Where To Send Pen For Tune-Up?

[SarahBethHunt]

I just recently purchased a used Sailor Pro-Gear with a fine point nib. I usually prefer medium nibs, but I think I would enjoy this one if I could get it tuned up and maybe made a little wetter (if possible). Who does good nib work for a reasonable price?

 

Thanks!
Sarah

[SarahBethHunt]

Actually, if they could grind it so that it works better at a slightly higher angle, that would be awesome. But not a requirement.

[stevesurf]

Hi and welcome

 

For Sailor, I would recommend Mike:

 

Mike-It-Work
Michael Masuyama
12012 Rose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90066
mikeitwork@gmail.com

http://www.mikeitwork.com/index.html

[PaperQueen]

Welcome to FPN---where there's no such thing as "too much fountain pen adoration."

 

Just ran across a forum thread listing lots of options:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/295489-best-nibmeister-in-usa/

 

Having not used anyone (yet), I'd follow stevesurf's suggestion for your Sailor. Mike's well known throughout the pen community for doing really nice work.

[OCArt]

Sarah,

I don't know you but I see that you are new to FPN and maybe? newish to fountain pens. If the latter is correct I would hold off on doing anything with this relatively expensive pen until you get a little experience under your belt. Try some other pens, they don't have to be expensive, there's a thread on best Chinese pens that's very informative. My tastes have certainly changes as i tried other pens and inks.

 

Good luck on your writing journey. It's a lot of fun!