Help Needed Re Danitrio Nib/feed

[pendwarf]

Hi:

I have an old Danitrio raw ebonite Densho pen with a new problem. I dropped it yesterday, and the nib and feed shot out a bit and was way out of alignment. I tried to adjust it and first pulled the nib and feed completely out and then tried to reinsert it back in with proper alignment. But it won't fit all the way in (too much of the nib and feed remain exposed) and feels stuck. I am loathe to force it for fear of breaking something unless I know that it is safe to do. Has anyone had experience adjusting or otherwise dealing with the nib and feed on these pens?

 

Thank you in advance for your help.

Edited April 18, 2018 by pendwarf

[BReignN]

Rotating the just the feed without the nib helps you find and be sure that you've hit the channel/keyway.

• At this point remember your location, add the nib and slowly insert.
• Squeeze the nib and the feed together with your thumb and forefinger when you feel resistance.
• push slowly in again if not completely set
• When you feel it set you can make incremental adjustments to the nib in relation to the feed by pushing with your thumb and forefinger towards the housing, keeping very mindful of the nib point.
• If you need to start over, squeeze the nib and feed together with your thumb and forefinger, release and pull out. It should slide out easily.

Hope this helps.

[pendwarf]

Thank you. I was able to set it properly.

[BReignN]

I'm glad it worked out for you.