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Mahutr · Seasoned

Nib retipping

DWL · ***

I have been regrinding broken nibs for years. many have geven me endles ammounts of hell for it, but in my experience and opinion. There is nothing at all wrong with using a 'tippingless' nib. I really enjoy stubs and italics so the regrind usually ends up in that family for me. I've got one regrind up in ebay right now that i used for 3 years before I decided to let it find a new home. It's as smooth if not smoother than some of my 'tipped' nibs. It hasn't worn or 'dulled' at all & is as awesome as the day i reground it.

here's a pic of the nib & a writing sample.

When it comes down to it i the end, don't let anyone tell you whats wrong or right for you and your pens. Kick back in your chair and enjoy the hobby as you wish.

Mahutr · Seasoned

Though it is currently understood that retipping is difficult, expensive, and carried out just by elite specialists with very expensive gear, I am almost certain that it is not such a thing. In the early days (at least until the 20s), there were lots of independent nib manufacturers making the brandless "Warranted 14 kt" nibs (also "1st quality Warranted" and other different imprints). These were tipped nibs, so there must be some way to use a jeweler's torch, or an electric welder, or something else, on some way that these tipping "pellets" can be welded to a nib. And slit cutting might also be as basic as that.

I am not saying it is simple and easy, but it is most probably possible with limited gear. Even if this means that on "F" nibs, the slit is not right in the middle but somewhere else.

Rgds.

Martin