Cure For The Ahab Ink Leaking

[James Tasma]

Drill a tinny hole in the end of the cap in a spot where the clip will hide the hole.

The cap on the Ahab needs a vent since the internal volume of the cap is high. I noticed that it would drip ink in the cap shortly after putting the cap on. I think what is happening is the cap is warmed by your hand putting it on and then when it cools it pulls out a little bit of ink. The problem seems to be there even when the pen is full of ink and worse when partially full.

[TSherbs]

Drill a tinny hole in the end of the cap in a spot where the clip will hide the hole.

The cap on the Ahab needs a vent since the internal volume of the cap is high. I noticed that it would drip ink in the cap shortly after putting the cap on. I think what is happening is the cap is warmed by your hand putting it on and then when it cools it pulls out a little bit of ink. The problem seems to be there even when the pen is full of ink and worse when partially full.

That's gonna dry the nib out more while capped.

 

I heat-set my feed and that cured my leaking Ahab problem.

[Freddy]

Fascinatin' Stuff.

 

Why is it helpful?

Explain..........................................

Not for me..but for the folks who are gonna buy into this Stuff.................

 

Fred

and this.................too

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/279024-how-i-stopped-nib-creep/?do=findComment&comment=3197984

 

And..Welcome Aboard! JT..Relax and enjoy your time here..............

[James Tasma]

The effect can be simulated by just not putting the cap on tight. I drilled a hole using a .008 drill made to make holes in printed circuit boards. Not much moisture is going to escape.

Being a pen designed for a flex nib, the nib area remains quite full of ink. The slightest change in pressure causes a drop of ink to fall from the nib.

I have heard of people giving up on Ahab pens because of this.