You may ask why I'm posting this in the Turner's forum, but hopefully the explanation will answer that.

Short version: If anyone has a pair of steel nibs and collars that look like #6 below, I'd like them.

Long version: Several months ago, I purchased a pair of Levenger True Writers (from Antoniosz, for a steal), in which the nib collars had cracked. I thought I could mold something to fit, but I given the threading size (tiny) and multiple steps in sizing, not to mention the tolerances needed, I thought I'd look for replacement nibs.

Levenger was no help at the time, though I see it is now possible to buy replacement nib assemblies directly. During my searches, I discovered Nibs.com, who sell 14K nibs for rather more than a new TW, though I have no doubt they're worth it. From that reference, though, I started looking at pen kits, thinking I could just use the nibs. However, it seems the main suppliers have changed the kit somewhat.

In short, I'm wondering if any turners who've used nicer nibs would have two of the steel assemblies to sell me? The picture below shows the shape and threading of the collar, and is taken from Nibs.com for reference only (it's #6). Width and writing quality aren't important, as I'll probably be reshaping these.

The pens are nicely sized and made of a gorgeous resin, and I'd like to get them into the rotation.
Thanks for any assistance.
Jon

Take a look here Arizona Silhouette
These are the steel nibs you are looking for.... However, I am not sure they will fit the pen you are trying to do. But at least they are cheap enough that you won't break the bank trying...
The #5 nib would be the Baron nibs...
The #6 nib would be the El Grande, El Grande Elite & El Grande Streamline

Thanks, Tom - I ordered a couple of the Grande nibs, and they're just pressed together. I got one of the smaller, "Jr." nibs, and the threading is too coarse, though the rest is fairly close.

I think I need a Statesman, Gentleman, or Imperial type nib, but my searches haven't turned up any for sale. Seems like they've been phased out for the simpler construction.

Best,
Jon

The Statesman, Gentleman nib is the same nib as the El Grande.

As I mentioned above, I doubt very much they are going to fit the Levenger pens... just because the nibs unscrew does not mean the nibs from our hardware is going to work... this has been bought up on forum a couple of times before....
You might want to try to see if a Bexley Simplicity nib will fit.. they are also screw in nibs...

Jon,

Best if you can find a replacement handy but PM sent.
In case you are wondering, sometimes little things like this tickle my interest

Regards,
Ruaidhrí

I have the feed and housings you are looking for, I will contact you off line.
If you want the large gent housing, that is the bottom one in the photo.

Does anyone have a list of screw-in nib units and what's compatible w/ what?

William

I can only speak for the most commonly pens I make.

But the original Jr models V1 and Barons, the front sections are interchangeable, the rollers and FP. Also the black nibs offered by CSU were also interchangable, they could be had in F,M,B,and 1.5
The new Jr V II, is not compatable with others, but only in its own line.

On the large style nibs, the Gent, Statesmen, Imperial, Lotus are all interchangeable, they use the same feed & housing. The metal front sections are a little different, but they all accept the same screw in feed.

Hope this helps a little.

It does! Thanks!

My big curiousity is what the Levenger TrueWriter nibs are compatible with (it'd just be too fabulous if they were Esterbrook ReNew Point nib compatible).

William

From experience, I can tell you that they aren't. I have it on good authority that the Bexley/Stipula nib units aren't compatible with the True Writer, either.

I'll follow up here when I receive the holders from Anthony. If they work, that may be a (roundabout) way to put an Esterbrook nib into a True Writer. Hmmm, you're giving me ideas now.

Best,
Jon

Well, I received the feeds and holders from Anthony in very good time.

Unfortunately, the dimensions are off by maybe 20% - they looked right, but aren't going to work.
The quest continues - I'm back to lathe work, making a mold and machining out the inside, or maybe just buying nibs from Levenger. The last option is the least fun, but would guarantee success, and I hear they're planning some specialty nibs.

Thanks to all,
Jon