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Jul 25, 2016
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It would be great if Massdrop came out with a good article on adjusting/tuning nibs (or if someone could provide one). I have found some good information in various places on the internet, but a single strong introductory article would be nice.
Jul 25, 2016
Liz
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Jul 25, 2016
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fisher-priceGreat idea! I've been wanting to provide a guide for a while, as this is something I've only recently started to feel comfortable with trying out on my own. Hopefully we can get more experienced members to provide some insight. :)
Jul 25, 2016
RFeiertag
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Jul 26, 2016
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fisher-priceIf one adjusts the nib, doesn't that invalidate the warranty that comes with some of the pricier pens?
Ruth
Jul 26, 2016
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Jul 26, 2016
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RFeiertagIt's almost invariably true that adjusting a nib invalidates warranty. Especially when it comes to things like smoothing scratchy nibs (I imagine you might be able to get away with minor things like realigning tines if you're careful, but I not really sure so don't take my word on that). I've only ever adjusted cheap nibs that are easy to replace. But I think its really satisfying to be able to control the writing properties of a pen. Obviously, it depends on how/why one uses a fountain pen.
Jul 26, 2016
RFeiertag
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Jul 26, 2016
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fisher-priceAdjusting nibs is the next thing I want to learn to do. But especially with an expensive pen, it's good to know what might make a warranty worthless.
To me, a fountain pen is a writing tool first, though I also see a beautiful pen as a piece of art or one handed down from my mother or her parents as a treasured family artefact. I tell people a fountain pen is like jewelry for the intellect.
Ruth
Jul 26, 2016
Liz
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Jul 26, 2016
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RFeiertag"...a fountain pen is like jewelry for the intellect."
LOVE THIS.
Jul 26, 2016
RFeiertag
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Jul 27, 2016
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LizThanks : ).
Jul 27, 2016
Jacobus57
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Dec 9, 2018
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fisher-priceIt would actually be horrible if Massdrop did this, because it would be a shite article. There is a wealth of information available on nib running, and if you can't find it through searches and aren't willing to take the time to do research, you shouldn't be tuning nibs.
Dec 9, 2018
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