Drop-in #6 flex nib - gauging interest

[dneal]

The fact that they have some old nibs is what prompted the conversation. There’s no intent to do anything with them other than salvage the gold. I might look through them if I get a chance and see if any are serviceable.

The idea is to make a new nib that has flex and fits a 6mm feed assembly. It’s just for fun. Depending on how much trouble it is, and labor involved, there was discussion on whether or not she should make a couple for me or more to sell.

[manoeuver]

dneal, are you familiar with FPnibs?
have a look here for #6 14k offerings:
https://fpnibs.com/collections/jowo-size-6-14k

might be useful to ya.

[dneal]

dneal, are you familiar with FPnibs?
have a look here for #6 14k offerings:
https://fpnibs.com/collections/jowo-size-6-14k

might be useful to ya.

Very familiar, but thanks for the link. I’ve got a few spare Bock #5s and #6s, and one or two spare Jowo 6s. The Bock in particular would be the template.

[sgphoto]

manoeuver: read your blog about the Penlux ebonite pen and cross flex nib. Marvelous pair. If you ever need to part with it let me know...

Where is the blog? That sounds interesting. Thanks.

[manoeuver]

manoeuver: read your blog about the Penlux ebonite pen and cross flex nib. Marvelous pair. If you ever need to part with it let me know...

Where is the blog? That sounds interesting. Thanks.

https://timhofmann.org/penlux-crossflex/

enjoy, I've got a decent couple handfuls of reviews up.

[sgphoto]

manoeuver: read your blog about the Penlux ebonite pen and cross flex nib. Marvelous pair. If you ever need to part with it let me know...

Where is the blog? That sounds interesting. Thanks.

https://timhofmann.org/penlux-crossflex/

enjoy, I've got a decent couple handfuls of reviews up.

Thanks. Very nice pen and nib and you included great info in the review.

Cheers.
Sg

[SchaumburgSwan]

Fred,

Were all the vintage flex nibs I hear about Fine nibs? or were there Mediums as well? How about italics- would they also offer flex?

Thanks.

The whole range!
From xxf flex to oblique cursive italic broad flex... :-)

Best
Jens

[clareeshepherd]

I think, if you manage it, it would be great. Ignore the Eeyores. If you are just thinking about it and it's not a big investment , give it a go. You sound like you know what you're doing. I think it's a great creative idea. Good luck and thanks for letting us know.

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