Bock Nib On Faber Castell Loom?

[YonathanZ]

Hi,

 

I've had my medium nib Loom for more than a year and I haven't been using it at all because it's too thick and wet to my liking. I prefer my medium nib Metropolitan.

 

I was thinking of buying "Bock nib with assembly #5 polished steel - extra fine point". I want to keep the Loom because I love the design but hate the nib. Do you think this is a good idea or should I just sell the Loom and maybe get an EF one?

 

Thanks.

 

[pararis]

F-C has a nib replacement program. I sent them a broad nib loom and they put a fine on it. Couldn't be happier. They may charge $5 or so (or not, depending). All you can lose is a bit of postage.

[Bo Bo Olson]

medium nib Metropolitan"""" Is Japanese and @ 1 size smaller than Western....so your Metropolitan is really a F nib.

Faber Castel and GvFC do use Bock nibs...........I would think the one on the FC Loom pen is not quite as high quality as the GvFC's nibs.......in Bock has different qualities.

Do look at the info in my signature.

 

Take the advice and have the nib changed.

I have no idea how long you have had your Loom. Nor how long they do a free nib exchange.

If it was a Pelikan, you would have 5 weeks for a free nib exchange.

Edited June 11, 2019 by Bo Bo Olson

[YonathanZ]

Thanks, I’ve emailed them regarding cost of replacement plus return shipping to Israel. If it’s too expensive I’ll just get a fine Bock nib.

 

Thanks.

[YonathanZ]

I was quoted $30.5 for a nib replacement, guess Ill get rid of the pen since I cant be sure Ill be happy with a bock nib.

Edited June 16, 2019 by YonathanZ

[pararis]

I'm surprised, especially since you can get a new Loom for around that price.

[YonathanZ]

Thats the price I got from the only local (Israeli) store that sells the Loom. They actually charge $50 for this pen so, relatively speaking, the pricing makes sense, just not when you consider the option of buying the pen or a nib online.