Need Replacement Nib For Waterman Apostrophe

[Coachbob]

The nib on this pen struck the floor with enough force that I can't get it back to where it will properly write.

I measured the nib at 25.8 mm in length, 7 mm at the shoulders, and 4.6 mm at the opposite end that goes into the section.
Is this enough information to identify a replacement nib?
I've seen the Apostrophes on ebay for around a C note, but I think I paid just over 1/2 that originally.
If I do find a replacement, is it worth the bother and/or expense to change it out?
It's a friction mounted nib.
I did bend the nib back to shape, but the tines are too far apart and it writes "wet".
Hopefully the attached pictures will help.
Thanks in advance for any help on this.
Bob

Edited August 17, 2018 by Coachbob

[jar]

That nib soesn't look in too bad a shape and no sign of anything seriously broken. I'd send the nib and pen to somebody like Danny Fudge and ask him if it can be made all betterer.

[Coachbob]

Thanks, Jar. I just took pics and emailed him about it. Better pics than those above.

But with the nib being a "friction fit", it might be cheaper to replace it, provided I can find something of the same size.

[Chrissy]

I don't think it would be too difficult to improve it. Maybe all you need is to get a brass shim in-between the tines and pull the tine one way or the other until they are properly straightened up. Then push them together again in the centre.

I've seen You Tube videos on how to do this, and have tried it myself with great success.