I want to swap nibs on two Bexleys. One one of them (a Celebration), the nib is stuck. Obviously, I don't want to force it. Any suggestions on how to remove it? I have a teflon lubricant. Should I try a drop and see it seeps between the threads?

Bump.

I'm sure someone will come around with a better solution, but rather than switching the two nib units as a whole, you could simply switch the nib and feed, which are friction-fitted into the collar and can be pulled out fairly easily. Just a thought. Best,
David

Is this a steel nib or gold nib?

With a Bexley steel nib, you cannot remove the feed and nib from the housing.

With a gold nib, you can.

This is a gold nib. The nib and feed unscrew as a unit from my other Bexleys. The section is threaded, so it's not a friction fit. The nib and feed and this pen appear to be frozen in place.

While the collar is threaded and the nib unit as a whole screws out, the nib and feed are friction-fitted into the collar and I've never had a problem removing the nib and feed from the collar itself. Is there any dried ink in there? Best,
David

Plus 1.

The nib and feed are indeed friction fitted in the collar, just like is the case with many other Bock nib/feed assemblies.

Warm regards, Wim

Some of the nibs have a brass band crimped onto the collar, I suspect to keep the collar from cracking, but it has the added effect of keeping you from being able to pull the nib and feed out.

Well, the Pelikan nibs with such a brass band, can have nibs and feeds pulled, IME, and reinserted too.

AFAIK, Bexley nib/feed assemblies have plastic collars, just like the Stipulas, and should therefore not pose a problem. Furthermore, some pen repair people told me that this is the preferred manner to change nibs as well, although, personally, I prefer to screw them out, if possible of course.

And I've had instances where it wasn't possible...

Warm regards, Wim

No dried ink that I can detect and no brass either. Would it be safe to put a little teflon lubricant around the collar and allow it to seep in?

I'd be VERY careful about doing this. (Translated: don't do it.) The teflon itself may be ok, but the carrier is likely a solvent that could cause problems for the plastic. I'd recommend an overnight soaking in water. If that doesn't do it, then try soaking in warm water or using dry heat.

I agree completely with this. The solvent of most oils with teflon added is petroleum based, and petroleum based products should never ever come in contact with your precious pens. This is also the reason why we use silcone grease to lubricate our pistons, or seal any threads.

I would let it soak for a while, then use a piece of rubber (rubber mat, piece of bicycle tube) to pull it out, straight away from the barrel, in line with the barrel. The rubber mat serves to increase grip on the feed and nib, just grab those between thumb and index finger, with the rubber mat in between your fingers and the nib and feed, warapped around nib and feed.

Warm regards, Wim