Greg Minuskin

Receiving an email from Japan was one special treat, then to receive an email from Israel doubled the treat, especially when it came in the same day! Ori S. from Tel Aviv recently received his dozen or so nibs retipped in all sorts of different sizes and shapes. Oblique sharp, smooth stub, oblique stub, cursive italic oblique too. Variety is the spice of life and for sure Ori enjoy’s his “spice.” I am more then happy to help with his desires for variety. Ori’s comments below:

Dear Greg
The nibs arrived very safely!
They are all mounted on the pens , and I must say that you don’t stop to surprise me !
The work is fabulous with excellent line variation and superb ink flow .
Thank you so much for your continuing work on my nibs , knowing that your are “over there” is an essence to my and to the pen loving community.

Ori S.

It is always nice to hear from my clients overseas; once such client, Mr. Hironori fancies fountain pens with unique, custom nib requests. Mr. Hironori received a package from me today (Monday morning his time) and after setting up his new found “treasures” in his pens, was quite pleased.

Dear Mr. Greg

Hello, again, Sir.
There is no ink drop between the M1000 Nib & Feed.
The Nib can express Calligraphic writing.
It is fantastic!

Best Wishes,

Regards,

Hironori

Nibs before I retipped them:
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Nibs after the custom retips:
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Hi,
The falcon-music nib pen arrived today, thank you! (I will post ebay feedback later tonight)

I immediately inked it up and tested it, it is ground perfectly for my hand (I am accustomed to a fairly crisp italic nib), and I really enjoy the slight softness, not quite flex, from the falcon shape. I think it makes the nib more forgiving, easier to write with. I am very pleased with it!

thanks,
Kay C.

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José Mª Bielza Maestre
JoBi
josembielza.blogspot.com

It is always nice to see my handiwork in action. The above illustration was done by one of my dear clients, José Mª Bielza Maestre, an fine illustrator in Spain. With his permission, he translated the bubble caption of the cartoon for my fans and allowed me to post it on my site for all to see.

The caption reads “Ah, I found a blanket on da Sea”

Jose uses, as one of his pens for his illustrations, a custom, extra fine, needlepoint Namiki Falcon I especially prepared for him for this type of work. Least to say I am quite pleased with the results, and Jose is too!

Jose says “I used my Falcon pens, the original and modified, loaded with Platinum Carbon Black. Greys of Letraset Promaker enhanced with Paint Shop Pro.”

Greg,

I was finally able to pick-up my Falcom from the post office last night. All I can say is wow!! I stayed up late last night just because I couldn’t put the pen down. A great writing experience for sure. Now I just have to work on my penmanship skills and put this guy to good use

Thanks again,
-Javier G.

Hello Greg,

Received the Parker Vacummatic today…, and want to say thank you! …for the wonderful retipping job, it writes…, “buttery smooth!” …and, for the care you took in packaging and insuring it.

Good job, Greg. I will not only be returning, but officially passing the word onto our calligraphy guild! If that’s ok with you!?

Gratefully,

Rick B.

Greg, thank you very much.

From the moment I took the Parker Vacumatic out of it’s box I have hardly put it down.

Both the pen and the nib are gorgeous, that wet-black stub generated line is a joy to behold.

Along with a red Chinese lacquer Parker Sonnet owned previously by a late friend/correspondent of mine and a vintage flex Waterman it joins my pens as best of breed. This is my first Vacumatic and I love the way it fills.

Once again, thank you very much.

All the best

Phil F.

Received (the) pen safely today…

What can I say …….. P U R F E C T.

Can you clone this nib for me from now on…. you are workman ship is brilliant – looks like the nib left the factory like it – but even far far better it has been adjusted by you.

Mohan

New client named Jas received his custom needlepoint superflex Namiki Falcon yesterday, and emailed me his reaction to the pen, thank you Jas! Please see his comments below:

Hi there.

Wanted to let you know that the Falcon pen arrived yesterday, and I picked it up this morning from the post office. Holy crap the line this thing writes is fine! Will take some practise for me to get used to it, but I’m really enjoying the writing experience with it.

Many thanks for the work you have done on the pen, it’s much appreciated and I realise how fortunate I am to own one of these pens.

Cheers.
Jas.

Always nice to receive feedback, especially from a new client. Thank you Ernie:

Greg,

The pens are safely here, inked, on my desk and being used. Love them both!!! Perfecto!
The Octagon with a more flexy nib to begin with is fun, and the Dragonfly with a firm nib – is a blast too.

I am so so very happy with your work! These are a treat, and give me now no regrets in having sold the Tibaldi Iride you had worked on.

Best regards,
Ernie