Replace the pen nib

Replace the pen nib

Tip: Replace your pen nib when it is approximately 1 mm (1/25 inch) or has a sharp edge.

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Replace the pen nib

  1. If it is included with your device, use the round, metal nib removal tool to remove your pen nib. If the metal nib removal tool is not included, use a built-in nib remover. Also see: Where to find the nib remover.

    2. Illustration showing one hand holding a pen nib remover ring while the other hand pulls the nib out of the pen. A magnified inset highlights the opening in the nib remover where the nib is inserted
    Round, metal nib removal tool
    Illustration showing one hand holding a pen while the other hand guides replacement nib straight into the pen. An arrow indicates the direction for inserting the nib
    Built-in nib remover (see below for various locations).

  2. Get a replacement nib and slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen.

    Illustration showing one hand holding a pen near the tip while a finger on the other hand pushes a replacement nib straight into the pen. An arrow indicates the direction for inserting the nib

  3. Push the nib in slowly and firmly until it stops.

Where to find the nib remover

Many devices come with a round, metal nib removal tool included in the box with your Wacom device:Illustration of a round metal nib remover tool with an opening, shown near a pen nib to indicate removal
Other devices come with a built-in nib remover, which can be located in a variety of locations:
On the bottom of a pen stand: Illustration of a red arrow pointing to the nib remover on the bottom of a round pen stand Illustration of a pen stand with the bottom part removed and an arrow pointing at the nib removal tool location underneath it
On the removable pen holder attached to the side of your device: Illustration of a removable pen holder attached to the side of a device, with a built-in nib remover highlighted
Underneath one of the built-in stand legs: Illustration of a built-in stand leg lifted to reveal a hidden nib remover underneath the stand
Inside the pen: Illustration of a pen with the grip section removed, showing a nib remover stored inside the pen body
Inside the pen holder: Illustration showing the pen holder with its top cover lifted and a red arrow pointing toward a nib removal tool inside the pen holder. The removal tool is not visible in the illustration

Where to find replacement nibs

The extra nibs are stored in different places for different devices. First, look in the box that your device was packaged in. If you do not see the nibs there, try these places:

  • If your pen can be disassembled, nibs can be stored inside the pen.
  • If your device included a pen case, check there.
  • If your device has a removable compartment cover on the back, slide it open.
  • If your device included a pen stand, unscrew the pen stand.
    • Tip for the Pro Pen 2 stand: To screw the stand back together, line up the dots on the bottom of the stand and the recess. Then, gently guide the bottom of the stand to the right until you feel it click into place.
  • If your device includes a pen holder attachment, check there.
  • If your device has built-in stand legs, the replacement nibs may be located underneath one of the legs.

If you need more nibs, you can purchase them from the Wacom eStore.

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