Introduction
This repair guide will detail how to repair a broken fountain pen nib. The nib of a fountain pen is where the ink flows from, and having a broken nib results in a non-functioning fountain pen. The repair mostly requires household tools, as well as a polish at the end.
Tools
Parts
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Assess fountain pen nib damage. The nib is the small metal piece at the tip of the pen from which ink flows.
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Remove the nib by gripping its top with two fingers and pulling away from the body of the pen. Gently grip the top of the nib with your index finger and thumb. Pull the top away from the pen's body to remove the nib.
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Press the nib of the pen down onto the flat surface.
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Gently apply pressure to straighten out the nib.
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Slowly roll the fountain pen nib horizontally, from left to right.
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Rolling the nib of the fountain pen fixes flayed/separated tines.
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Rotate the nib by 90 degrees.
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Apply pressure in a style similar to Step 2. Continue to roll the nib, from the tip to base and back.
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Slide the knife, or thin metal surface, between the two tines on the nib.
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Slowly move the pen nib up and down the length of the knife in a flossing motion.
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Apply some simichrome polish onto a towel or rag.
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Wax the entirety of the nib using the rag; try to avoid the body of the pen.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
