Repairing broad-edge metal nibs

[Chessie]

Is it a well established practice to repair nibs in the 1.4mm range if they get bent out of shape?  I managed to get one running, again, and I'm big on renewables for crafting, but they're like...a dollar, and you can buy them in bulk for less.  If I bust one, should I even bother repairing or am I going to end up with one of the tines snapping off one day soon and splooshing ink all over a project?

A well established fact of knife sharpening is that when the tip of a knife is bent, it will break eventually.  I can straighten a knife out and get it functioning properly, but I tell customers 'This will break one day.  The internal structure is damaged.' and usually between 6 months and 2 years later they come back and say 'Here, it happened, can you fix it?'

That's not a huge deal, mind.  Happens to everyone eventually.  Just curious if it's worth the repairs or if I'm risking issues.

[AnasaziWrites]

Is it a well established practice to repair nibs in the 1.4mm range if they get bent out of shape?

No. Not worth your time.

I managed to get one running, again, and I'm big on renewables for crafting, but they're like...a dollar, and you can buy them in bulk for less.  If I bust one, should I even bother repairing or am I going to end up with one of the tines snapping off one day soon and splooshing ink all over a project?

Nibs are made to be expendable. Toss it in the recycling bin if you are into renewables.

A well established fact of knife sharpening is that when the tip of a knife is bent, it will break eventually.  I can straighten a knife out and get it functioning properly, but I tell customers 'This will break one day.  The internal structure is damaged.' and usually between 6 months and 2 years later they come back and say 'Here, it happened, can you fix it?'

That's not a huge deal, mind.  Happens to everyone eventually.  Just curious if it's worth the repairs or if I'm risking issues.

A knife may be a different matter, perhaps being worth hundreds of dollars or more, or have sentimental value to the owner. Might be worth repairing if such.

[Erica McPhee]

I like to get every last letter out of a nib but have been known to push it too far and they go splat. So now at the first or second snag, I change it out. It’s silly really since I probably have enough nibs to last a few lifetimes! I agree with Mike, not worth the risk on a project. 

[Cyril Jayant]

Broad edge  nibs ARE  cheaper and not worthwhile  taking trouble re-fixing them. Once a nib is missed tined or bent  if you regain  back it to a usable state  it is never the same.
Any vintage DREAM POINTS is worthwhile  to reshape but they will not be the same.
You can't compare Knife sharpening to pen/ nibs reshaping. Nib and a knife plate has two different  functions. 

[hudson32]

If you have managed to repair a bent nib and it is functioning properly, it should be fine to use. However, there is always a risk of future issues, such as the tines snapping off or ink leakage, especially if the nib has been significantly compromised. Repairing a nib doesn't restore it to its original structural integrity, and there is a chance that it may break or cause problems down the line. And I think the relatively low cost of 1.4mm nibs, it may be more cost-effective and convenient to simply replace a damaged nib rather than attempting a repair. This way, you can ensure consistent performance and minimize the risk of unexpected issues during your works