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Wing Sung 698 Nib On A Pilot Custom Heritage 92?

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Can anyone please tell me whether the 14k gold nib I have on my Wing Sung 698 will fit properly on the Pilot Custom Heritage 92? The nibs look similar but there are differences and I don't want to damage the nib or the Pilot pen.. The 14k nib in question is the most wonderfully smooth nib I own, but I prefer the Pilot pen as it is higher quality and the cap posts. The Pilot nib is scratchy and I don't like it - so the ideal solution would be to put the Wing Sung nib on the Pilot, if this is indeed possible.

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Surely the better solution is to get the Pilot writing smoothly, then you'll have two good writing pens.

 

Most likely the tines of the nib are out of alignment. A quick search on this site or Google will point you in the right direction to adjusting the nib. It's not difficult, but you need a good magnifying glass or loupe.

 

You could start here or here.

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Sadly I have tried hard with micro mesh to make the Pilot nib smooth, but have failed. I think the tip isn't the correct shape - but I don't want to further alter it as I may grind it all away and totally destroy it! Certainly the tines are not misaligned.

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