Alejanders
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whether there are fountain pen kits with hooded nib?
Hooded nib
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PenWorks
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Never seen one. If I wanted to make a hooded nib FP, I would steal the front section from an old pen and build my parts around it. Hooded nibs are very pretty, but not very popular today.
ldb2000
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I love hooded nib pens , I have a prewar "51" that is one of my favorites . I have made a number of hooded nib pens , the biggest problem is that regular nibs don't really work with the hood . I've been buying Chinese Hero 616 pens in bulk and using the nib/feed from them then making my own coupler and hood . The Hero nibs work pretty good after a good tune up and while not as smooth as a "51" still write very well .
Haynie
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What is a hooded nib?
ldb2000
Member
This is a hooded nib
It is a fountain pen where the nib is almost completely covered by a hooded section . The most famous example is the Parker "51" one of the best selling , most popular fountain pens ever made .
It is a fountain pen where the nib is almost completely covered by a hooded section . The most famous example is the Parker "51" one of the best selling , most popular fountain pens ever made .
Haynie
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That is a sexy pen. Never thought I would say that about a pen.
What are the benefits of this, or is it just for show. Sorry if I am hijacking the thread. I can post this in a different thread if you feel trod upon.
What are the benefits of this, or is it just for show. Sorry if I am hijacking the thread. I can post this in a different thread if you feel trod upon.
Alejanders
Member
Main benefit - you can hold pen with fingers closer to nib. Some people used to write that way.
Where can I see its photo?
Do you make hood and coupler on a metal lathe?
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ldb2000
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Where can I see its photo?
Do you make hood and coupler on a metal lathe?[/quote]
There are several photos in my photo album , just click on the "Photos" link under my avatar . This whole pen was made on a Jet 1014vsi wood lathe using a triple start tap and die for the cap to coupler and 3/8"X24 tap and die for the hood/body coupler . The coupler is made of brass and the body and hood are aluminum .