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Nib And Feed Parts For Restoration


gwendolyna

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Dear community,

 

I recently purchased a Mabie Todd L205/47 which I want to restore. The original nib and feed, which I believe would have been a Swan #2, has been replaced with a #1. These are, of course, too small for the section, so the nib does not sit snugly in the section. Can anyone steer me in the right direction to find a replacement nib and feed? The sac I'll need shouldn't be as tricky to locate, but tips are always welcome!

 

Many thanks in advance,

 

Gwen

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Ah, was that one on ebay last week?

 

I have one of these myself - I love the "mosaic" pattern. I have some Swan 2 nibs and feeds. As others here may confirm I do fix a few sick pens here and Mabie Todd is really my "thing" - hence my moniker.

 

Please PM me if this is of interest.

 

best wishes

 

Cob

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Thanks a mil, Cob and Empty of Clouds!

 

I'm excited about the idea of making disparate parts whole again. I will follow up when I return from my travels. I'd love to work with vintage pens more and learn from people like you. There's not much of an interest where I live, I'm afraid, so forums like this make for a modicum of connection.

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Thanks a mil, Cob and Empty of Clouds!

 

I'm excited about the idea of making disparate parts whole again. I will follow up when I return from my travels. I'd love to work with vintage pens more and learn from people like you. There's not much of an interest where I live, I'm afraid, so forums like this make for a modicum of connection.

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