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Lol-x · 6 November 2009, 04:28 PM

I got this new Lamy Sarari and the nib just doesn't seem to be anywhere as smooth as the nib in the test pen that I tried. Both nibs were the same width (1.9mm). Mine straight up felt very scratchy and didn't seem as juicy in laying down the ink

So I took the pen back to the shop today, and the attendant tried the pen and said it was "O.K.".

He said that the nib will get smoother over time, and that many people sit down and just write the figure '8' to run a new nib in to get it smooth......

Is this all a load of cobblers......???

What would you do and what should I do??

O.K. I'm off to do some figure '8's

purplepantman · 6 November 2009, 09:41 PM

This sounds correct.

I've had a few pens which were a bit like that to start with but eventually wrote brilliantly.

The nib will eventually adjust itself to suit your writing style.
That is why they say you should NEVER lend anyone your fountain pen as it takes ages for the nib to adjust to your style and to let someone else use it can slightly damage it.

Not sure about the last bit but thats what I heard.

You could also try it with a different ink.(??)

Andad · 6 November 2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I got this new Lamy Sarari and the nib just doesn't seem to be anywhere as smooth as the nib in the test pen that I tried. Both nibs were the same width (1.9mm). Mine straight up felt very scratchy and didn't seem as juicy in laying down the ink

So I took the pen back to the shop today, and the attendant tried the pen and said it was "O.K.".

He said that the nib will get smoother over time, and that many people sit down and just write the figure '8' to run a new nib in to get it smooth......

Is this all a load of cobblers......???

What would you do and what should I do??

O.K. I'm off to do some figure '8's

Just keep 'wearing it in' and it will settle down after a few months.

Can't you read the stickys.

And don't say 'Lamy' on TRF.

shandy · 6 November 2009, 11:59 PM

Steve.

There is a well known trick to smoothing out a nib that a lot of folks over on FPN use including me.

Find a brown paper bag, the sort that over here we get at the mushroom counter in the grocery store or that they package your shopping in at the check out. It has a slightly rough texture.

Load your pen up with ink and write away on the paper figure 8's is a really good idea!

Have a peice of your normal writing paper next to it. keep checking your progress by writing on the normal paper.

It is a really quick way to smooth out a rough nib and works a treat!

I have the 1.5 version of that nib and found it to be similar. The edges are extreme so I also ran those over the paper a few times and it seemed to very slightly smooth them of, my nib is perfect now!
Hope that helps!

Lol-x · 7 November 2009, 08:58 AM

Thanks guys for the advices really makes me feel a lot better.
I have a lot of brown cardboard boxes, and I might just put them to some good use, otherwise I'm off to buy some mushrooms

Andad · 7 November 2009, 09:22 AM

Hey JJ,

'Steelinox' wants to know why you shouldn't say 'Lamy' on TRF.

Anybody?

Would a pix of 'Lamy' help?

shandy · 7 November 2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I'm off to buy some mushrooms

MAGIC

Bisquitlips · 7 November 2009, 10:01 AM

I agree. It is not unusual for a pen to "scratch" when new. There are also some good products out there that will help smooth out a rough nib.

Go here and scroll down to the Nib Smoothing Kits. Tryphon is a great place for all kinds of pen supplies. I have purchased a bunch of stuff through them.

http://www.tryphon.it/catalogo.htm

Lol-x · 8 November 2009, 08:43 AM

I got some advice from Chris, a good suggestion is to do figure '8's on the bottom of a glass bottle. It works pretty good

STEELINOX · 8 November 2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I got some advice from Chris, a good suggestion is to do figure '8's on the bottom of a glass bottle. It works pretty good

Wy glass?
Wy not some 1000 grit sandpaper?

STEELINOX · 8 November 2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Hey JJ,

'Steelinox' wants to know why you shouldn't say 'Lamy' on TRF.

Anybody?

Would a pix of 'Lamy' help?

