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I've hear all sorts of remedies for this annoying problem. I know I have to send it for repair, but what makes the tines misalign?Is it my fault? What should I do to avoid this? (if I'm at the correct topic area ?)
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Boy that's a good question Sonia. Oh, by the way, this is my first post!! Let me introduce myself. I've been collecting pens for maybe 6 years, but not "seriously." I'm a recreational collector:-) Pretty much an amateur.
So I really wonder if it's my fault that some of my tines click or move about. I try not to be ham-fisted, honest!
And right now I'm using a "51" wirh Noodler's Walnut, a Vanilla Visconti Van Gogh with Lavender Skrip, and a Souveran 400 (how do you pronounce that?) with Pelican Royal Blue. I just filled the Van Gogh and I'm suspicious--last time she was very naughty, and I think she needs professional help.
Mark
So I really wonder if it's my fault that some of my tines click or move about. I try not to be ham-fisted, honest!
And right now I'm using a "51" wirh Noodler's Walnut, a Vanilla Visconti Van Gogh with Lavender Skrip, and a Souveran 400 (how do you pronounce that?) with Pelican Royal Blue. I just filled the Van Gogh and I'm suspicious--last time she was very naughty, and I think she needs professional help.
Mark
| QUOTE (alvarez57 @ Feb 19 2007, 05:35 AM) |
| I've hear all sorts of remedies for this annoying problem. I know I have to send it for repair, but what makes the tines misalign?Is it my fault? What should I do to avoid this? (if I'm at the correct topic area ?) |
Bit more detail might help Sonia
The only pens I have had where the tines were misaligned are the Grizzy type Fleabay finds. Except for a couple, I have managed to straighten then out, and get then writing well. Takes time, patience and practice, well that and inky fingers
In normal use I have not had a pen where the nib has developed misaligned tines.
I guess that if you had a heavy hand and dragged the nib that could cause problems, but my experience is limited.
Jim
| QUOTE (JimStrutton @ Feb 19 2007, 04:09 PM) |
| I guess that if you had a heavy hand and dragged the nib that could cause problems, but my experience is limited. Jim |
Dear Jim, that is my fear with the Nakaya pen that I raved so much about. I may think it was also part of a mistake of mine giving it, momentarily , to a friend to try...after that, I noticed the mislalignment...*sigh* oh well...
It is entirely possible to bend a nib by using "ball point" pressure on it. The finer the nib, the more likely this is to happen.
I no longer lend FP to anyone unless it's my Dewen or similar Chinese "barn nail" nib type -- I don't think they can bend those, and it's fairly obvious which side goes up in use.
If you find you pen clicking in use, you are pressing MUCH to hard -- properly adjusted, the pen will write at zero pressure from capillary flow only. Firm pressure will bend and twist the tines, wear the nib funny, and make the pen "scratchy" to use. Evey the finest point should be almost effortlessly smooth.
Peter
I no longer lend FP to anyone unless it's my Dewen or similar Chinese "barn nail" nib type -- I don't think they can bend those, and it's fairly obvious which side goes up in use.
If you find you pen clicking in use, you are pressing MUCH to hard -- properly adjusted, the pen will write at zero pressure from capillary flow only. Firm pressure will bend and twist the tines, wear the nib funny, and make the pen "scratchy" to use. Evey the finest point should be almost effortlessly smooth.
Peter
And I shouldn't blame my friend entirely.. I tried yesterday to align it myself and momentarily it sort of worked, but I also realised I had put too much pressure on it, especially writing fast.
Thank you all for the info!
It will go on its way to repair!
Thank you all for the info!
It will go on its way to repair!
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