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Howdy all!

 

Okay, here are some really cool retips I did for inventory. Now, if we can just get the ink flow for those Sheaffer's! One is a double broad super ball, the other a double broad stub.

 

Also, two other nibs with double broad stubs.

 

Enjoy! Oh, I will be at the Chicago Pen Show coming up. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

 

Greg :bunny01: :thumbup:

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Nice!

 

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Okay, here are some really cool retips I did for inventory. Now, if we can just get the ink flow for those Sheaffer's! One is a double broad super ball, the other a double broad stub.

 

Greg,

 

I think we can get the flow . . .

 

I need to get some Vacs cleaned up, I need that BB-stub.

 

The 51 stubs are going strong.

 

Thanks

 

Todd

 

 

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Honestly, this is a craftmans job. Just wait a little longer i will be the next in the Q to get him to help me. BTw Greg, Can give us a hint on the waiting time for a re- tip? i will be happy. tks

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Dear TKS,

 

Thank you for your comments! I appreciate it very much. I truly try to be a "craftsman" with these nibs.

 

Wait time is just 2 weeks! How about that?

 

Sincerely,

 

Greg

 

 

Honestly, this is a craftmans job. Just wait a little longer i will be the next in the Q to get him to help me. BTw Greg, Can give us a hint on the waiting time for a re- tip? i will be happy. tks

 

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Dear Todd,

 

Great! Well, the nibs are for sale. $75.00 for the Vac nib, $50.00 for the Sheaffer nibs. Interested?

 

Greg

 

 

 

Okay, here are some really cool retips I did for inventory. Now, if we can just get the ink flow for those Sheaffer's! One is a double broad super ball, the other a double broad stub.

 

Greg,

 

I think we can get the flow . . .

 

I need to get some Vacs cleaned up, I need that BB-stub.

 

The 51 stubs are going strong.

 

Thanks

 

Todd

 

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I don't want to cut the sale from Todd if he does not want the vac I would love it if is is 27mm long or more in size. Please Put me in the waiting list Then I don't have to wait two week.

 

Would be happy if you confirm with Pm.

 

Honestly a craftmans job.........

 

 

Dear Todd,

 

Great! Well, the nibs are for sale. $75.00 for the Vac nib, $50.00 for the Sheaffer nibs. Interested?

 

Greg

 

 

 

Okay, here are some really cool retips I did for inventory. Now, if we can just get the ink flow for those Sheaffer's! One is a double broad super ball, the other a double broad stub.

 

Greg,

 

I think we can get the flow . . .

 

I need to get some Vacs cleaned up, I need that BB-stub.

 

The 51 stubs are going strong.

 

Thanks

 

Todd

 

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It's like a centerfold for pen lovers! :wub:

 

Nice analogy. A nib spread as it were...

 

Feel free to go for the nibs everyone. I have several of Greg's 51 nibs and they certainly draw attention and write very well. As for my projects, I'm mostly caught up and have taken on a few project pens for others and I need to get back into the shop and make a few parts I've promised.

 

As for getting enough flow on a big nib, it can be challenging. So can getting a big fat nib in a hooded pen. It is definitely worth the effort. When going for flow and big nibs, don't forget to try different inks as well and adjusting the feed/hood/breather tube/etc. Some inks just don't flow well in some pens.

 

I'd say my goto pen right now is one I posted a while back with a BB Stub nib from Greg and next up IS an Azure Vac OR a Parker Toothbrush in green. Haven't decided yet.

 

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Just curious, if one was to send you a nib for tipping, what would a rough price range be? I am not sure if the prices you mentioned were based on buying the nib and the retipping, or just the service itself. I have a 47' Vacumatic that I would not mind to have re-tipped at some time.

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Howdy,

 

All retips for standard nibs, any retip size, is just $60.00; a 51 nib is $70.00. Postage in the U.S. is 6-9 dollars depending insurance needed. Turn around time is just 2-3 weeks, sometimes sooner. The retipping charge is the labor to do the retip, not purchasing the nib.

 

Let me know if I can assist you. My website is:

 

www.gregminuskin.com

 

Thanks. I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Sincerely,

 

Greg

 

 

 

Just curious, if one was to send you a nib for tipping, what would a rough price range be? I am not sure if the prices you mentioned were based on buying the nib and the retipping, or just the service itself. I have a 47' Vacumatic that I would not mind to have re-tipped at some time.

 

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Hey Greg,

 

I think it's time for me to send you my Sheaffer Snorkel Signature to get it customized. I'll give you a call. I'll follow that up with my Urushi Densho when I'm ready to part with it. The Densho is so new and I'm having too much fun with it right now. :)

 

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Howdy,

 

All retips for standard nibs, any retip size, is just $60.00; a 51 nib is $70.00. Postage in the U.S. is 6-9 dollars depending insurance needed. Turn around time is just 2-3 weeks, sometimes sooner. The retipping charge is the labor to do the retip, not purchasing the nib.

 

Let me know if I can assist you. My website is:

 

www.gregminuskin.com

 

Thanks. I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Sincerely,

 

Greg

 

Tell the truth Greg, it really costs a lot more than that doesn't it? I mean you retip a nib for him, then he realizes that all his other pens write like garbage compared to your retip, then he has to send them all to you one at a time. You going to retip all 100 pens for $60 total? I thought not! Many of my pens have banded together and made a voodoo doll of Greg, they spend all day stabbing it hoping he will suffer terribly because it seems my retips get the most writing time :-)

 

Truthfully though, Greg has come the closest to my ultimate nib, a factory 146 that writes perfectly, the one I compare every other pen to. Thanks Greg!

 

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Tell the truth Greg, it really costs a lot more than that doesn't it? I mean you retip a nib for him, then he realizes that all his other pens write like garbage compared to your retip, then he has to send them all to you one at a time. You going to retip all 100 pens for $60 total? I thought not! Many of my pens have banded together and made a voodoo doll of Greg, they spend all day stabbing it hoping he will suffer terribly because it seems my retips get the most writing time :-)

 

:roflmho: :thumbup:

 

That was exactly my first thought :) Pens in my humble collection are still under $60 each, but once I buy something "ultimate" for hundreds of $$$ I'll surely give such nice retip a thought.

Greg, it's a real pleasure to watch these photos.

 

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