I have a DaniTrio Takumi with the EF flexi-nib. I love this pen and I love the nib; have to force myself to put it down and use other pens. The DaniTrio flexi-nib does something absolutely magical to my handwriting that no other nib -- flexi or stiff -- has managed to approximate. The only problem is that DaniTrios are not like Japanese EFs; my nib is far too broad for my taste. So I am torn, because I love the way it writes but want a finer line. I am afraid to send it to get reground, because what if the regrinding process makes it lose the magic touch?

Has anybody ever had a DaniTrio flexi-nib reground to a finer point, and if so what were the results? Any feedback and advice from nibmeisters is particularly appreciated.

Thanks!
QM2

Several well known nibmeisters: Richard Binder, Deb Kinney, Dillon Ang, John Mottishaw all have grounded these flexy nibs, so I know there will be no problem doing it. I think if you communicate with them what you want, they will be able to grind the nibs to your specification. Glad the pen is serving you well.

Best,

Kevin

I met up with Leigh R when she was in town. She had a few Dani Trios that were reground by Richard Binder. I don't recall the exact configurations. I believe there was an EF flexi, an italic oblique, and an italic stub. They were wonderful, exciting nibs. If they are an indication of Mr. Binder's work then I would say you have nothing to worry about.

I had Deb do a DaniTrio F-Flexy to a cursive-right-.6mm-italic that's a beauty.

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Jon was able to try my Wakasa-nuri with Mr. Binder's cursive italic nib! (Hi, Jon! PM coming! Work is evil...)

The other two are still original Dani nibs, a flexy fine and a flexy stub.

I adore all three. They travel with me quite a bit.

Thank you everyone, that makes me feel less nervous about my Takumi's fate as I send it off to go under the knife.

I've finally managed to part with the pens that need nib-adjustment, and have put together a parcel for Mr. Binder: Krone Architectus, Caran d'Ache Ecridor Retro, MB Greta Garbo & Chopin, Visconti Van Gogh, and ... the Danitrio Takumi. I cannot believe I won't see these pens for 2+ months! But when they return -- oh how happy we will be together! All are getting ground down to an XXXF-XXF! I will report on the results when the deed is done and they are back in my arms.

QM2

Two thoughts:

1. Have you tried your nib on Rhodia paper? I find an astonishing difference in line width on Rhodia paper. In my experience, it makes every pen seem one grade finer. And it's ultra-smooth.

2. Buy yourself another pen to have reground first before you take the chance with your "favorite" pen. (Maybe DaniTrio will sell you just a nib.)

It's clearly a symptom of my disease that my first thought for you was "Buy another pen to experiment with."

I agree with the other poster. I'd send one pen first to see if you really like such a radical re-grind to Needlepoint before committing to them all. It's a one-way street.

Paper/ink choice, as was also said, can make a huge difference in line width, as much as 2 widths in some cases.

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