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Got a problem with skipping and flow issues

under magnification look like the tip of the feed are nib are apart.

 

any ideas on repairing this problem?

 

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Your nib is probably sprung, however I don't know who can fix it. But maybe Richard Binder can fix it.

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Instead of the advise given above my first port of call would be the MB service centre as they the experts on MB pens and you will also get a warranty for the work. Only if they are unable to help or you don't like their price would I consider an external source.

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Instead of the advise given above my first port of call would be the MB service centre as they the experts on MB pens and you will also get a warranty for the work. Only if they are unable to help or you don't like their price would I consider an external source.

+1 for this advice

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I wouldn't suggest this if you aren't comfortable with DIY repairs on your Montblancs but if I personally had that issue, I would try fixing it myself. It's the same procedure for trying to reduce ink flow and is done best with the nib off of the feed however that can be a nightmare for some, including me. I have taken my pen and held it upside down so the feed is facing up and put the tip of the nib on a flat surface then gently press down to see if it bends towards the feed. The feed may also be the problem and may need pushed together towards the nib with your fingers, essentially squeezing the nib and feed together. Aside from that, I also recommend sending it to MB first to see what they say and then go from there. Is it a flex nib? Or did something happen right before the symptoms started?

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thanks for the advice ! :)

Its not a flex nib. nothing really happened before it started skipping. I tired different inks and initially mystery black worked well, schnider black ink didnt. then MB black started to cause problems. I flushed the nib several times and didn't solve the problem. Then found out the nib and the feeder had a gap !

 

I will get the pen to MB.

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