Oh man, thasso sad !
Its not real right, its stuffed ?

Lol-x · 8 November 2009, 08:54 AM

Glass is a little more readily available.

Bisquitlips · 8 November 2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Wy glass?
Wy not some 1000 grit sandpaper?

Ooooh! Be careful with sand paper of any grit and if you do decide to try it please begin with about 3000 grit. They use this to polish the resin barrels of FP's and so it can't hurt your nib. You can always go more course if you need to.

STEELINOX · 8 November 2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Ooooh! Be careful with sand paper of any grit and if you do decide to try it please begin with about 3000 grit. They use this to polish the resin barrels of FP's and so it can't hurt your nib. You can always go more course if you need to.

I didnt know there was 3k paper now !

coolcumber · 9 November 2009, 09:42 AM

Glad to be of help - and glad that it worked!!!
Next question????

Bisquitlips · 9 November 2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

I didnt know there was 3k paper now !

Shore 'nuff! It can be readily found via Google.

http://www.google.com/search?q=3000+...ient=firefox-a

Micro mesh will go up to 6000 grit.

Andad · 9 November 2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Oh man, thasso sad !
Its not real right, its stuffed ?

No mate, it's real. They use them as 'sniffer dogs' at Auckland Airport.

6 November 2009, 04:28 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,257	New nib.....running it in??? I got this new Lamy Sarari and the nib just doesn't seem to be anywhere as smooth as the nib in the test pen that I tried. Both nibs were the same width (1.9mm). Mine straight up felt very scratchy and didn't seem as juicy in laying down the ink So I took the pen back to the shop today, and the attendant tried the pen and said it was "O.K.". He said that the nib will get smoother over time, and that many people sit down and just write the figure '8' to run a new nib in to get it smooth...... Is this all a load of cobblers......??? What would you do and what should I do?? O.K. I'm off to do some figure '8's __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 November 2009, 08:58 AM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,257	Thanks guys for the advices really makes me feel a lot better. I have a lot of brown cardboard boxes, and I might just put them to some good use, otherwise I'm off to buy some mushrooms __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 November 2009, 10:01 AM	#8
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	I agree. It is not unusual for a pen to "scratch" when new. There are also some good products out there that will help smooth out a rough nib. Go here and scroll down to the Nib Smoothing Kits. Tryphon is a great place for all kinds of pen supplies. I have purchased a bunch of stuff through them. http://www.tryphon.it/catalogo.htm __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

8 November 2009, 08:43 AM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,257	I got some advice from Chris, a good suggestion is to do figure '8's on the bottom of a glass bottle. It works pretty good __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

8 November 2009, 08:54 AM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,257	Glass is a little more readily available. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

6 November 2009, 09:41 PM	#2
purplepantman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotland Posts: 7	This sounds correct. I've had a few pens which were a bit like that to start with but eventually wrote brilliantly. The nib will eventually adjust itself to suit your writing style. That is why they say you should NEVER lend anyone your fountain pen as it takes ages for the nib to adjust to your style and to let someone else use it can slightly damage it. Not sure about the last bit but thats what I heard. You could also try it with a different ink.(??)

6 November 2009, 11:59 PM	#4
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Steve. There is a well known trick to smoothing out a nib that a lot of folks over on FPN use including me. Find a brown paper bag, the sort that over here we get at the mushroom counter in the grocery store or that they package your shopping in at the check out. It has a slightly rough texture. Load your pen up with ink and write away on the paper figure 8's is a really good idea! Have a peice of your normal writing paper next to it. keep checking your progress by writing on the normal paper. It is a really quick way to smooth out a rough nib and works a treat! I have the 1.5 version of that nib and found it to be similar. The edges are extreme so I also ran those over the paper a few times and it seemed to very slightly smooth them of, my nib is perfect now! Hope that helps!

9 November 2009, 09:42 AM	#15
coolcumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tasmania Posts: 11	Glad to be of help - and glad that it worked!!! Next question????

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