Proper Nib For A '38 Parker Vacumatic Slender Maxima

August 17, 2016

I picked up a '38 Parker Vacumatic Slender Maxima in Emerald some years ago, functional - fully restored, with the proper two toned 14k gold nib. Snapped off one of the tines soon after and had the nib replaced with one from a Duofold. I would love to replace the original nib for that pen (longer arrow imprint on the nib - feed is marked with a 'W") but have been unable to locate one. Any collectors or nibmeisters out there with any idea of where one can be found? Thanks.

Edited August 17, 2016 by Leighmac

August 18, 2016

It's not that easy to find the OS nib that the Slender Max uses (I have a few of these--the true ones, not just the Long Majors), so my suggestion would be to have your original nib retipped by someone such as goldnibs.com in Madrid, which restored the broken tine on my Agatha Christie (a 1.0mm stub) for just 60 euros in two weeks. Might even be cheaper than sourcing an authentic replacement.

August 23, 2016

Greg Minuskin in California also does retipping and other nib and pen repairs. Check his website out at : www.gregminuskin.com

Also check out John Mottishaw, he might have some original nibs for sale, and also check out www.fivestarpens.com, he has quite a few vintage nibs for sale.

Edited August 23, 2016 by Wolverine1