Pilot Elite 95S (Also Known As E95S) Nib Bent Sideway, How To Fix?

[Venemo]

Hi Everyone,

 

I gifted my Pilot Elite 95S (also known as Pilot E95S) to my brother for his graduation. He loves the pen and has been extensively using it for his studies. He is now studying Japanese, and because the pen also comes from Japan it was a symbolic gift to wish him good luck and success.

 

However, after several months of use a small accident happened to the pen and now the nib is bent slightly sideways to the left.

 

 

A google search did yield some useful results, that the nib is replaceable. However I haven't found a place where I could get a replacement nib for the pen, and I was unsuccessful in figuring out how to fix it. I'm afraid that trying to use force would just make it even worse.

 

Thank you in advance for your answers.

[gerigo]

If you want to try and fix it yourself, just use your nails and your fingers to slowly shift it back. I had a Visconti nib that also had a similar bend that I managed to coax back in place. DON'T try using ANY tools, like pliers or anything as you will ruin the nib. You might also think it's a quick fix, but it's not. Take your time and GO SLOW! It will not be as pretty as before but it will work. If you want to restore it to it's original form, you have to send it to a nibmeister who will be able to fix it.

[jmccarty3]

This is a job for a nibmeister. It may end up writing even better than before.

[minddance]

I would also send it to a nibmeister/technician.

 

With Pilots, yes, it might write better than before.

 

Just out of curiosity, does Pilot take care of this problem?

[Venemo]

Just out of curiosity, does Pilot take care of this problem?

 

Not sure, never asked them!

[Venemo]

Thanks everyone for your comments.

 

If this were my pen I would just YOLO it and try to fix it up myself, but since it isn't, I contacted a local guy who is proficient in this sort of nib repairs and he managed to fix it!