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Just getting back to writing with fountain pens. My favorite of two is the PFM I. My Vintage pen guy here i Columbus, OH installed the new bladder and it writes just ok. The nib his worn and flat and thus is prone to catching if i do not write my cursive very carefully. My question is how to shape the nib that is worn and flat to at least minimize the catching. Perhaps I should just opt for a similar pen of the era? I love the shape and look of this pen which i used in college and grad school in the 60's.

My other pen is a Parker 45 with a fine nib which also has issues with catching but otherwise writes well...I purchased it in the early 60's when $6.00 was a lot of money.

 

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Hello Bill and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!!

 

A little nib smoothing may be all you need. Since you're in Columbus you should go to the Ohio pen show this coming weekend, several nib experts will be at the show. This is a great pen show and you could go crazy over all the new and vintage pens and all the ink available!

 

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I do not think the PFM has been substantially surpassed by any pen.

 

I think you would do well to send it to someone who can retip, like Greg Minuskin, or someone who has a spare. You will have to ask around to see if anyone does have a spare nib.

 

Welcome back and try not to succumb to the madness.

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Welcome !

 

My Parker 45 cost $6.95 . That dates me to the late 1960's. After 40 years, the pen in my pocket everyday

is a Parker 45. Unless you are writing on coarse surfaces, like metal or stone, the tip of the nib seldom wears

off. Hopefully, yours needs alignment and a bit of polishing.

 

Write with joy.

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Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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Hi and welcome to FPN

 

 

Enjoy the forum

 

 

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Hello and welcome. I'm glad you joined us. Please don't hesitate to share your questions and opinions. I hope you enjoy your time with us.

 

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