Parker Vector Gold Nib Very Rough And Scratchy

[ak2k5]

hi this is my first time posting here so kindly forgive if this is the wrong forum..

 

i regularly use fountain pens but i dont consider myself an expert in it..i usually dont tamper it and use it in the same condition as it is out of the box.

recently got myself and parker vector gold GT pen.i like the looks and ergonomics but the nib is very scratchy.it has improved after considerable writing but it does feel pretty bad time to time.the ink flow is ok and there is not any skipping of the ink..

can u guys suggest anyway to smoothen the nib a bit? coz i really like the pen otherwise ..

Edited April 10, 2016 by ak2k5

[Mike 59]

Hi, The Vector shares a nib design with several other Parker pens, it's a small, rigid nib that is usually smooth enough to use without any work. I have a few that were scratchy writing only to the left or the right, so that shows that one nib 'tine' was lower than the other, so catching in th paper.

If you have a magnifying loupe or lens to see what condition your nib tines are in, that would help.

But you can tell a great deal from how it writes, does it seem ok writing lines to one side or the other?

Any chance you can post a close up photo?