Nibmeister Backlog

[EDR1633]

Seems like just about everyone is several months behind and not accepting new work. I've found a couple folks... nibgrinder.com and indy-pen-dance.com, that appear to still have reasonable turn-around time. I intent to get some work done on a couple M800's and a Sailor Pro Gear to get the tipping adjusted in size up or down, depending on the pen. Can anyone vouch for the work done?

[GardenWeasel]

Ive never used nibgrinder, and I can say Indy-Pen-Dance did an outstanding job on my Pelikan. Ive no hesitation recommending Indy-Pen-Dance.

 

Edited to say its no reflection on nibgrinder! Ive just never had the opportunity to use them!

Edited November 23, 2018 by GardenWeasel

[sidthecat]

Pentiques has a two-to-three week turnaround time. You might want to consult with them.

[Driften]

Indy-Pen-Dance was trained by Richard Binder and I would have no worries sending them one of my pens. That said I have only used nibsmith.com and his turnaround times can be a bit long and he does not communicate well when he is over the estimate.

[FarmBoy]

Seems like just about everyone is several months behind and not accepting new work. I've found a couple folks... nibgrinder.com and indy-pen-dance.com, that appear to still have reasonable turn-around time. I intent to get some work done on a couple M800's and a Sailor Pro Gear to get the tipping adjusted in size up or down, depending on the pen. Can anyone vouch for the work done?

 

How does one adjust up one size? (Assuming up means broader)

[BlueJ]

EDR:

I have had good experiences with Mark Bacas (nibgrinder.com). I have not used Indy-Pen-Dance yet.

 

FarmBoy:

I can't imagine any simple way of making a tip broader as opposed to narrower. Possibly a stub grind would offer wider vertical lines (and narrower horizontals) than the original round tip, but that probably isn't what EDR had in mind. The only alternative seems to be welding on a wider tip. I don't think Mark offers that service, not sure about Indy.

[Bo Bo Olson]

If one stubs or CI's a nib, it might appear wider if one is using harder, slicker paper....where the nib sits more on the paper instead o fin a softer paper...(At least there will be line variation.)

 

How ever when I had a OB nail (absolutely no line variation) made CI, I expected the nib to be a tad narrower, more a M-B...and more than likely got it.....

.....I wasn't going to split hairs, and worry about exact measurements. I did get line variation, something I was missing completely with the OB nail.

 

Anyone any good is going to have a backlog...........the trick is to have a few pens so one won't miss it too much while waiting.

 

What nibs to you have in what width and flex?

Any Stubs or CI?

In one chases the nib......what nibs are you missing, to hunt for, while you wait? There is some 35-45 different nibs to hunt for.

Like having a book in a line, hunting for another missing nib, makes line time disappear.

Edited November 24, 2018 by Bo Bo Olson

[DrDebG]

I have only used Mike Masuyama (Mikeitwork) who is an amazing nibmeister. IMO he is worth the wait.

[biancitwo]

Pendleton Brown has modified 5 to 8 nibs for me, all to cursive italic. They are wonderful. He has also realigned several vintage nibs. Again, utter satisfaction. His turn around has always been reasonable. He too was trained by Richard Binder.

[sidthecat]

Greg Minuskin has done some very good work for me - frequently abetting my absurd projects. He’s expensive, but he turns pens around very quickly.

[Barnowl251]

Greg Minuskin retipped a nib for me too - very good work. I don't remember it taking too long either, and he communicates well.

[PAKMAN]

My favorite way to get a pen ground is at a pen show, instant gratification! Love Mike-it-Work's results. Mike Masuyama.

[desidude02]

Have sent a montblanc fp to mark bacas. Will post back with the results when the pen arrives soon.

[Barry Gabay]

Indy-Pen-Dance does great work. I can enthusiastically recommend nib work done by Linda Kennedy of I-P-D. She has ground Montblanc and Sailor nibs for me, doing a great job on both. My grinds were done at pen shows while I waited.