Grinding A Dreamtouch - Good Idea? Who Can Do It?

[ndrwcn]

I have recently acquired a Visconti Michelangelo with a medium palladium dreamtouch nib. I would like it to be a fine or extra fine...Is it possible to grind this nib material, and is it wise to do so?
If this has been answered in another post, I apologize, I could not find it.

Edited May 4, 2016 by ndrwcn

[zaddick]

The tipping is the same as other pens. It can be shaped like other quality tipped nibs.

 

I had one ground and smoothed. No issues.

[ndrwcn]

I should really have figured that out myself.... no matter what the material, the "iridium" tip is still the same... Thank you

[welcmhm]

If you bought the pen new, I believe that Visconti has a nib exchange program (through Coles of London in the US) which may be faster or cheaper. Their FAQ says that the nib being exchanged must be in perfect condition, so you may not need to be the original owner so long as the nib is in perfect condition. I have heard that pens sent in for a nib exchange are not sent to Italy, but I don't know first hand. If timing is an issue, you should probably get in touch with them first.

 

http://colesoflondon.com/docs/Visconti%20Nib%20Exchange%20Policy.pdf

[WilsonCQB1911]

Masuyama tweaked a HS nib for me. It's absolutely fantastic now. The standard by which I judge all pens at this point.

[FOUR X FOUR]

I should really have figured that out myself.... no matter what the material, the "iridium" tip is still the same... Thank you

No, that wasn't a dumb question. It's better to ask and know for sure.

[888007888]

Masuyama tweaked a HS nib for me. It's absolutely fantastic now. The standard by which I judge all pens at this point.

I also have a BB that was ground to a OBB by Mike Masuyama in Los Angeles and it's perfect.