Grinding a Nib

[Jim in Oakville]

I have read this term on a few FP sites, not sure what that means, any thoughts please

Thanks

 

[Johnathan]

Jim,

It's the process of reshaping the tip of the nib for your various sizes and styles - bold, fine, italic, etc. Some use the term meaning, to "condition" or "smooth out" an existing style. People use sand stones, wet grinding, sanding, and even Micromesh. Anthony Turchetta has written on it a few times and can be found doing at search of the site. Hope this helps.

 

[Johnathan]

Here is a web site that is very helpful

http://www.marcuslink.com/pens/nibs.html

 

[DCBluesman]

Jim - rather than give you a brief and unsatisfactory answer, go to http://www.richardspens.com/ and click on the Repair and Restoration menu item. Richard's site is one of the best I've seen on all things fountain pen.

 

[PenWorks]

Grinding a Nib - Accidently putting the wrong end of the pen in your mouth. Grinding, gnashing of teeth. A mistake you only make once or twice.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Thanks Guys,

I have a much better idea now Thank You, and Anthony my wife is a Dental Hygenist, she warned me about the nib confussion[)]