ADEMiller Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hey guys! I picked up this nib in a Waterman 12 eyedropper for $1.50 (missing the cap) I have it fit in a Noodler's nib creaper for the time being. I would like to know exactly what this nib is... It at least resembles the artist nibs that I have seen (that also tend to be in the 12s) does anyone have an exact ID? The curvature seems to be a bit different that the other artist nibs I've seen... It's a wet noodle for sure. Please pardon my crappy flex writing. Photos shortly Link to post Share on other sites
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ADEMiller Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 That's all my pics for now, lit me know if any others are needed. Link to post Share on other sites
Xof72000 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Nice one !I guess it's "just" a Waterman #2 nib, with a very flexy shape : http://www.parkvillepen.com/watermancollection7.html Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Red Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Waterman made their standard nibs with 3 different tine lengths and 5 different degrees of softness (or hardness) so this is probably one of the softest long tines they made. Artist nibs had yet longer and softer tines. Link to post Share on other sites
pcruise Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 What are the measurements from breather hole to tip and from shoulder to shoulder. Link to post Share on other sites
FarmBoy Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Nib looks bent/sprung. San Francisco International Pen Show - They have dates! August 23-24-25, 2019 AND August 28-29-30, 2020. Book your travel and tables now! My PM box is usually full. Just email me: my last name at the google mail address. Link to post Share on other sites
FarmBoy Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Waterman made their standard nibs with 3 different tine lengths and 5 different degrees of softness (or hardness) so this is probably one of the softest long tines they made. Artist nibs had yet longer and softer tines.David N will comment if we are lucky and he isn't still swamped. San Francisco International Pen Show - They have dates! August 23-24-25, 2019 AND August 28-29-30, 2020. Book your travel and tables now! My PM box is usually full. Just email me: my last name at the google mail address. Link to post Share on other sites
Jerome Tarshis Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Well, there's necro-posting and now we are waiting for necro-commenting. Would of course be happy to hear from David N however long it takes. Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) The following article might shed some light to your question ... http://www.vintagepen.net/grading-flex-nibs.html Edited March 7, 2017 by Mauricio Tu Amigo!Mauricio Aguilar www.VintagePen.net http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/4051556482_36f28f0902_m.jpgE-Mail: VintagePen@att.net Link to post Share on other sites
siamackz Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Nib looks bent/sprung.It just looks slightly misaligned, maybe from trying to flex too hard. Should not be an issue to readjust My Vintage Montblanc Website--> linkMy Instagram account --> link Link to post Share on other sites
FarmBoy Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 It just looks slightly misaligned, maybe from trying to flex too hard. Should not be an issue to readjustStill looks bent and sprung. Agreed someone tried to hard. May not be as simple as it looks. San Francisco International Pen Show - They have dates! August 23-24-25, 2019 AND August 28-29-30, 2020. Book your travel and tables now! My PM box is usually full. Just email me: my last name at the google mail address. Link to post Share on other sites
ADEMiller Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Appreciate the comments! I can happily inform everyone that the nib is not in fact bent, sprung, ect. I had it fit into an nib creaper and the ebonite feed had not been adjusted so it was pressing on the nib unevenly, pushing one tine slightly above the other. Problem has long since been fixed via heat setting. However, due to the curiosity and interest it has been drawing, I have moved it to a more safe place. It's a miracle in itself that it managed to not get damaged kicking around without a cap for so long... No reason to put this gem in danger now. I've taken more pictures of it: Link to post Share on other sites
ADEMiller Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Can anyone tell me about the Xs marked on the second picture? Is it something done by the original artisan or maybe just someone randomly decided to mark it up??? Link to post Share on other sites
ADEMiller Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Another pic Link to post Share on other sites
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