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    Default Namiki Falcon tweak?

    It doesn't really need a repair, as it's almost new, but I've always planned to have the nib customized. I used to have contact info for a man that was highly recommended and of course I've lost it. I need to nib a bit finer and a bit more flexible...suggestions please?
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    Default Re: Namiki Falcon tweak?

    john mottishaw does that kind of work.

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    Default Re: Namiki Falcon tweak?

    Richard Binder should be able to help.

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    Default Re: Namiki Falcon tweak?

    Do you happen to know Jane Farr? (Her calligraphy site is 'A Place to Flourish." )

    She posted before and after samples when she had her Falcon modified and she was very happy with it. Greg Minuskin did the work.

    Here's the post if you want to ask her about it: http://janefarr.blogspot.com/2012/10...follow-up.html

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    Default Re: Namiki Falcon tweak?

    In a similar vein to Carole's link, here's a comparison between a stock Falcon and one modified by John Mottishaw:

    Comparison between Namiki Falcon and Mottishaw’s Spencerian Falcon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carole View Post
    Do you happen to know Jane Farr? (Her calligraphy site is 'A Place to Flourish." )

    She posted before and after samples when she had her Falcon modified and she was very happy with it. Greg Minuskin did the work.

    Here's the post if you want to ask her about it: http://janefarr.blogspot.com/2012/10...follow-up.html
    Thanks, Carole, that was nice to see...I draw with my pens, and the thick-and-thin line is definitely what I'm after.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jacksterp View Post
    Richard Binder should be able to help.
    Do you happen to have a link? I'd not heard of his work...
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    Quote Originally Posted by I like mango pudding View Post
    john mottishaw does that kind of work.
    Thanks, that's the one I was thinking of, but I remember hearing about Greg Minuskin, too...I'll check around! It's time to start USING this pen!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jacksterp View Post
    Richard Binder should be able to help.
    Jack, Sadly, Richard doesn't do nib modifications anymore UNLESS you are buying the pen from him, or seeing him at a pen show.

    It's my understanding Cathy already has the pen and is seeking to have it modified.

    Mottishaw has a sixth month wait time unless you're buying the pen from him (then it's pretty darn quick). Minuskin is quick.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jde View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by jacksterp View Post
    Richard Binder should be able to help.
    Jack, Sadly, Richard doesn't do nib modifications anymore UNLESS you are buying the pen from him, or seeing him at a pen show.

    It's my understanding Cathy already has the pen and is seeking to have it modified.

    Mottishaw has a sixth month wait time unless you're buying the pen from him (then it's pretty darn quick). Minuskin is quick.
    Thanks very much, that's helpful! I've been reading the links, and noticing that the nib becomes scratchier as it's tweaked, according to several of the sites. I have one scratchy-but-wonderful vintage Sheaffer, but I'm not always great with a scratchy nib, love smooooth. Still weighing!
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    Default Re: Namiki Falcon tweak?

    Cathy - Sorry for the bad advise. Sat in front of Richard at the local pen show this summer while he worked his magic on a Falcon for me. Thought he was available for others.

    You could always sell your Falcon and get another from him...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jacksterp View Post
    Cathy - Sorry for the bad advise. Sat in front of Richard at the local pen show this summer while he worked his magic on a Falcon for me. Thought he was available for others.


    You could always sell your Falcon and get another from him...

    No big deal, Jackstep! I'm still thinking about it. That would be FUN to get to watch a tweak...
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