What Kind Of Nib Do I Need?

[thesmellofdustafterrain]

I think it's time for a new nib in my Waterman pen.

 

 

Is it worth getting another nib for this pen? I love the way it feels in my hand, but it is starting to look a little worn around the edges.

 

What words will google love to show me where to buy this nib?

 

 

 

[Tweel]

I'd say that if you love the way it feels in your hand, then use it until it falls apart!

 

Google would be enamored of a model name, since you'll need to buy a donor pen to get another nib -- either the same model, or one with a compatible nib. Yours has a gold-plated stainless steel nib, so check these two threads for candidates:

 

http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/6913-Waterman-Steel-nib-interchangeable-compatible

 

http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/6945-Waterman-Steel-nib-interchangeable-6-Kult-Phil-L-Et

[Left FPN]

I have to correct Tweel in that the mk1 and 2 Hemisphere have gold plated mild steel nibs. Hence the corrosion we can see. The current mk3 has a stainless steel nib.

I suspect you will have to buy a complete pen to get the parts required. I have found from ebay trolling that the stainless steel model appears to be less expensive than the lacqured.

 

If you are referring to all parts other than the nib as 'worn around the edges' that's called patina, wear and tear or signs of use. This should be retained with a pen in regular use. If you buy a new one you will be worrying whether it gets a scratch.

[Tweel]

I have to correct Tweel in that the mk1 and 2 Hemisphere have gold plated mild steel nibs.

 

Thanks for that -- I didn't know that they'd made that (dubious) material choice.

[Left FPN]

Yes, using Phileas nibs.

[thesmellofdustafterrain]

I feel out of my depth already.

 

 

I lost the box many moves ago, so I don't know what model this is. Any way to tell?

 

Maybe there's some way to rehabilitate this nib?

[Left FPN]

As per my post #3 it's a Hemipshere Mk 1 (from the narrow section ring)

 

I am not 100% sure if there was a mk2. The design changed around 2010 where sections thereafter will not fit those before.

[thesmellofdustafterrain]

As per my post #3 it's a Hemipshere Mk 1 (from the narrow section ring)

Thanks. I wasn't sure what part was the model and what was the description.

 

I'm still making the transition from user to a collector. There's a lot of gaps in my knowledge.