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Is This Parker 51's Nib Wrongly Aligned?

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Hello... I recently acquired a Parker 51 and while examining it I felt like the nib is not correctly aligned. I'm new to FPs so I could be wrong, and it'll be super to get your opinion on this. Also, if it is misaligned, is it possible to fix it, and where in Mumbai / Delhi can it be done?

 

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Hello,

 

The nib misalignment might be an issue (really hard to tell from the photos) but 51s are pretty bulletproof. Did you give it a good 24-48 hour soak (the nib and section, that is)? It looks like there is maybe old ink clogging the collector. 51s generally give a really solid consistent line.

 

If soaking does not help, then we move to plan B!

 

Good luck,

 

Ralf

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Alignment seems to be ok. Give it a good flush and of you can get the section open, clean the feed. Finally change the ink.

A lifelong FP user...

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Thank you all. I gave it a soak and a wash and then the friendly folks at Apsara Pens and Mitha Pen Mart in Fountain, Mumbai, cleaned the feed and aligned the nib. It's working well now.

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