Got the stubbed flexed-up 14K M800 nib yesterday "demon flex" huh? Love it!!

No worries from this left hander.

Seriously, though, I just love the nib. It is better than perfect. I just wish I could use it to grade with, but that's what my small handful of Italians are for.

Mille Grazie, vielen danke, thanks.

Rick Propas

The Aurora 88 arrived safely. Thanks again for a first rate repair.

The only problem with sending pens to you is that whenever I get one back it only goes furthur in pointing out the deficiences of others in my collection. Unfortunately or fortunately, the pens you have modified or repaired are now some of the best writing pens I own. Since I collect pens to write with, this is a problem. After I finish having some fun with the Aurora for a few days I'll have to give some thought to my "problem" pens and decide which ones to send you next.

John Bert

I received the nibs yesterday and must say that they are both a real pleasure to use. The music nib is much better than the Sailor music nib. They are not even in the same league. I can't say enough about the flexible nib; except to say that is it the most pleasurable writing instrument I have had the privilege to use.

Jeremy Francisco

My (repaired) pens arrived yesterday. I was so totally impressed with the quality of your work, I needed to drop you this email.

The purple ink stains were completely removed from the Esty, so much so if I hadn't seen the ink stains, I wouldn't have believed it. The button fill Esterbrook (naturally the one I was most concerned with), writes beautifully! The difference in the flow of ink, is drastic. It is a pleasure to write with. And, that is just great, as the joy from having a rare pen comes from actually getting to use it often.

But, I was blown away by what you did with the Newton pen. From the damage that was done to the pen, I thought it was one step away from the recycling bin, but with a "what the heck" thought I packaged it off to you with the other two. If I didn't know the pen was mine, I would have believed that you just replaced it. (And, actually, upon first glance upon unpacking it yesterday, I wondered if you did.) But with the slight dent in the barrel, I did recognize it as my own. The work done to the clip (which I don't think was even requested as a part of the work mentioned on the pen) astounds me, as I thought it was beyond repair. Further the work on the loose cap ring, makes the pen nicer to close than when it was new! And that leaves the work you did on the nib -- I don't even know what to say. This pen rolled off a desk and landed vertically downward onto a wooden floor, taking the full impact force directly on the nib. When I retrieved it, the nib was literally bent like a question mark. Yet yesterday the nib looks brand new, and I spent last night writing with it. What you did to that nib is incredible. As a teacher, I just hope that you are passing on your expertise, skill and knowledge to the next generation.

Finally, I do now understand the glowing recommendation that was related to me by another pen enthusiast … and if I ever found myself in a similar situation, I would highly recommend you.

Robert Busch

On Friday I received my repaired Skyline pen (resac, flow adjustment and nib smoothing) and the Pelikan flex XF nib. What a delight! The Skyline's flow is perfect now, I love it! And the XF flex? Wow! It is really very similar to my vintage flex nibs but smoother - what a pleasure to use.

Thank you both for the wonderful work and your excellent service,

Elke Saile

I received the pelikan 425 the other day with the custom needle point grind, the pen is a real beauty and the nib is really sharp with such great line definition, the flow is so impressive. I held the pen non posted on the turning knob supporting most of the weight of the pen allowing the nib the slightest contact with the paper and the ink flow was instant. I'm truly impressed and pleased with the combination. My wife is equally pleased with the extra fine 300 nib, truly fine precision work.

Craig Sirles

I received the MB 146 Hematite yesterday.

It is simply a magnificent stub nib.

Works very well on all the papers I have tried it on.

Thanks.

Joshua M. Bialek, Esq.

I would like to express my thanks for the great job you did on my nibs. You surely did a fantastic job on both of them. The Pelikan nib is a whole lot better now than it was before I dropped it. The nib is buttery smooth and the wet ink flow is just great. Despite the stiff nib of the Rotring, the adjustment you made to make it write broader and wetter has made it a most enjoyable pen.

The M200 customized cursive oblique 0.9mm nib I bought along with the repair job was indeed the icing on the cake. It opened a whole new fountain pen experience to me. My Pelikan M600 body has to endure the constant nib changing I do -- from the nib you repaired to the customized M200 nib, and vice versa. I have just ordered an M200 pen to refrain from the constant nib changing.

As a result, my other pens have dropped out of the rotation. To address this situation, I would like to send you some of my pens for regrinding.

Carlos Abad Santos

I received the pens you worked on for me (my grandfather's Vacumatic and my Duofold). The Duofold now writes wonderfully. And what did you DO to the Vacumatic???-----it looks like it's BRAND NEW and I can even read my grandfather's name on it. Plus it writes so beautifully! What a joy to be its caretaker-----and I will certainly care for it better now than I did when I was 13! Gosh I can't thank you enough for returning this beloved pen to my hand.

Caroline deHedervary

I've been so busy using the three pens you repaired for me that I neglected to thank you for them. I'd tell you they were as good as new -- except that they didn't write this well back then.

You are an artist. The only problem is that I am now "Binderized": I feel like I can only use pens after you've improved them.

Corey Sherman

…as for the pelikan cursive italic…hoochie mamma, is that a nib or what? excellent work…i absolutely love it. thanks a million.

Jeff Liss

The pens arrived today, and they are great. I'm totally blown away by the quality of your work. I had to ink them all and try them out immediately. Between them, there is a nice variety of fine to heavy lines, and all are smooth and a pleasure to write with.

Phil Boudreaux

The 51 is *incredible*. I've had a 21 and a 51 Special, and those *pale* in comparison to the nib you fitted to this 51. Oh man.

Gawd, the Vac is glorious. Why can't Parker (or MontBlanc, or anyone else..) make nibs like that on the Vac? The Vac is officially my journalling pen now ^.^

THANK YOU for such an excellent job!

Louie Gonsalves

I just received the italic nib for my Pelikan fountain pen. I am a calligrapher and I must say I am very impressed. My calligraphy has never looked so good. Thanks for stellar craftsmanship. You have a customer for life…

Kelson Barber