Omas 360 Nib Replacement

[F308gt4]

Anyone ever try to replace a nib on a 360?

 

Is it a friction fit? Many years ago, I had an Omas Extra demonstrator pen, and I was able to remove and replace the nib and feed pretty easily. Just pull it out, and then fit it back in.

 

Is it the same procedure for the 360? Or is it more complicated and better left to an expert?

 

If possible, I would like to just order a new nib and do it myself, as it appears that the wait times at Nibs.com are pretty long. I use the pen daily at work, and would really miss it.

 

Thanks!

 

 

[I am not a number]

I've taken one out, reseated it (to suit my slightly non-standard hand) and it still writes. As far as I'm concerned it's not a major job. Girlieg33k gave me some advice on the job a while ago and when I followed it nothing exploded (which for me is a measure of great success).

[CharlieB]

I've used the pro (John Mottishaw) and had a wonderful experience.

[F308gt4]

Thanks for the info.

 

I am not a number: Any tips you can offer?

 

I'd like to do it myself if I can. As I stated earlier, the waiting list for repairs is just too long for my taste.

 

[F308gt4]

OK, so I tried to play with the pen a little this weekend...

 

Upon closer examination, it looks as though the nib/feed screws out. So, I grabbed the nib/feed with a towel and twisted. It started to turn (maybe 1/4 turn), but then I felt some resistance. I was afraid I might break something, so I stopped, and rotated the nib the other way, back to normal.

 

So, the question is, should I just rotate harder to overcome the resistance? Or is there some other way to get the nib out?

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

[I am not a number]

Sorry, wasn't following thread.

 

PM sent.

 

(Clue - the combination of Brute Force plus Ignorance is greatly under-rated...)

[girlieg33k]

I shall wait patiently, but with a grin, to hear whether IANAN guided the landing safely...

Edited February 4, 2008 by girlieg33k

[F308gt4]

Well, I tried, but no luck. The nib/feed turns about 1/4 of a turn, then stops. I feel a lot of resistance, and tried to twist harder, but fear that I may actually break or bend something.

 

Would it be worthwhile to try to heat the pen with a hairdrier or heat gun to help it along?

 

If not, I am hoping to attend the LA pen show in a couple of weeks, and if I do, I will try to have Mr. Mottishaw look at the pen (I bought the pen from nibs.com in 2006). It's a great writer, with a medium nib. I would like to try a fine nib, and was hoping to be able to do the replacement myself.

 

Thanks for the advice.

[F308gt4]

Success!!

 

I reread IANAN's Clue (the combination of Brute Force plus Ignorance is greatly under-rated...) and decided to try again. I decided I needed a little leverage so...

 

I wrapped the nib with a thick rag, and used a plier to twist the nib, and bingo, the nib/feed unit came right off. It is a really tight fit. No scratching/deformation of the nib, and it still looks like its in good condition.

 

I cleaned out the pen and nib, and reinserted. Again, a really tight fit, and I used the pliers/rag combo again to twist it in. Very unlike my Pelikan M800, which just unscrews easily by hand.

 

I inked the pen with some Cross Blue ink (=Pelikan Blue according to the pendemonium site), and everything appears OK. I am seeing some nib creep, but I can't recall if this particular ink did this before. Normally, I use a montblanc black ink, which does not give me any nib creep. I will have to try out some different inks to be sure, but my guess is that everything is OK.

 

Next step will be to purchase a fine nib/feeder unit.

 

Thanks!