Ink Flow Normal?

[NJguy]

Hello,

 

Just got my new Pelikan M605 (Broad Stub) and have been using it for about a week with Diamine ink and noticed the following.

 

Whenever I sign something and lay it down without putting the cap on and then try to sign something say about 5 minutes later the ink doesn't start to flow automatically.

 

But when I sign something, put the cap back on, lay it down, and then pick it up about 5 minutes later the pen seems to start writing right away.

 

Is this normal?

[Pickwick]

Yes, Unlike ballpoint pens, ink is subject to evaporation because of its fluidity. In my generation the cap of a fountain pen was always replaced immediately after use.

[casualmerlinconstant]

Normal. Good trick is to slide the cap on but not tighten. Let's you pick up your pen in one motion with one hand as well as preventing the drying out from happening.

[jar]

While slide the cap on but not tighten may help with starting, it can lead to other unpleasant experiences like dropping the pen when you forget the lid is not really on.

[casualmerlinconstant]

While slide the cap on but not tighten may help with starting, it can lead to other unpleasant experiences like dropping the pen when you forget the lid is not really on.

True. Has happened to me once. But now I remember to tighten before I pack up haha. That trick works for me, I'd be interested in other peoples tricks too

[Sandy1]

Hi,

 

The nib tip dry-out you mention is quite normal.

 

When I am seated, I typically hold the cap in my Left (non-writing) hand. When I stop writing, I securely cap the pen. If I am writing intermittently (shuffling papers, sorting a bale of bumph), I'll most often post the cap, which keeps it handy and prevents the pen from rolling off the work surface should I set it down for a moment.

 

When standing, I prefer to post the cap, but in the field I often carry a rotring 600, which is an ergonomic nightmare when posted, so the cap gets stowed in the pen's carry slot of my garment/PPE/satchel.

 

Bye,

S1

[WilsonCQB1911]

True. Has happened to me once. But now I remember to tighten before I pack up haha. That trick works for me, I'd be interested in other peoples tricks too

 

I cracked the collar of a 149 and it had to go back to the manufacturer because of this. I'm more careful now.