M805 - Ti Nib

[Karmachanic]

I have long thought that a M805 would suit me well. Nib excepted, in that I have no interest in "nail" nibs.

 

The following may seem like sacrilege to some. If so, sorry!

 

It is my understanding that the M8xx series takes a #6 nib. My preferred general use nib is a Bock Ti CI. It is my understanding that this nib is a wee bit longer than the M805 nib. So in theory, one could remove the excess length off the rear end of the Ti, and mount it on the M805. Then I'd have a very handsome pen with a nib that suits my hand.

 

I look forward to your thoughts.

 

Thank you.

[zaddick]

If you have the capability to try, go for it. You could also see if a nibsmith can add some softness to an M805 nib by thinning the metal at strategic points.

[Karmachanic]

Don't have the tools myself, but I may ask a qualified person once the current health situation sorts itself out. Limited disposable income being a factor. Have the nib, but not the pen. Mainly wondering if it's a reasonable/workable proposition.

[cgreenberg19]

You're best bet is to go to nib mister, or someone at Pelikan who us willing to do the repair for you considering that Pelikan usually doesn't like to do stuff like that. I would recommend Mark Bacas as a nib mister. I've has many good experiences with him and he is very skilled, so there would be no possibility of him messing the pen up. He's at most one shows.

 

Charlie

[Intensity]

I would also recommend someone like nibs.com nibmeisters to add a flex to your M800/M805 nib. They don't do cut-outs, but I think they thin out the underside of the nib strategically to add a springy flex. I have an M400 nib from them with that modification, which was subsequently ground into a cursive italic by someone else. The result is excellent--very springy and not far from my vintage Montblanc 252 flexy stub.

Edited March 21, 2020 by Intensity

[Vicary]

I would strongly recommend picking up an M805 Clear Demonstrator or M815 Metal Stripe, both currently on sale at Nibs.com for $429, which is already a great deal. Then have him tweak the nib to make it softer. I got mine with a medium cursive italic, and it is actually very soft and springy- not like a nail at all. Even with the customized nib, it set me back less than $500.

[Karmachanic]

Thank you for the replies.

 

For one who live in Eurolandia purchasing from the us increases the cost. £30% +/- Customs, handling fees and shipping. Then there's the added cost of reducing the nib thickness.

 

The main question, for me, is will the M805 accommodate a shortened #6 Bock nib? I have several Ti nibs on hand. No M805 as yet. That may change in a month or two, depending on economies and viruses.

[Karmachanic]

Thank you for the replies.

 

For one who live in Eurolandia purchasing from the US increases the cost. £30% +/- Customs, handling fees and shipping. Then there's the added cost of reducing the nib thickness.

 

The main question, for me, is will the M805 accommodate a shortened #6 Bock nib? I have several Ti nibs on hand. No M805 as yet. That may change in a month or two, depending on economies and viruses.