I just got a Duofold Senior from a fellow member, and he had mentioned that the nib had some space between the tines and it would have to be dealt with.

Basically, the tines are divergent at the point, just a bit. It writes like an extremely wet medium-broad, which is exactly how he described it.

Here's a bit of writing sample to illustrate the point:



I know there is a website which gives some basic instructions on how to close up the space a bit, but after a quick search on the forum and through my FireFox (I love FireFox 3), I haven't been able to find the page.

The nib is definitely flexible (nice find, what?). The slit is just a bit too wide, even if it was meant to be a broad.

Hi DerMann,

The easiest way, if you're comfortable with trying it, is to gently lift one tine over the other and slightly cross them. Then, lift the other tine over the first one and slightly cross them again. This will bring them closer together. Just be careful of the tipping when you're doing this. All should be well and the gap should close right up. If you get them too tight, the ink flow will be too light, so make tiny adjustments.


Cheers,
Tom

Could look here: http://www.nibs.com/ArticleIndex.html might show what you want.

Regards

Richard.

There was a bit in an article that I remember which said if you squeeze the wings of the nib, the tines will cross. I've tried this with little to no success. How long should I keep the tines crossed? I think it would be easier with a stiffer nib :\


I think that was one of the sites that I came across. Not quite sure if it is it, though. Thanks for the link, though.

Upon much closer inspection, the right tine is bent away from the point in the last millimeter before the actual iridium. I can't imagine that I could bend it back without damaging the nib. I'll try and get pictures a bit later.

Yep, that's a repair for an experience nib mangler... and a fairly brave one at that. Greg Minuskin - great prices and quick turnaround. He's also a nice guy and a good communicator with a high emotional IQ.

Cheers,
Tom

Right, I just sent out a few emails.

Thanks for the help.

Definition of "minor nib adjustment" - Any nib adjustment done to someone else's pen!

*EDIT*

Took some new, better pictures.

View of nib from top:




View of nib from bottom: