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I recently had Dan work on a Pelikan M600. I wanted the Fine nib made narrower and the pen made drier(it was very wet). The results were excellent. The pen is now my go-to pen.

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Chrissy Museum Piece

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One day I hope to let him work on one of my pens. I don't know which one yet, but I will think of something. :D

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My initial experience with Dan was very positive. Excellent communication and work, very reasonable fees and turnaround time. I will be sending him more pens soon for adjustment or nib modification.

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Timely!

 

I've now had three pens either tuned or ground by Dan (just got one back today,) and have been very pleased each time.

 

Gotta go play with my back-in-service Stipula Novacento Cromo with 1.1mm stub/ italic nib!

 

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Don't feel bad. I'm old; I'm meh about most things.

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This is a good reminder of another nib specialist, maybe his wait times aren't running into months. I have a few candidates waiting for stubs.

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Ron Z Museum Piece

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maybe his wait times aren't running into months.

 

Yet. If he's good, they will be.

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The question is... can I send an older pen or hooded nibs to him...

Yes.

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Simply browse to nibsmith.com and follow contact instructions. Prices are posted for most services, beginning at $20 for a basic nib adjustment (alignment, tine spacing and smoothing.)

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JonSzanto Antique

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He's a punk. Don't trust him with your precious pens...

 

Oh, wait, that's someone else.

 

Dan Smith is GREAT and I heartily endorse his services!! http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/EnvoyC/emotes/danceman_l.gif

"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick; and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."

~ Benjamin Franklin

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With my 400 grit sand paper I can offer same day service, and with my new dishwasher, I'll clean your pens for free.

 

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Allan

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With my 400 grit sand paper I can offer same day service, and with my new dishwasher, I'll clean your pens for free.

 

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Allan

This guy, definitely send your pens to this guy. I just use an angle grinder and a garden hose.

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This guy, definitely send your pens to this guy. I just use an angle grinder and a garden hose.

 

Geez, who has a budget for all those fancy tools? I just post the pen, tie a line to the clip and my bumper, and drag it with my van for a couple blocks. Asphalt if it's pretty bad, concrete for Pelikans and other swanky pens.

"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick; and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."

~ Benjamin Franklin

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