Nibs Shall Be Polished

[johnsy3]

hey guys, i got the sandpapers now for nib grinding. do i need to use every one of these starting from the lesser grits to the finer ones or there's specific grits? help

[Ron Z]

I suggest that you look to Richard Binders site for information on how to smooth nibs. There's a lot more to smoothing a nib than having sandpapers. It is very easy to ruin a nib without an understanding of what you are doing and why.

[PaulS]

not sure from reading your subject heading and text, as to whether you really mean grinding or polishing - there's a world of difference.

If the latter then simply some polishing compound such as cerium oxide (jewelers rouge) or Micro Mesh polishing paste will do the trick.

On the other hand sandpaper on it's own won't regrind a nib - as Ron says there's a lot more to it than that. Are you simply polishing or do you want to change the profile etc. of the nib tip?

[johnsy3]

not sure from reading your subject heading and text, as to whether you really mean grinding or polishing - there's a world of difference.

If the latter then simply some polishing compound such as cerium oxide (jewelers rouge) or Micro Mesh polishing paste will do the trick.

On the other hand sandpaper on it's own won't regrind a nib - as Ron says there's a lot more to it than that. Are you simply polishing or do you want to change the profile etc. of the nib tip?

i'm sorry i was grinding. i was just confused bc i have bought a pack of sandpapers and there was so many.

[MYU]

Do you mean "micromesh" instead of sandpaper? Because "sandpaper" by itself, without a grade indicated, would generally be too abrasive. Ron is right -- definitely consult Richard Binder's site. But also, be sure to experiment on a cheap nib first.