I have a new Parker 45 18ct gold nib that doesn't want to write. I have examined the feed under a loupe and it looks exactly like my other 45 feeds, so I don't think that's the problem. In fact it can't be because I have tried other nibs on that feed with no problem.
The nib, however, looks a bit different to my other 45 nibs. The slits in the nibs that I regularly use, start a short distance away from the hole. The slit in this one starts at the hole and the gap narrows considerably by the time it gets to the iridium on the tine tips.
I have only one brass shim that measures less than 2cm square. I don't have a clue what grade or thickness it is. I have run it along the nib slit and out through the tines several times. The nib still doesn't seem to want to write when it's back on it's feed. I think the feed is touching the nib properly, so it must be the nib.
I have had a look around on Youtube and making nibs write.
Do I need to actually try to fold this brass shim in half while it's between the tines, and ever so carefully try to slightly part the tines at their tips? Will the shim break or will the tines cut through it? Will I still be able to use it on other pens in the future as it's my only one?
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
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