Hi there,

Apologies in advance if this has been asked before, but I am travelling with limited internet access and haven't much time to search the backlog...

Please could someone recommend where in London, or in Budapest, would have a good range of Sheaffer fountain pen NIBS for sale. I'm trying to help a friend replace his broken nib (don't yet know what model pen).

In London, anywhere near Bromley would be best, although of course central London would be ok (but I may only be in central London on a Sunday)

Thanks in advance.

There is some urgency, as I only have a few days to find one.

Regards,

Rob

Hi and welcome to FPN. I wouldn't start to help your friend out, before knowing for what pen you are looking for a replacement nib. The best thing is to start with an ID request on that particular pen. If you know the type of pen, then your friend has to make up his/her mind about the nib size (line width). Most nibs come in different widths (fine, medium, broad etc). There are several internet sources for spare nibs. Sheaffer nibs are likely to be found in the US, Australia and also UK. You can even consider a WTB posting in the classifieds section of FPN. For some Sheaffer's nibs are hard to find (like a PFM nib in broad), others are fairly common.

good luck anyway !