Rusting Nibs

[JFB]

Has anyone else noticed their Jinhao nibs corroding? Under magnification I'm finding some pitting. I have bought some of those generic "iridium" nibs found on the 'Bay to use as replacements. Has anyone had any experience with them?

Pax,
John

[Ahriman4891]

It seems those nibs are made of low quality steel. I've seen only one documented case of iron gall inks damaging nibs beyond repair, and it involved Chinese steel nibs: http://kencrooker.com/igink/

Of course, IG ink magnifies and accelerates any corrosion issues.

[JFB]

It seems those nibs are made of low quality steel. I've seen only one documented case of iron gall inks damaging nibs beyond repair, and it involved Chinese steel nibs: http://kencrooker.com/igink/

Of course, IG ink magnifies and accelerates any corrosion issues.

I've got some nibs that look like those in the article and I haven't used iron gall ink. I'll see if I can get some usable photos.

Pax,
John

[Cyril]

I tried some dip nibs on Chinese pens and found out getting corroded in Chinese nibs are slower than the dip nibs.

[KrazyIvan]

I have some old Arnold pens that have corrosion on the nibs.

[Inky Poops]

I bought a cheap Chinese acrylic a year ago and noticed rusting and the nib actually being eaten away where the tines meet. I'd got through just one ink cartridge.

[JFB]

I bought a cheap Chinese acrylic a year ago and noticed rusting and the nib actually being eaten away where the tines meet. I'd got through just one ink cartridge.

That's what's happened to me with a few of these pens.

Pax,
J.

[KrazyIvan]

I examined a Jinhao X450 in my collection by pulling the nib and I do see discoloration of the steel plating but no pitting yet.