Nib Replacement Help

[LittleMissHijaabHead]

I was given this Danitrio cum laude as a gift ages ago from a lovely fountain pen network person. However, a while ago, I was filling in and I bent the nib. I've done all I can to straighten it, but it's just not the same. I'm looking to replace the nib, but don't know where to look for it to buy it. Any ideas?

[Orpilorp]

If it was my pen I'd give it to a nibmeister to staighten. It will not cost much.

 

I always use Danny Fudge. He lives in a suburb of Omaha, NE.

 

(edited to add Danny's info)

Edited September 16, 2016 by Orpilorp

[jar]

IIRC at that time Danitrio was using nibs and feeds from JoWo. They may be able to get you a replacement nib and feed. Also contact Nibs.com and ask if they remember what nibs were needed or have a replacement. But your nib certainly does not seem beyond repair. Remember that the Cum Laude Dani's are often seen selling for under $50.00 new.

[LittleMissHijaabHead]

I'm in the UK, so we have very few (if any) specialist pen shops...

[grainweevil]

If an off-the-shelf JoWo would do the job, try fpnibs.

[LittleMissHijaabHead]

If an off-the-shelf JoWo would do the job, try fpnibs.

Thanks, do you think if I contacted them they'd know what size I need?

[ac12]

I think there are a few nib meisters / pen techs in the UK.

Hold out to find them.

[Jamerelbe]

Thanks, do you think if I contacted them they'd know what size I need?

 

The people at fpnibs.com are very helpful, and would do their best to help you. You'll probably need to pull out the nib, do some basic measurements, and send them a picture - but if this *is* a standard #5 or #6 nib, especially if it's manufactured by (or to match the specs for) JoWo, then yes, I'm pretty sure they'd be able to help. Given their proximity to you (Spain), their reasonable prices and their exceptional customer service, I'd say it's worth a try.

 

(Beaufort Inks, www.beaufortink.co.uk, would be even closer to home, and are the English supplier for Bock nibs. In my experience, the larger #6 nibs are fairly close in size and curvature, but the smaller #5s are less likely to be interchangeable.)

[Mike 59]

Hi, I've used Beaufortink for Bock nib replacement, with a very fast service, but your nib might be a JoWo so that might not be the answer in this case.

As a previous person has written, if you can measure your nib accurately, (in mm's would be fine) then it would be fairly easy to identify what size it is.

[grainweevil]

Had a bit of a Google, and it would appear the likelihood is it's a JoWo #6. But measurement would be wise, just to be sure.

[LittleMissHijaabHead]

Thank you!

 

All it says on it is Germany Iridium point.

 

I'll get onto it!