Re: Noodler's inks

On 20 Jan 2008 at 9:58, Eric Zamir (Zimmerman) wrote, at least in part:

> What are the usual remedies for poor startup of a stub nib?
> I have an Omas Paragon (1990's style) with a factory stub nib. Really
> nice and everything, but sometimes a little dry at first scratch...
> Can't really remove an Omas nib. Any suggestions? Eric

Just those that I listed earlier, Eric.

"detergent wash outs, slot adjustments, resetting nib to feed and
  feed channel cleaning."

I'm sure that you are familiar with the detergent washouts. Many repetitions 
and thorough rinsing after the last repetition is the first to try and the 
least 
invasive.

Slot adjustment. Most slots should taper from the breathing hole to the tip of 
the tines to form a "V" with the tip of the times close together, nearly 
touching. Many braod stubs will have a slot that is essentially constant width. 
That's ok with stubs and they usually work ok with a non "V" shaped slot, but 
can lead to balky starting as you are seeing. You might try criss crossing the 
tines, left over right, then right over left to bend the tines in to form the 
classic "V" shape, but be aware that you are now in the realm of work that can 
screw up a nib and often the better part of valor is to engage a nibmeister.

Check the setting of the feed to the nib. You should be able to get a sheet of 
20 pound paper between the underside of the nib and the feed. It should fit 
snugly without any extra play. If it fit too easily with space to spare, the 
nib 
should be properly set to the feed. This procedure usually requires heat and is 
best done by a nibmeister if you've not done it before.

In the event that none of the above help, physically flossing out the feed 
channels can do the job. It opens the feed channels to  slightly larger 
dimensions permitting more ink to flow. This, too, can be overdone and wreck 
your feed. Also, as is obvious, the feed must be removed from the section to 
do this and, again, the nibmeister is your friend, though at a price in time 
and 
money!

It is probably the most vexing problem facing pen enthusiasts. Glld luck!





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