Do any of you have a plan / instructions for a coupler to join the ink sac to esterbrook nib feeds. ?? Lin ..read more

Not sure if I put this in the correct location or not. Being new to kitless pens, I've seen both the Bock and Jowo nibs talked about but don't know much about them. I currently am using the Jowo nibs just because that's what I got. But I'd be curious to hear what you all prefer and why, what are the differences in the 2? Is one easier to use/work with, does one write better than the other? I know just as with anything, everyone has their own preferences, just curious to hear some... Read more ..read more

I made my wife a Junior Gent Fountain pen and she's interested in changing the nib. She'd like a wider bolder one. Since we've never ventured into changing nibs I'm wondering if anyone would have an recommendations on which nib we could start with? I also have an Atrax pen that we could change out the nib in if that would be an easier kit to work with. Thanks for your help ..read more

Greetings everyone, I have been researching information on fountain pen Eye Dropper designs and have not found a source of comprehensive designs and/or information on making a dedicated Eye Dropper fountain pen. I have been able to collect bits and pieces of information most of which had covered converting fountain pens designed to use converters/cartridges into Eye Dropper systems. I created a dedicated Eye Dropper design that uses two "O" rings at the shoulders of both the section and the... Read more ..read more

Looking for information on making a Harry Potter wand pen ..read more

I wish I had more experience with nibs. I've used, essentially, only three types: The nibs that come packaged with Dyacom kits (not sure of manufacturer), the nibs with Beaufort Ink (manufactured by Bock), and a Schmidt nib. All stainless steel. The Dyacom was the worst. Scratchy, stiff, and dried up and clogged quickly. The Beaufort nibs have been pretty good and the ones that I have the most experience with. Fairly flexible and write well. But I sometimes find that the flow dries... Read more ..read more

I’m curious a to know if there are small tolerances from nib feed to nib feed within the same size nib like Jowo #6. Is it possible the shape of the feed is slightly irregular? I’ve noticed that sometimes a nib will fit more snuggly than others even though my process, drill bits size, tap has not changed. Are some materials such as ebonite prone to a more snug fitting feed for some reason as opposed to Alumilite ..read more

Hello, First of all, I will admit that I'm not a fountain pen expert. In fact I turn them much more than I happen to use them I've the issue of screwing and unscrewing nibs from the section in my kitless pens. I've to apply some force in order to screw the nib, which results in the metal part of the nib slightly changing its position to the feeder. How would you handle nibs to reduce the chance of damaging them? Can I somehow lubricate the section threads so I'll have to apply less... Read more ..read more

I could use some help! Fountain pens are selling well in our area and I want to improve quality of what I have and offer different levels. Does anyone have recommendations for a good entry, mid and upper level kits? By entry level I was thinking of around $45-50 or less ..read more

Does anyone recognize this barrel trimmer? I think I'd like to get one. What is the OD on the trimmer? Thanks ..read more