Changing a Lamy Safari nib

[wvbeetlebug]

Even easier than that? I use a wide 1/4" rubber band. Use the rubber band to grip the nib on the flank. Pull it off the feed front-ways, towards the nib's tip. Reinsert the new nib in reverse.

 

I swap nibs in about 10-15 seconds on my Safaris.

 

SKip

I'm liking this idea. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Imzadi]

I used the tape method and changed my nib in 10 - 15 seconds. And it was my first time!

[luigiwu]

I used the tape method and changed my nib in 10 - 15 seconds. And it was my first time!

 

Someone needs to do a Youtube video of this! what am I not getting?

[inkypete]

I used the tape method and changed my nib in 10 - 15 seconds. And it was my first time!

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Same here - works perfectly. Less than 30 seconds to take one out and slide the new one in.

[luigiwu]

:embarrassed_smile: Alright, I was feeling quite stupid so I sat down and re-read instructions that twdpens provided and SUCCESS!!!

 

The key is this:

3. Holding the pen level in one hand with the nib uppermost, wrap the tape around the index finger of the other and apply a gentle downwards force.

 

THANK YOU!

Edited July 25, 2008 by luigiwu

[DrPJM1]

I thought I read in this forum where you can get an italic nib for the Al-Star or Safari.... you can't at that website! I must be dreaming, eh?

 

Gawain

 

But where do you buy the nib without buying a whole new pen? I'm looking for fine nibs for my Lamy Al-Star and Sensa Meridian, with no success.

 

You can purchase them from the Lamy website. http://www.lamyusa.com/alstar3.html for the Al-Star; not sure about the Sensa Meridian.

 

Look for replacement nibs for the Lamy Joy, they fit perfectly.

[m6ttl]

But where do you buy the nib without buying a whole new pen? I'm looking for fine nibs for my Lamy Al-Star and Sensa Meridian, with no success.

 

Karynv: Jetpens.com sells nibs for the Safari series.

[Opel]

 

[EMM]

Its very easy, just use a finger nail.