Originally Posted by
Jeph
I have never needed a brass shim larger than .002" and definitely not a razor blade.
Pelikan inks are somewhat dry by nature. Have you used the same ink in another pen for comparison?
Also, if you have a ear cleaning bulb you can force water through the feed from the cartridge side. Simply holding it under the tap with a steady stream (does not need to be gushing) water can also help.
I can't imagine (but have no proof other than appearance) that the P30 nib and feeds are any different from the M20 and M30 nib and feeds which are friction fit and can be pulled out the front of the pen. This is not easy to do due to the slant of the feed and semi-hooded nib but it is not impossible.
Edit: But that is an excellent way to get the cracks at the corners as previously described. The attempt is not without risk.
Here is a picture of an M20 (the piston version of the silver trim model) innards where you can see the nib and feed removed.
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