New Start making nibs

[manupropria]

For some time now, I have been working on making my ownand now I have found the solution.
Instead of Gold or steel I decided using Beryllium-Copper.
Beryllium copper is an ideal material for nibs. It can be milled into shape when hard.
It is then soft annealed at 300ºC and easily pressed into shape.
It is then heated to 900-1000ºC and quenched in cold water to reach its hardness and flexibility.
The same goes for Titanium Grade 2

Thee nibs I will start making soon will be #8, #9 and #10 with Ebonite feeds

You can download a pdf to learn about the production process

Best regards,

Martin

https://www.manupropria-pens.ch/ang...47-411f-af93-d419ef7013df.pdf/Making Nibs.pdf

 

[duncsuss]

Well done, Martin!

The only other person I know who makes his own nibs is Tim Cullen (Hooligan-Georgia). If you haven't worked out how to slit the nibs reliably, he has posted a few videos on Instagram showing the jig he uses to lift the nib into a slitting saw.

 

[Mike Hill]

That is totally fascinating. Wish I'd known this a little earlier. My sister and husband were in Bern last month to visit their son who is doing an internship there. Maybe, I could have convinced them to bring me back one or two!

 

[MedWoodWorx]

Well done, Martin!

The only other person I know who makes his own nibs is Tim Cullen (Hooligan-Georgia). If you haven't worked out how to slit the nibs reliably, he has posted a few videos on Instagram showing the jig he uses to lift the nib into a slitting saw.

This guy is amazing!! His carving skill is crazy as well.

 

[MedWoodWorx]

For some time now, I have been working on making my ownand now I have found the solution.
Instead of Gold or steel I decided using Beryllium-Copper.
Beryllium copper is an ideal material for nibs. It can be milled into shape when hard.
It is then soft annealed at 300ºC and easily pressed into shape.
It is then heated to 900-1000ºC and quenched in cold water to reach its hardness and flexibility.
The same goes for Titanium Grade 2

Thee nibs I will start making soon will be #8, #9 and #10 with Ebonite feeds

You can download a pdf to learn about the production process

Best regards,

Martin

https://www.manupropria-pens.ch/ang...47-411f-af93-d419ef7013df.pdf/Making Nibs.pdf

Why not #6 as well? Are you planing to sell nibs or only use them for your pens?

 

[leehljp]

That is Great, Martin. Thank you for posting your process.

 

[manupropria]

Thank you. After I posted on Facebook, Tim has contacted me and whe are exchanging ideas. He is doing a great job.
Once production is optimized and runs, It could absolutely be, that I will sell the nibs.
Why not #6? For the beginning, I am focussed on #8 nibs, that perfectly fit in the sections of my pens.

Cheers,
Martin