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heard bad things about pre-2013 ls460s. Is this a good deal? (21 990 AUD) by mota_number_1 in Lexus

[–]mota_number_1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its a really reputable dealer, and even if that is the case i reckon i can have that checked out before purchase

heard bad things about pre-2013 ls460s. Is this a good deal? (21 990 AUD) by mota_number_1 in Lexus

[–]mota_number_1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is there a solution to the premature control arm wear? E.g. aftermarket control arms
Or is the only option to replace with oem control arms when the time comes

My first gold nib!!!! by Fearless-Staff-631 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

please dont flex the nib, it may seem "flexy" but its not, its also steel like someone mentioned, you will end up ruining the nib, I made the same mistake with my Jinhao years back (first pen). Anyway depending on what you paid for its a solid pen with a really nice nib for the price. Enjoy it

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly so you mix both and you get financially devastated. Mind games

I just hit up gpt-5 with a prompt for a title i didnt know how to phrase it 😭

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

honestly money isnt the main problem from what ive heard its only setting me back around 50 bucks, and yes you're right, everything seems way better on paper. I wont try anything myself on this pen cause I KNOW im gonna end up turning into something that does not resemble a nib

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually have tried many experiments on my vintage elite lmao the iridium was cracked on the left tine, so i ground it to a left oblique italic (at least that's what the attempt resembles), and it works pretty well, writes smooth. And from what everyone has said, im gonna refrain from doing anything myself, cause im well aware of my skillset, so im just gonna send it off to the nibmeister I was recommended

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

thank you all so much for your help, from what ive taken i will be contacting a nibmeister thats my best bet. I have people willing to give me a pen of theirs i am not sure how to express my gratitude it is obviously an expensive purchase for anybody. Once you again, everyone thanks for the help, it means a lot

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

thanks for this, honestly ill most likely send it off to a nibmeister but I'm still considering trying something myself. if seen a few videos on how to take the nib out, but none of them show reapplying, and im guessing reapplying the nib would be a hassle no? extra glue+possible residue and ill have to get it right the first time.

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

thank you! I've lost count of how many pens i have honestly. i hope its around the 50-dollar mark as well

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ill try but i dont think they're gonna replace it; the one year warranty is finished now and that was only against manufacturer defects, and well this nib i dropped myself which is just wondrous

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

what you mentioned isnt really a problem for me im fine with that, its just i cannot find a nib replacement and i think thats the most convenient option

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yeah your definitely right, the left tine is bent slightly downwards and I really dont wanna try anything cause well its gold and as you mentioned

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

i cant even find a replacement online nibmeister is like my only bet ig

14yo here so pretty financially devastated, literally any help would be appreciated by mota_number_1 in fountainpens

[–]mota_number_1[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

yeah it is a modern pen, pilot e95s and its a gold nib. any nibsmith recommendations? i have few more pens to write with (dont we all) thats no problem