Replacement Nibs For Airmail 69A

[gillum51]

I own several Model 69s from Airmail/Wality, both in acrylic and ebonite. I really enjoy all the different colors that have been made over the years and the size fits my hand nicely. the problem is the nib. Airmail nibs are often not good, and I would like to replace some of them. Does anyone have any suggestions about potential replacement nibs that would fit this pen?

[Dip n Scratch]

You can improve the Wality standard nibs with 12000 grit micromesh.

If that does not appeal to you then you need India size #8 nibs. These are a short #6 (28x6mm) rather than 35mmx6mm. I think the only sources there are Kanwrite and Ambitious. Kanwrite will do small quantities.

I cannot say whether you can fit a German Bock or JoWo #6 nib due to the extra length and because they seem to be stamped of thinner steel.

I have fitted a Shaeffer School Pen feed to one of my Wality pens. I hope that deals with the burping issue in warmer weather.

If you do change the nib you need to 'heat-set' the new nib to the ebonite feed.

What this means is that you dip the nib & feed into just-boiled water for a minute or so. You lift the pen out and pinch the nib & feed together with your fingers very hard. Yes.. I know it's hot! But it is what your pen needs to be done.

This makes the nib adhere to the feed, air can't get in and so ink flow is better regulated.

[Honeybadgers]

I -think- a #6 nib from fountainpenrevolution might fit.