This noob got a nice (but not as nice as I'd wished) Aero Black 51 Demi on Ebay.

The exterior and nib (gold) are in really good shape but the filler has "an issue". It does
fill fine but only gets about 1/2 a fill. I was told it had a M nib but I do believe that's
incorrect, that it's a F. It does seem like a nice F nib though with a good wet line and plenty
of tip on it.

It is currently enroute to Tom Pike for him to wave his magic wand over.

It is possible that he may be able to "widden" it up enough for me but I thought I'd
toss this out and see if there was any interest.

Optimally, I'd like someone who has a nice, good shape, gold M nib itself who would
like to trade for a F. They could send it straight to Tom and he could install it while he
has my pen apart. I may also be interested in trading the whole nib/fill section if someone
would rather do that.

If anyone is interested please get with me now ASAP before the pen gets to Tom and he
starts to work on it. This way, there is more latitude for us in the trade ie; maybe your
M fill section is or isn't restored and we can trade in like conditions.

I'll be more than happy to relay Tom's expert opinion on the condition of the nib/fill section
to the prospective trader prior to the trade as soon as he gets the chance to look at it.

Thanks for your consideration,

(PS and for those that are just asking why don't I buy another nib itself, good question. The
added price of the nib with what I paid for the pen, (not a bad price) AND a restore is more
than I want to get into a "plain jane" Black Demi for.)

Bruce in Ocala, FL