JM6E Pelikan M400 Feed in JoWo #6 Housing, Black Ebonite

Description

JM6E Pelikan M400 feed in JoWo #6 converter style housing is designed to allow use of Pelikan M2xx/M4xx/M6xx/M7xx gold or steel nibs in pens that use JoWo #6 nib assemblies.

Pelikan M2xx/M4xx/M6xx/M7xx nib not included.

May also be used with vintage 400 nibs, though a heat set of the tip of the feed may be necessary in some cases.

Installation Instructions

You will need to remove the Pelikan nib from the nib assembly. This removal is normally accomplished with a nib knockout block and a punch. Use a light touch and be sure not to bend or twist the nib during disassembly.

To assemble the nib assembly, lay the nib on top of the feed such that the ink slit in the nib is centered over the ink slot of the feed, and the tip of the nib extends about 3mm to 4mm (0.12 – 0.15″) beyond the tip of the feed. Place the housing onto the end of the feed and push it forward until it holds the nib in place but is not fully inserted into the housing. Check the alignment of the nib to the feed and the positioning of the tip of the nib to the tip of the feed and adjust as needed. When the nib and feed are aligned as desired, push the feed and nib into the housing. Check the alignment of the nib on the feed, and the distance from the tip of the nib to the tip of the feed. If alignment or distance is poor, disassemble and try again.

Holding the nib assembly in your fingers over the logo on the nib, without touching the tines, insert the nib assembly into the section of the pen, and turn clockwise until it stops. Do not over tighten; finger tight is all you need. Ink your pen as usual and enjoy.

While assembly can be accomplished using your fingers, it is unlikely you will be able to disassemble it without a nib knockout block and punch.

Note: The M600 nib is longer than the M2xx/M4xx/M7xx nibs. Be sure to check that the nib does not interfere with the cap of your pen before tightening the cap or damage to the nib tip may result.

A note on interference (friction) fit.The M400E nib assembly is held together with an interference fit. This means the diameter of the inside of the housing is smaller than the combined diameter of the nib sitting on the feed. This method of fit is required so the nib and feed don’t move in the housing while you write. The initial fit may be very tight, so tight that you may have difficulty getting the nib and feed fully inserted into the collar.  If the fit is too tight for your finger strength, here are two ways to assist you getting the nib and feed fully inserted into the housing.

1. Soak the feed and collar in warm, soapy water (dish soap works well) for a few minutes, and try again. Chances are the additional lubrication will allow you to fully seat the nib and feed into the collar.
2. After you get the nib assembled into the housing, use your pen’s piston filler to flush the soapy water out of the nib assembly with clean water until all the soap is gone.

If the assembly is still too tight, then use this method (for ebonite only):

1. Soak the housing ONLY in hot water from your tap. You can use water up any temperature that your bare skin can allow, but don’t exceed 60C (140F). Allow the ebonite collar to soak for a few minutes. It will enlarge and soften slightly due to the hot water and make it easier to slide the nib and feed into the housing.
2. Be careful and make sure not to burn yourself in the hot water. Insert the nib and feed into the housing and adjust as needed to align the feed and nib. Allow the assembly to cool to room temperature and it is now ready to be inserted into your JoWO #6 pen.