Questions About Namiki Sterling Silvern/ Art Craft

[gregamckinney]

Years ago, I had one of the Namiki sterling pens in this style. I sold it off, as I really don't care for the figural engravings.

 

However, I've been lusting after the Ishidatami (stone paved) finish.

 

What is the broadest nib that this model offers?

 

What is a good price/ place to watch for?

 

Thanks!

greg

[AltecGreen]

These come only in F and M.

 

 

These are the same price as the Custom 845, ~50000 ¥.

 

 

You don't see much discounting of these. The Malaysian dealers have the price at $550. You can check eBay but anything below $500 for a new pen is not bad.

[gregamckinney]

These come only in F and M.

 

 

These are the same price as the Custom 845, ~50000 ¥.

 

 

You don't see much discounting of these. The Malaysian dealers have the price at $550. You can check eBay but anything below $500 for a new pen is not bad.

 

Thanks Ricky.

Do you know if the nibs can be retipped? Or, are they fixed like a sheaffer inlaid nib?

Regards, greg

[AltecGreen]

These come only in F and M.

 

 

These are the same price as the Custom 845, ~50000 ¥.

 

 

You don't see much discounting of these. The Malaysian dealers have the price at $550. You can check eBay but anything below $500 for a new pen is not bad.

 

Thanks Ricky.

Do you know if the nibs can be retipped? Or, are they fixed like a sheaffer inlaid nib?

Regards, greg

 

I do not believe it is very easy to separate the nib from the section for re-tipping. I wonder if the nib can be re-tipped in place. Try asking John M. since he sells the pens and can give an idea of possibility.

[MidnightBlue]

One on Ebay now for 525, is new, so there you go. Thanks

[hari317]

Greg, the inset nibs on these pens can be removed. Some times the nib unit develops a leak and the solution is to remove the inset nib, clean and reseal it back to the section.

[zanio]

That's right hari317.

 

I have never removed a nib from a Silvern pen, but I did it on a Custom pen...I believe it is the same.

 

Those nibs slides on the section and are kept in place by some sealant. It was quite easy to soften the sealant using a hairdryer and carefully extract the nib.

[gregamckinney]

Thank you all for the guidance.

Regards, greg