Description
The B8KOPEPC housing allows use of Sailor King of Pen fountain pen nibs into custom pens that can use Bock 380 housings with Pilot cartridge converters.
Manufactured in the USA by Flexible Nib Factory LLC from black ebonite from Nikko (Japan).
Sailor King of Pen nib and feed not included.
Installation Instructions
Remove the King of Pen feed and nib from your Sailor pen:
- Empty your pen of ink in your usual way and rinse out the residue.
- Before removing the nib and feed, note the position of the nib in the section. You will want to have the nib and feed fit similarly in the B8KOPE housing.
- Grasp the nib and feed, at the base only, keeping your fingers off the tines and tip of the nib, and pull them straight out of the pen. If the nib and feed can’t be easily removed, soak the nib and feed in a dilute household ammonia solution for a few hours, and this should allow you to remove the nib and feed from the housing. As a last resort, the nib and feed can be removed using a nib block and punch, but this method should not be necessary unless the pen has been allowed to dry with ink inside. If you do use a nib block and punch, be very gentle, as the end of the feed is quite small, and excessive force can damage the end of the feed.
To install the Sailor nib and feed into the B8KOPEPC housing:
- Place the Sailor nib on the feed. Note that the feed has an inlay, and the nib sits inside this inlay. Position the nib so it fits securely and snugly on top of the feed.
- Without twisting, and keeping your fingers only on the base of the nib and feed, insert the nib and feed fully into the housing. The markings on the nib should be aligned as they were when the nib and feed were installed into your Sailor pen’s section. Make sure the nib is centered on the feed.
- Screw this assembly into the section of your pen. Do not over tighten. Push the Pilot converter onto the nipple. Fill the converter and install the section into your pen and enjoy.
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