Ancora Perla Parts

[abstract49]

This could [should?] be posted in classified, WTB, but I thought maybe I could find some help here first:

 

I have an Ancora Perla with a broken nib. The feed tip appears to be a little bent, as well, but I think it could be corrected with some heat.

 

I don't even know if Ancora pens are being made/marketed, because I have seen no discussion here for lo these many months.

 

These seem to be rather delicate and brittle nibs [i have another, different color, otherwise identical], and this one is broken, not just bent, with the tip completely missing.

 

If I can't find a replacement nib of Ancora origin, is there a common size of generic nib makers that would replace it? Or is anyone out there interested in the pen on a a trade?

[Portia_of_Belmont]

I'be purchased Ancora nib/feed off ebay. They do pop up every once in awhile. I have a yellow M (I think--I may also have the feed for it too) I would be interested in selling. You can PM me an offer, if interested.

 

Another option...

 

From what I understand, Ancora was purchased by a Russian company and is no longer really functioning. However, Santini Italia (a fairly new brand, I think) was founded by Giovanni Santini who was closely tied to Ancora before being sold. I have two Ancora Perlas and two Santini Italias and they're the same pens--form factor, nib, etc.

 

Maybe contact a Santini Italia dealer about sourcing a nib and feed? I know Fountain Pen Hospital is a dealer.

 

I'm surprised to hear of your issue with Ancora nibs. Ancora F nibs are among my favorite and I'm happy to be able to get the same writing experience with Santini Italia pens now.

 

Good luck!

[abstract49]

Thank you for the response.

 

I would not have a clue where to begin with an offer that would be (a) adequate and ( not too high for the market. But, I'll pm you my email address in a moment, and maybe you can tell me what you think you ought to get.

 

 

I was aware of Santini Italia, but only in connection with Omas, not with Ancora. I'll give that avenue a try also. Thanks again for the information. Ditto FPH, with whom I've dealt in the past.

 

The only issue I've had with Ancora nibs is some hard starting, and it very well could be an ink issue, in part. In fact, I suspect this since it's only recently that I've had the problem to such a degree. I have not inked up my bluer Perla in many moons, but I will do so soon and test it with a wetter ink than I have been using in the red one.

 

When the ink flows, I have always liked using these pens. However, they are not not my favorite pens, and I have been considering paring down my collection. If I can't find a nib (maybe feed too) replacement for my red one, I just might decide to put these very pretty pens up for sale.

[Ghost Plane]

Bryant Greer at Chatterley Luxuries has contacts and still sells the LEs. Talk to him.

 

I love these pens and have both B and Stub. Those long tines are designed to give a soft feel with a light touch. I suspect a good number out there have fallen victim to the flex fad or cack-handed ballpoint users who dig them into the paper, mangling tipping never designed for such abuse. Then folks like us come along and struggle to find parts.

[OMASsimo]

Ancoras apparently are only for a small crowd of connoisseurs and if you're not one of them, it may not be worth the struggle for you. But if you want to have it fixed, Santini or Chatterley Luxuries are good starting points. Penhero and Fountainpenhospital also seem to carry them.

 

If none of them can help, the nib manufacturers like Bock certainly could. I think there are also repair services offering re-tipping. I must say that I never had an issue with any of their superb nibs.