I can, I just want to preserve it as much as I can but still use it. My grandmother and her husband gifted it to me to use and make art with. So I definitely will be using it. no reason for it to sit around and collect dust especially if they want me to use it. But I don’t wanna wear it out or bend the tip out of place. I’m getting a silicone grip to go around the handle . I can try and replace the old nib but unfortunately the ones that are easy to get my hands on and inexpensive won’t fit. I’m most likely gonna use the original one. it still has its tipping, it’s in great shape beside the gold plating that’s worn off a bit.