a few quick lines to get a feel for it. It writes smoothly, but to be honest it I don't know if I like the thickness of the lines it lays down. My only other FP is a Pilot Knight and that pen writes a much finer line. I'm thinking of getting the Dani's nib reground to a fine point. Should I do it or should I give the Dani a chance to prove its merit?

It's a matter of personal taste I suppose

If you feel as though you'd enjoy your Dani more when its ground Fine, and think it's worth the money - go ahead

Personally, I'd leave the Dani as it is (I don't mind thick-writing pens), and use the money I would have used for the regrind on a new pen with a Finer nib. But that's just me

Try it for a little while, but if it still doesn't appeal after a week or two, I'm all for having it reground. I had Dillo do a stub on mine and I adore it now.

Hi,

Yes, I would be quite happy to do it, but make sure you want to make it fine first!

Dillon

how much does it cost to regrind a nib? you might be better off looking for an F nib you really like on a new other pen

Good point,

Regrinding could cost more that the pen did in the first place.

I have nibs from fine to double broad and I like and use them all. As long as the nib is smooth and has a good flow I would experiment with it and save the money spent on regrinding for another pen

Jim

I've decided to leave well enough alone. This pen in its present condition is already an excellent writer. Rather than take the risks inherent in regrinding I might as well give it a good faith effort and keep it around awhile.

I just think its a bit of a waste paying regrind to turn a Medium ball nib into a Fine ball nib (especially on a $27 pen )

However, if it were regrinding it to a more fun nib, such as a Dillo stub, or cursive Italic - I'd do it

I like italic nibs

I agree with Kissing - I wouldn't just make it finer - but a stub would be something really unique.

I have a limit to how broad a nib I can use on a daily basis. I have a pretty wet Sheaffer TD with a very smooth triumph nib that is a true medium and pushes the limit for me. Ditto for my Pilot VP medium.

But I also have fines, extra fines, and a variety of places in between and they all have their uses and place.

I tend to agree with what's said here, but as a counter I will also add, a) Dillo's pricing is very good, and b ) the pen may cost $27, but its value is greater than that. Money spent to turn it into something you want to use every day will be well spent!

I did get a stub on mine rather than just a fine point, and it's swell.

Edited to change my to a b ).

Don't get me wrong - I had a $27 pen and it is a well made pen worth much more than the asking price. A bit heavy for me but a great pen, and worth modifying. I am just of the mind that if you're going to bother getting a custom nib then I'd lean heavily toward something more unique.

You could try changing to a slower flowing ink. This would tighten up the line a bit.