My last couple nib pins also had defects, I’ve gotten used to it , luckily they were easy fixes . I just hope jjp and stern continue to improve their quality control . I lived in Chicagoland area for nearly 10 years plus and I’m not a believer that the workforce that resides there is top notch , they lazy . I know because I was one of them I took siesta three times a day or went to the local bar during lunch and pounded a couple . Imagine my quality control !
And the newer generation ? Forgetta bout it !