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I have a spare feed assembly with a damaged nib (can't even grind it into a stub at this point).

Is it possible to pick up a replacement nib, possibly even from another manufacturer and stick it in as long as it's the right size?

I see a lot of nibs on *bay, seemingly for dip pens and the like.. Is there a common sizing system? like #4, #5, etc. ?

And if so, which one would most likely fit?

 

I know i'm asking a lot of questions at once. I've tried the search, i've googled (and found a site that was helpful) but just want to make sure before I start compulsively buying boxes of old nibs blindly.

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I have a spare feed assembly with a damaged nib (can't even grind it into a stub at this point).

Is it possible to pick up a replacement nib, possibly even from another manufacturer and stick it in as long as it's the right size?

I see a lot of nibs on *bay, seemingly for dip pens and the like.. Is there a common sizing system? like #4, #5, etc. ?

And if so, which one would most likely fit?

 

I know i'm asking a lot of questions at once. I've tried the search, i've googled (and found a site that was helpful) but just want to make sure before I start compulsively buying boxes of old nibs blindly.

Phil,

 

It is possible to repair Renew Points and possible to fit them with non-Esterbrook nibs. BUT.

 

Unless the Renew Point you are fixing is an unusual one it is not worth the time and effort. I would for example revive an 8xxx or 3xxx but not a 2xxx or a 1xxx, I might revive a 9xxx. I do keep all sorts of dead examples sitting in the parts bin.

 

Non-Estie nibs can and have been stuck into the collar and made to work. I've done it a few times for other people. I don't remember the details on which nibs I used. There are lots of nibs that should work, just make sure your cap clearance is correct before screwing on the cap.

 

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I agree with the 1000 and 2000 series, it probably isn't. At this point, i'm having fun playing around with pens (basically) but would love a nice nib for my pen. Considering that these are 'cheaper' pens (they seem nice to me but i'm thrifty) I should probably hold out for a nicer pen w/ a nicer nib. Guess i'll wait for a lot of cheap assorted nibs to come up and just try stuffing some in there.

 

I'm not even looking for anything exotic, just a smooth medium normal nib. Thanks for the reassurance that this is indeed possible!

-phil

 

I have a spare feed assembly with a damaged nib (can't even grind it into a stub at this point).

Is it possible to pick up a replacement nib, possibly even from another manufacturer and stick it in as long as it's the right size?

I see a lot of nibs on *bay, seemingly for dip pens and the like.. Is there a common sizing system? like #4, #5, etc. ?

And if so, which one would most likely fit?

 

I know i'm asking a lot of questions at once. I've tried the search, i've googled (and found a site that was helpful) but just want to make sure before I start compulsively buying boxes of old nibs blindly.

Phil,

 

It is possible to repair Renew Points and possible to fit them with non-Esterbrook nibs. BUT.

 

Unless the Renew Point you are fixing is an unusual one it is not worth the time and effort. I would for example revive an 8xxx or 3xxx but not a 2xxx or a 1xxx, I might revive a 9xxx. I do keep all sorts of dead examples sitting in the parts bin.

 

Non-Estie nibs can and have been stuck into the collar and made to work. I've done it a few times for other people. I don't remember the details on which nibs I used. There are lots of nibs that should work, just make sure your cap clearance is correct before screwing on the cap.

 

Todd

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