Noodler's Ahab / Lamy Safari Nib & Feed Swap . . .

[Tas]

No idea why anyone would want to do this but whilst waiting for a batch of flapjacks to cook I swapped out my temperamental Ahab nib & feed and slotted in a reliable Lamy EF nib and feed from a Charcoal Safari whose body and section my fingers dislike touching.

So far so good. Nice wet flow, no leaks.

I'll keep you updated of any nonsense if it occurs.

 

Have fun.



http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_noodlers_ahab_lamy_hack.jpg

NB the AHAB's feed and nib won't fit into the LAMY section though

[Valkyrii]

"Because you can." the answer that drives all great discoveries. LOL

[Randal6393]

Hmmm ... now we have a nib and feed in a pen that has a monster ink supply and can be easily broken down for cleaning. For art work done with a water-proof ink, can see a good use for this pen combo. Especially if you like India inks, sumi, Platinum Carbon Permanent, etc. May have to try this mode out.

 

Thanks,

[Driphtwood]

This may be the most horrific combination I've ever seen. Well done

[Tas]

I didn't say it was pretty . . .

 

Those of you whose Ahabs exhibit evaporation . . . this may be an answer. No hard start all week and no leaks.

[Valkyrii]

I found you can install a Jinhao feed with a Goulet nib in that left over Al-Star or Safari body. Again this may not be to some people's liking and I'm sure a purest is turning in his sleep and some German engineer somewhere is screaming 'NEIN!' but it works for the rest of us.

 

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/scotkane/18055770_1534838599882244_1719023288260846100_o_zpshhiyagny.jpg

[Tas]

My 159 is such a poor starter I may well try this out.

 

Thank you.

[TSherbs]

I didn't say it was pretty . . .

 

Those of you whose Ahabs exhibit evaporation . . . this may be an answer. No hard start all week and no leaks.

My biggest complaint about the Ahab. Thanks!