I haven’t found anything that will “cure” rust on a nib other than simply replacing the nib. Sometimes they can be gently sharpened using an Arkansas (white) sharpening stone – just be sure that the nib isn’t so sharp that it cuts the paper! If the tines are severely bent it might be time to replace the nib.Įventually, nibs might wear down and won’t produce crisp, clean pen strokes. If the bending or overlapping is not too severe, the tines can sometimes be pushed gently back into place. This can happen with nibs that are thin (small nibs sizes) and flexible. Inspect the nib to ensure the tines are not bent or overlapping. ![]() New Nib (top) and Nib with Coating Removed (bottom)Īs the picture indicates, the top nib appears a bit shinier with the coating and duller with the coating removed (bottom nib.) Once the coating is removed the nib is susceptible to rust, so it is important to clean and thoroughly dry the nibs after use. There are several ways to do this – some more complex than others – but generally a good scrubbing with an old, soft toothbrush and a bit of dish washing liquid, baking soda, toothpaste or ammonia will do the trick. The coating is done at the manufacturing level to keep the metal nibs from rusting (you wouldn’t want to buy a rusty nib!) These are just a few troubleshooting tips when having problems with dip pens – by no means a comprehensive list, but a few common issues that are easy to resolve.įor more information on how to use a dip pen refer to the Care and Feeding of the Calligraphy Dip Pen post.Ī new nib will have a coating on it that will need to be removed as it will interfere with ink flow. ![]() ![]() One of the most common problems is getting the ink to flow consistently from the nib – either not flowing enough (scratchy or skipping) or flowing too fast (blotting). Dip pens can be a little challenging for beginners or for those moving from a calligraphy fountain pen or calligraphy marker.
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