120 Nib

[ScienceChick]

Are the nibs/nib units on the 120 (older iteration, not the M&K) swappable like current Pelikans? Searching for an answer hasn't gotten me one. It looks like it should come out but won't budge despite USCing and soaking. I decided it made more sense to ask than keep futzing with it.

[TorPelikan]

Yes, they use screw in nib unit and swappable.

 

 

 

 

[sargetalon]

The nib unit does unscrew. Likely cemented in place with old, dried ink. Soak, soak, and soak again. Gentle pressure and resoak. Don't force anything. Patience is key. A dilute ammonia solution can be helpful. Good luck with it.

[ScienceChick]

Thanks much, futzing shall recommence. Great pic - thanks for that, too.

[whych]

Some 120s have a push fit nib and feed. They are possibly from the same era as the 140 and 400 push fit era.

Soak and cycle the pen in an ultrasonic cleaner for a day or two. If the nib still doesn't budge, it is probably push fit.

[ScienceChick]

Interesting, thanks for that whych. I'll see what happens. Fortunately the nib is a nice one so I don't mind being "stuck" with it.

[whych]

Interesting, thanks for that whych. I'll see what happens. Fortunately the nib is a nice one so I don't mind being "stuck" with it.

The only disadvantages of the push in nib are that it makes it trickier to clean and you can't just swap nibs.

If the piston is stiff, put the whole pen in water and work the piston while submerged. This gets rid of any old ink that has made its way to the back of the piston over the years.

The 120 steel nibs are generally a lot springier than the modern M200 nibs.

[ScienceChick]

Thanks, whych; the piston is a bit stiff so I'll give that a try. I appreciate the info.

[Bo Bo Olson]

It might be too long for the 140, but will fit the 400's.

Is @ like a 200's nib...a bit of spring.

Geha's school pen nibs the KF's is a tad better than mine.

Mine still has all the gold plating.

It is of course not as good as a '50's 400/140 nib, but would do as a replacement of the semi-nail modern blobby 400/600 nibs.