Tool To Remove Nib Of Visconti Hs

[RMehta248]

Looking to buy the tool to remove a Visconti Dreamtouch HS nib. The thing which goes into the two grooves on either side of the nib. Where can I buy one? Thanks. Rajesh

[welcmhm]

Every so often one goes up on ebay, but they usually sell for over $50 plus shipping. I'd like to get one, but not for that price.

[Mulrich]

The only other place I've even seen one listed is http://www.penbox.co.uk/visconti.pen.nibs.htm but they've never had them in stock and the price isn't better than eBay. Visconti actually included one with an even special-er version of the Brunelleschi but that doesn't do you any good.

 

I've heard rumor of people buying the tool from smaller Visconti dealers after emailing directly. Not sure if those rumors are true or not.

[Bill P]

Looking to buy the tool to remove a Visconti Dreamtouch HS nib. The thing which goes into the two grooves on either side of the nib. Where can I buy one? Thanks. Rajesh

You really don't need the tool...it is simply a screw in nib/feed assembly...two fingers is all you need.

 

The tool just gives you a little more leverage....I have never needed it when swapping nibs. (and I have the tool)

 

BillP

[Jackokun]

You really don't need the tool...it is simply a screw in nib/feed assembly...two fingers is all you need.

 

The tool just gives you a little more leverage....I have never needed it when swapping nibs. (and I have the tool)

 

BillP

 

While I agree that it is a screw on nib and you can use your fingers or grip material to get it unscrewed, these nibs sometimes have been screwed in really tight and you have to put more force that you would want to otherwise, to get it out. Also, more times than not, I have found myself having to take a loope to make sure the nib is aligned with the feed and the tines have not been misaligned - which they have been as you try to unscrew the nib. I understand that the tool is expensive, I have one, but I prefer using this than my own fingers for the reasons mentioned above.

Edited March 14, 2017 by Jackokun

[Tas]

I have been lucky enough to be able to just unscrew mine with only fingers too. Phew

[Susanna]

You can unscrew Visconti nibs with a rubber glove, too. Just press firmly nib and feeder, to avoid slipping.

[dcaesq]

I"m very glad to have found this page. I found the tool on Ebay. It is probably overpriced for a little piece of metal, but spending $55 to protect a $332 nib is well worth it.