Changing nibs

[Dalboy]

Seeing phil's post asking about stocking nibs prompted the question. Not having ever thought about changing nibs before is it just a case of pulling the old one out and refitting a new one with the correct size. In other words are they just a push fit.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Walter put up some interesting links and a video in his "Nib advice required" post last November.
I've taken the liberty of copying the links here:

Fountain Pens, Fountain Pen Ink, Fountain Pen Paper | GouletPens.com

RichardsPens.com • Pens That Write Right!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HF5u6xkL8

 

[Dalboy]

Thanks for that Chas

 

[wm460]

Not hard , just a bit fiddly on some types.

 

[Grump]

You need a large hammer which he doesn't show in the flick.
4 almighty blows eases the nib for making your film init?
Or maybe run it under some hottish water first

 

[Dalboy]

You need a large hammer which he doesn't show in the flick.
4 almighty blows eases the nib for making your film init?
Or maybe run it under some hottish water first

Will a carving mallet do Brian

 

[Grump]

Will a carving mallet do Brian

Dunno don't got one yet init?
Must get round to making a Glasgow screwdriver for meself