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I know this is an older thread, but here goes...

 

I just purchased a Ratnam 302 from a fellow FPN member. it arrived in the mail today and I was looking at the box. It states "Do not separate the Nib from the pen". Can you swap nibs on a Ratnam or are they fixed? Afraid to try and pull out the nib now.

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I know this is an older thread, but here goes...

 

I just purchased a Ratnam 302 from a fellow FPN member. it arrived in the mail today and I was looking at the box. It states "Do not separate the Nib from the pen". Can you swap nibs on a Ratnam or are they fixed? Afraid to try and pull out the nib now.

 

I swapped the nibs on mine. I don't think they're glued, it's just a warning to deter a layperson from removing the nib and ruining the alignment etc.

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I know this is an older thread, but here goes...

 

I just purchased a Ratnam 302 from a fellow FPN member. it arrived in the mail today and I was looking at the box. It states "Do not separate the Nib from the pen". Can you swap nibs on a Ratnam or are they fixed? Afraid to try and pull out the nib now.

 

It is basically a kind of warranty from seller... which is applicable in India only...

go ahead swap the nibs... we all do

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Thank you for the kind mention Vaibhav, i am just a humble enabler, if there can be such a thing!

When I grow up, I want to be a great lawyer. Until then, I practice. - A.Davis

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Thank you for the kind mention Vaibhav, i am just a humble enabler, if there can be such a thing!

You are more than that brother..

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Great review. Just added one to my collection.

 

Thank you ....

U will enjoy the pen... ask for nib choices...

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