In Germany there are skilled restorers who can grind and adjust nibs, e.g. the specialist known as Dr. Ink, reachable via doerrbecker.de. For demanding work such as replacing tipping, making a modern nib flexible or working in stub and italic grinds, the level in Germany, by collector judgement, does not reach Richard Binder or John Mottishaw. Therefore shipping to John Mottishaw (nibs.com) is recommended; the handling runs reliably and pleasantly via office manager Pat Ackor; phone arrangements are possible. Shipping and customs formalities to the USA must be factored in.