remove nib Parker17

**MiroG** · September 21st, 2021, 12:04 AM

Is it possible to remove the nib from the main body of Parker 17?
Is it fixed in the factory in the plastic connector, without option to be removed?
MG

**Fermata** · September 21st, 2021, 01:12 AM

It is possible to remove the nib and feed from the 17.

The hood should unscrew, if it is stuck try some gentle heat, I use a hair dryer to soften the shellac.

The nib and feed are best removed as one, take care there is a long tube attached.

The number 4 nib is unique to the 17. The broad #4 nib is exceptionally good as a rule.

What is the issue with your nib may I ask?

**MiroG** · September 21st, 2021, 12:36 PM

I want to keep the nib as spare part for my other P17s. I'll try with hair dryer as usual. P17 are relatively cheap in eBay, but excellent design for me!

**Fermata** · September 21st, 2021, 02:00 PM

Sounds good, i would keep the feed and nib together and use them as a set.

Good luck.

**MiroG** · September 23rd, 2021, 03:25 AM

I done the job with hot water - appr. 5 minutes and the nib was removed.
What is unique with the nib #4 ?
I have one item #4 and RU7, and one only #4, written on the nib?

**Fermata** · September 23rd, 2021, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by MiroG

I done the job with hot water - appr. 5 minutes and the nib was removed.
What is unique with the nib #4 ?
I have one item #4 and RU7, and one only #4, written on the nib?

The #4 nib was unique to the Parker 17 although other models of the Parker 17 used other Parker nibs.

RU on a Parker nib stands for Ruthenium, a tipping material.