Please Estimate The Nib Point Size (F, M, B) Of This Mabie Todd Swan Nib In The Photo

[ptrcao]

 

1. Is this tine misalignment a simple fix?
   
2. Is it likely flexible?
   
3. And the big question, based on some of your remarks - what was the item's actual worth? What would you have paid for it?
   

 

1. Yes

 

2. You can't tell whether a Swan nib will be flexible by looking at it. You have to try it.

 

3. Unrestored - £25 - £28. Restored, £40 - £60 depending on the flexibility of the nib.

 

Regards,

 

Thanks red52ripple. It is reassuring that the alignment is easily remedied. And yes, I was worried about a small bent at first because the original nib photo was partially cropped out at the top, and there was no side-on photo to be able to tell until after the auction. But it seems I have been spared the worst.

 

It seems I was too eager and inexperienced, and overpaid a little; I really had no basis of comparison though, and this is my first swan purchase. It will likely need a new sac. What size sac, red52ripple, or anybody who knows?

Edited February 12, 2012 by ptrcao

[red52ripple]

I think you did quite well. The price that I'll pay for an unrestored pen is pretty parsimonious but that's because it's my business. If I was buying as a collector I'd be happy to pay more for the right pen. The pen you've bought, judging by the colour, imprint and chasing, is in pristine condition. That's a very nice pen.

 

I don't know which model this is so I can't be sure of the sac size. It's not like re-saccing a lever filler. The sac has to fill the barrel. Sometimes the sac nipples are quite small which means you need a necked sac. It will be 20 or above. Sorry I can't be more specific.

Regards,

[haziz]

The most important question is how does it write. Test it first then determine what repair strategy if any is needed. It may be fine as it is.

[Azuniga]

The most important question is how does it write. Test it first then determine what repair strategy if any is needed. It may be fine as it is.

 

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