Nib Grinding

[KrazyIvan]

Not really a repair but I did not know exactly where to post. This is sort of a continuation from my Bexley BX802 picture thread that was taking a different turn. I like grinding my own nibs. I have practiced quite a bit on cheap Chinese pens then I upped the stakes to my TWSBI broad nib. Now, my latest, as stated already is the Bexley. I bought a broad nib and I also bought a spare broad nib just in case. I already had a nib grinding kit from Richard Binder's site. It has some buff sticks with three grades of grit. I also purchased a brass shim for flossing the tines and some mylar mesh or micromesh as it is called. I did a few nibs with those tools but it is slow work. I ended up getting a honing stone to help speed the process. I got the idea after reading an FPN members blog and his use of honing stones to grind nibs. I got a first hand look at his work when I bought one of his creations in the form of Sheaffer Javelin. I have not got to his level of work but I am happy with what I have so far.

Here is a picture of the pen along with a scan of a writing sample showing the progress of the grind. I took it slow over the past four nights.


Bexley BX802 - Cracked Ice by IvanRomero, on Flickr


Shed your ink at the alter of Grind by IvanRomero, on Flickr



BexleyNibGrinProgression by IvanRomero, on Flickr