Seeking Advice On Kaweko Liliput Nib

[Gee Tee]

I just bought a Kaweco Liliput with a broad nib. It's perfectly decent, they are not expensive pens there is no reason to pick it apart. But...there is one thing that I would like to improve. The nib seems to be aligned, but the nib runs dry and is prone to skipping. Does anyone have experience with this sort of thing? Is there a quick and easy fix that I can do if I'm not experienced in adjusting nibs? Might it help to slide a razor blade between the tines? I would be grateful for any advice. On a totally different note, Does anyone know a nib man in berlin? I have a Parker Sonnet that needs a minor adjustment.

Edited August 10, 2015 by Gee Tee

[fly_us]

I just bought a Kaweco Liliput with a broad nib. It's perfectly decent, they are not expensive pens there is no reason to pick it apart. But...there is one thing that I would like to improve. The nib seems to be aligned, but the nib runs dry and is prone to skipping. Does anyone have experience with this sort of thing? Is there a quick and easy fix that I can do if I'm not experienced in adjusting nibs? Might it help to slide a razor blade between the tines? I would be grateful for any advice. On a totally different note, Does anyone know a nib man in berlin? I have a Parker Sonnet that needs a minor adjustment.

No razor, no metal blade should be used.

 

Use a piece of brass shim or if you can't find it, a mobile phone screen protector film will do the job. Just remember if you the screen protector, use only 1 layer only.

[Goudy]

If you've only just bought it, I'd start by asking the store for a replacement, or just a replacement nib unit (they screw in and out easily). Flossing the nib or spreading the tines a little may help, but if it doesn't it could make the pen harder to return.