Pilot Elite 95S Nib Just Slid Off - Now What?

[FrozenPen]

The nib just slid off my Elite 95s (the modern re-issue of the pocket pen). Ink was beginning to leak out around the nib so I turned it over to wipe it off - as I wiped across the page the nib slid off.

 

At first I thought the side tangs that fit in the grooves of the feed held it in place but now I'm thinking it's glued in place - there's a black coating on the back side of the nib.

 

Any suggestions on how to repair?

 

Thanks - Jim.

 

[etaylor33]

I've had my Elite 95S for almost 4 months now. I had to get it shipped from Japan and had a bit of a hassle getting it. I hope I don't have this to look forward to. Up to now it has performed flawlessly. If you get a resolution to your problem or more info as to whether this pen is glued together please post. I hope you find a solution to your problem. This is currently the most expensive pen I have.

[Glenn Atkins]

Interesting, and just as a data point, the nib on mine (also) from Japan, creeps on mine so much that I don't even carry it in my backpack in my pen case or the cap is full of ink.

 

Hope your find a solution.

 

Glenn

[hari317]

Any suggestions on how to repair?

Hope this helps, pls read the entire thread and the blog post in the second link, there are some updates:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/210524-inset-nib-on-the-namiki-silvern-removing-and-re-sealing/

 

https://peaceablewriter.wordpress.com/2015/11/01/tale-35/

[FrozenPen]

Excellent Hari! Exactly what I was looking for. I'll report back on my progress.

BTW - I think I may have purchased a pen from you in the past...I'll have to look through my records.

[hari317]

Excellent Hari! Exactly what I was looking for. I'll report back on my progress.

BTW - I think I may have purchased a pen from you in the past...I'll have to look through my records.

yes, an 849 in 2009. Glad you remember. Best, Hari

[Flounder]

Hari's excellent threads were exactly the reason I went for a semi-hooded style 70's Elite. Glad they steered me clear of these hassles, had enough of faffing about resealing nibs with the Targas.

[hari317]

With the Namiki inset nibs which are removable, a 100% successful repair can be carried out.

[FrozenPen]

Made the repair with Homax Welder adhesive. Used a toothpick to spread adhesive on nib and feed. Let it dry for 3 minutes then affixed the nib. Process was uneventful. Working well so far.