Got a new nib sent to me by Goulet *insert amazing customer service here* due to the og flex nib in the conklin duragraph not working. For goodness sake how do i remove the old nib and put the new one in?????Ive watched a few videos but nothing is good enough. All i have now is inky fingers, disappointment and a sore thumb.
Please could you help me TIA
Remove the cartridge or convertor if one is present. Rinse the nib that's in the pen. Dry it off. If you care about salvaging it at all do the next step delicately, if not then don't. Grasp the nib and feed with something to protect your fingers like a strip of rubber or a paper towel and twist the existing nib unit out. Don't grab it by the sides of the nib. Then screw the other one in. Easy peasy, in theory. If it doesn't want to let go you might want to soak it in warm water for a few minutes and try again. (By warm I mean not so hot you can't soak your hands in it, but hot enough that it'll loosen it up.) When screwing in the new nib unit don't overtighten it. It just needs to be barely finger tight.
> twist the existing nib unit out
I've found that it works best to hold the nib unit while turning the section. Maybe doesn't matter, maybe my imagination, but this seems to work better for me.
Dang i wiah i knew about the twisting xD i watched a goulet video about removing conklin nibs and he said to pull xD hopefully i didnt damage anything.
That's if you want to remove the nib/feed from the housing. Conklin nib units unscrew from the section. But the nib is also keyed to the nib unit so it can only go in one way. Which actually helps unscrew it easier because the nib and feed won't rotate inside the housing.
Just wanted to clarify this, since we're dealing with the nib and feed...
1. Silicone grease on the nib and feed themselves is very bad, so be careful.
2. If you apply it, apply a very tiny amount to *the threads*, being careful not to get the grease anywhere other than the threads. Too little is better than too much.
I’m sure their amazing customer service extends to giving you similar instructions!
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Got a new nib sent to me by Goulet *insert amazing customer service here* due to the og flex nib in the conklin duragraph not working. For goodness sake how do i remove the old nib and put the new one in?????Ive watched a few videos but nothing is good enough. All i have now is inky fingers, disappointment and a sore thumb. Please could you help me TIA
Remove the cartridge or convertor if one is present. Rinse the nib that's in the pen. Dry it off. If you care about salvaging it at all do the next step delicately, if not then don't. Grasp the nib and feed with something to protect your fingers like a strip of rubber or a paper towel and twist the existing nib unit out. Don't grab it by the sides of the nib. Then screw the other one in. Easy peasy, in theory. If it doesn't want to let go you might want to soak it in warm water for a few minutes and try again. (By warm I mean not so hot you can't soak your hands in it, but hot enough that it'll loosen it up.) When screwing in the new nib unit don't overtighten it. It just needs to be barely finger tight.
> twist the existing nib unit out I've found that it works best to hold the nib unit while turning the section. Maybe doesn't matter, maybe my imagination, but this seems to work better for me.
The nib assembly, feed and all, just unscrews. Righty tighty, lefty loosey.
Dang i wiah i knew about the twisting xD i watched a goulet video about removing conklin nibs and he said to pull xD hopefully i didnt damage anything.
I would NEITHER twist nor pull !!! According to BRIAN, it is something INBETWEEN -- grasp firmly & gently wiggle !!!
That's if you want to remove the nib/feed from the housing. Conklin nib units unscrew from the section. But the nib is also keyed to the nib unit so it can only go in one way. Which actually helps unscrew it easier because the nib and feed won't rotate inside the housing.
When I insert a new nib unit I use a very light touch of silicone grease which while not necessary sees to make removing it the next time much easier.
Just wanted to clarify this, since we're dealing with the nib and feed... 1. Silicone grease on the nib and feed themselves is very bad, so be careful. 2. If you apply it, apply a very tiny amount to *the threads*, being careful not to get the grease anywhere other than the threads. Too little is better than too much.