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Omas Milord Nib Removal?


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Can anyone please advise me how to remove the nib and feed from a current production Milord?

 

Looking into the back of the section with the converter removed, there is what looks like a stainless steel collar around the nipple piece. The stainless steel collar is slotted, as if it may be designed to unscrew, if one had the right tool. Maybe if this could be unscrewed from the back end, then the entire nib assembly could be removed from the front?

 

I have tried to pull the nib and feed, but without knowing for sure if they are friction fit I don't want to push my luck!

 

Any advice would be much appreciated :)

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well there is no warranty if you bend it.. should be friction fit afaik.. maybe soak in roam temp water first? I use a goulet grip to secure my nibs and feeds.. a simple ruber strip device to gain better hold ....

 

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Don't assume Omas nib assemblies are friction fit. A lot of the modern pens use an ebonite collar which is very fragile. The collar needs a tool to loosen. Check to see if the pen has a collar before proceeding.

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Thanks for your replies both :)

 

There are no slots at the front of the section that would indicate a removable collar, but that slotted steel piece at the back of the section has me wondering.

 

If anyone else is looking in and has experience with this, then advice would be appreciated. Naturally, I take full responsibility for any unfortunate outcome :rolleyes:

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OMAS nibs are NOT friction fit. They require a tool to screw out and a professional who knows how to deal with an ebonite feed to knock out the nib. Do not attempt to do this yourself, last of all using a Goulet grip. Those are for JOWO and Bock nibs that are easily removed.

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In my experience with an Omas Revelations (Paragon type), there is a collar. However, I was advised to unscrew the grip section (use several, cycles in a USC or heat to assist) then knock out the nib and feed. Then if you have a special tool to remove the collar (which apparently exists but I've never seen one) you should remove the collar without the nib and feed in it. It might still be brittle and break though.

 

I can't remove my collar as I don't have the correct tool. I was advised that a screwdriver might work, but it doesn't.

 

I have been able to knock out the nib and feed and replace them. It was much more difficult to get them back in to the right place. Heat was essential.

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