Nib Block

[claudewick]

Hello,

 

Since Mr. Steytler stopped producing his nib block, are there any other nib blocks available?

 

I just found this one at pentooling:

 

http://www.pentooling.com/Images/D16%20A.JPG

 

But I haven't found information about it's quality. I'd apreciate any information if someone already used it.

 

Thanks

Claude

[Beechwood]

Vintagepensacs sells them

 

http://www.vintagepensacsandparts.com/product.php/23/3/knock_out_block___4_punches

[claudewick]

Vintagepensacs sells them

 

http://www.vintagepensacsandparts.com/product.php/23/3/knock_out_block___4_punches

 

Thanks, but this is one is just a knockout block, I want a tool with that convex shape to straight or re-shape a bend nib.

 

Cheers

[hari317]

http://pentooling.com/files.html

 

you will need to buy a burnisher too.

Edited March 25, 2015 by hari317

[hari317]

alternative tool:

 

scroll down to nib straightening tools:

 

http://www.penpractice.com/page3.html

[tmenyc]

I have Laurence Oldfield's set (penpractice) and love it.

Tim

[claudewick]

alternative tool:

 

scroll down to nib straightening tools:

 

http://www.penpractice.com/page3.html

 

 

I have Laurence Oldfield's set (penpractice) and love it.

Tim

Wow!That's an excellent option!

 

Thanks!

[Glenn Atkins]

Both tools are extremely high quality.

 

Glenn

[Larry Barrieau]

Those are cool tools. Where can you learn what to do with them?

[tmenyc]

Those are cool tools. Where can you learn what to do with them?

 

Exactly what I said to myself when I got it. "Self", I said. "Now what?" I pulled out a few beater nibs, picked up one of the tools and it became readily apparent when to use convex v concave and when to use which burnishing tool. Great set. You'll want a decent vise to hold it, though, and a decent steady surface for the vise, so the only motion is your tool in your hand.

 

Tim

[hari317]

I personally use a nib block that was offered by Cathedral pens, UK a few years back. Made of silver steel the block is quite heavy, so it does not need additional holding arrangement like a vice etc...

 

You can read more about the block here, I bought my block from the first lot and I believe two more lots were subsequently produced, but I am not aware if the blocks are still available.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/205502-the-all-new-affordable-nib-block/?&p=2119595&hl=nib+block&fromsearch=1&do=findComment&comment=2119595

Edited March 26, 2015 by hari317

[claudewick]

I personally use a nib block that was offered by Cathedral pens, UK a few years back. Made of silver steel the block is quite heavy, so it does not need additional holding arrangement like a vice etc...

 

You can read more about the block here, I bought my block from the first lot and I believe two more lots were subsequently produced, but I am not aware if the blocks are still available.

 

 

 

 

I'm afraid they are not. I looked at Cathedral pens website and also sent an e-mail, but it returned as unsent.

 

Their nib block looks very nice, too.

[eckiethump]

I'll phone Cathedral Pens today and ask them to put updated contact details on here, if they still have nib blocks to sell.

[claudewick]

I'll phone Cathedral Pens today and ask them to put updated contact details on here, if they still have nib blocks to sell.

Thank you very much for that!

[eckiethump]

Thank you very much for that!

Ian informed me that they have just had a another batch of nib blocks manufactured, so yes they are available, best way to contact is Ian Williamson or Cathedral Pens on Facebook.