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I just found my second Estie in the wild, a green model j. The nib, a 9550, looked black and appeared broken. I soaked it and cleaned it, now I find that it isn't broken, but the tip of the nib is the same as that of the feed. I'm new to Esterbrook pens, but this doesn't seem right. So is the feed out too far, or the nib in too far. I've changed a lot of nibs before and not afraid of the job,however, is there something different about this one? Should I leave it screwed into the section? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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I gave the nib and feed another good soak, and they came apart with no problems! Now all I need is a new sac!!

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Well done! You'll need a size 16 sac, but you'd better order more than 1, I can almost guarantee this won't be your only Esterbrook!  

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If I’m reading your original post right, it sounds like the nib/feed were messed up. Ordering a replacement is probably your best bet. 9550s are great nibs, but not insanely expensive. With a new nib, a 16 sac, some shellac and some talc, you’ll be off to the races! 

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Got a photo?  I see nibs that have this issue occasionally.  And getting a replacement is the easiest remedy.

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I am a compulsive tinkerer. I'll get some photos of my meager collection😎

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Congratulations on getting your Esterbrook pen. If a feed is ever clogged, a mandolin E string will work in removing the offending member...LOL!!

"Respect science, respect nature, respect all people (s),"

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The low cost of the pens and of most nibs makes Esterbrook vintage pens a great learning tool.  A variety of nibs can be easily swapped in and most are quite reasonably priced.  You might want to try the rarer nibs eventually.  I learned a lot about nibs from trying many of the ones I could get.

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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23 minutes ago, Estycollector said:

I should get a Falcon nib, I really should !

 

I have the 2442 nibs in stock.  Just sayin'. 😎

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17 hours ago, gweimer1 said:

 

I have the 2442 nibs in stock.  Just sayin'. 😎

Remind me of your Etsy store. :)

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MidnightPens

Baptiste knew how to make a short job long

For love of it. And yet not waste time either.

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I realize that nibs for these can be had at a reasonable price, that's not a problem. For me, half of the fun of collecting fountain pens , regardless of make, is in being able to take them apart, fix what might need fixing, and reassembling them.

It's a very relaxing way to spend my spare time.

Photos at some point today 😎

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