Esterbrook Relief 2-L

[mcorso]

Does anyone know if on an Esterbrook Relief 2-L Made in England hard rubber pen the nib unscrews from the section? It looks like one piece, but maybe not?

[esterbex]

.Relief 2-L....

 

ETA: Brian is the expert.

Edited March 19, 2011 by esterbex

[Brian Anderson]

Absolutely do NOT unscrew. Relief pens made by Conway Stewart are friction fit nibs. You must knock them out with a knock out block.

 

Best-

Brian

[mcorso]

Thanks, Brian. Sounds a bit beyond my novice status. Other than getting section and nib squeaky clean is there a point to separating them?

[pal38]

If the nib is in good shape and if the ink (water/air) flows freely, you don't necessarily need to separate feed, nib and section.

 

To check whether the everything is free, a friend of mine uses a aerometric unit (from an A101 or a M2 e.g.), I personally take the section in my mouth and blow through (ink doesn't taste too bad :roflmho:...)

 

If the section is clogged with dried old ink soaking in a soapy solution and of course ultrasonic cleaning does help in the majority of cases.

[mcorso]

Thanks, Gents. Looks like it flows without taking it apart.