Parker Duofold nib

[danielfalgerho]

I have a late Duofold with a cracked nib. I believe this is called a Geometric, it's 5" long. The nib is 1" total length, about 1/4" at th widest point (25.4mmx6.35mm).

Two questions:

(1)Is there a chance anyone out ther has a replacement nib? (medium preferred but I'm not picky)

(2) Does anyone have an opinion on the idea of grinding down a larger Parker nib and using it as a replacement?

I don't have a big budget for this pen as I understand it was a cheaper model.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance and Happy New Year.

:bonk:

[tryphon]

I have a late Duofold with a cracked nib. I believe this is called a Geometric, it's 5" long. The nib is 1" total length, about 1/4" at th widest point (25.4mmx6.35mm).

Two questions:

(1)Is there a chance anyone out ther has a replacement nib? (medium preferred but I'm not picky)

(2) Does anyone have an opinion on the idea of grinding down a larger Parker nib and using it as a replacement?

I don't have a big budget for this pen as I understand it was a cheaper model.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance and Happy New Year.

:bonk:

If the pen is a user, have you considered using a modern nib?

I fitted Schmidt nibs to a couple of vintage pens that I wanted to use and they are wonderful.

[danielfalgerho]

Hello Tryphon,

Thanks for your reply, I'd like to stay with a Parker nib but if that's not practical, I'll use anything.

Do you access to Scmidt nibs? $$?

Your site is gold mine (I hope it's as lucrative), congratulations.

Happy New Year,

<_<

[tryphon]

Hello Tryphon,

Thanks for your reply, I'd like to stay with a Parker nib but if that's not practical, I'll use anything.

Do you access to Scmidt nibs? $$?

Your site is gold mine (I hope it's as lucrative), congratulations.

Happy New Year,

<_<

I have a few nibs. If you like I can put a good one in your pen for my cost plus postage. Even better, send the pen and a SASE and five bucks and I will make sure you have a good writer.

My site is a lot of fun, but not much of a source of income.... still, I enjoy having it and I try to add good stuff all the time. You should see the state of my kitchen when I prepare the section sealant!!!!!

[danielfalgerho]

Thank you for your kind offer. I located a 14K Welty nib, same dimensions. I'll see I can make it work but I hear the Schmidt nib are really superb writers and probably the best solution. Meanwhile I make up in enthusiasm what I lack in wisdom. Do you happen to have any Parker 51 nibs?

All the best,

d