I was able to confirm dpmahon's theory that the interruption of ink flow is caused by a gap between nib and feed system, which interrups capillary action.
To prove that, I re-inked the pen and wrote past the skipping stage until the nib refused to write altogether. Then I inverted the pen (as if I were to write with the back side of the nib), and pushed the nib against the paper until the nib flexed and made contact with the feed system. Almost immediately I saw a tiny spot of ink on the paper. Then I turned the pen around and started to write normally.
I've repeated this cycle a half dozen times since refilling the pen, and every time I was able to get the dry nib to start writing again.
The gap is a flaw in the feed system of my pen, and I'm guessing it's caused by poor assembly or poor selection of materials. Anybody else with this problem?
Aldo
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I was able to confirm dpmahon's theory that the interruption of ink flow is caused by a gap between nib and feed system, which interrups capillary action.
To prove that, I re-inked the pen and wrote past the skipping stage until the nib refused to write altogether. Then I inverted the pen (as if I were to write with the back side of the nib), and pushed the nib against the paper until the nib flexed and made contact with the feed system. Almost immediately I saw a tiny spot of ink on the paper. Then I turned the pen around and started to write normally.
I've repeated this cycle a half dozen times since refilling the pen, and every time I was able to get the dry nib to start writing again.
The gap is a flaw in the feed system of my pen, and I'm guessing it's caused by poor assembly or poor selection of materials. Anybody else with this problem?
Aldo
To prove that, I re-inked the pen and wrote past the skipping stage until the nib refused to write altogether. Then I inverted the pen (as if I were to write with the back side of the nib), and pushed the nib against the paper until the nib flexed and made contact with the feed system. Almost immediately I saw a tiny spot of ink on the paper. Then I turned the pen around and started to write normally.
I've repeated this cycle a half dozen times since refilling the pen, and every time I was able to get the dry nib to start writing again.
The gap is a flaw in the feed system of my pen, and I'm guessing it's caused by poor assembly or poor selection of materials. Anybody else with this problem?
Aldo
It only makes sense the gap would be a problem, bet it is the only FP you have that the point is not flush with the feed. This problem was not known at the pen store where I buy pens. As far as I know it not been written about before on this network. When I saw your post it was the perfect time to address this issue
dpmahon, have you tried to have it fixed? I worry about the fact that the nib is inlayed and the cost may be very high
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dpmahon, have you tried to have it fixed? I worry about the fact that the nib is inlayed and the cost may be very high
Not yet, I may take it back to the store, convince them it is a defect, and have them send it back to Waterman for repair.
QUOTE(Aldo in Avila @ Feb 22 2008, 06:44 AM) [snapback]522196[/snapback]
I was able to confirm dpmahon's theory that the interruption of ink flow is caused by a gap between nib and feed system, which interrups capillary action.
To prove that, I re-inked the pen and wrote past the skipping stage until the nib refused to write altogether. Then I inverted the pen (as if I were to write with the back side of the nib), and pushed the nib against the paper until the nib flexed and made contact with the feed system. Almost immediately I saw a tiny spot of ink on the paper. Then I turned the pen around and started to write normally.
I've repeated this cycle a half dozen times since refilling the pen, and every time I was able to get the dry nib to start writing again.
The gap is a flaw in the feed system of my pen, and I'm guessing it's caused by poor assembly or poor selection of materials. Anybody else with this problem?
Aldo
To prove that, I re-inked the pen and wrote past the skipping stage until the nib refused to write altogether. Then I inverted the pen (as if I were to write with the back side of the nib), and pushed the nib against the paper until the nib flexed and made contact with the feed system. Almost immediately I saw a tiny spot of ink on the paper. Then I turned the pen around and started to write normally.
I've repeated this cycle a half dozen times since refilling the pen, and every time I was able to get the dry nib to start writing again.
The gap is a flaw in the feed system of my pen, and I'm guessing it's caused by poor assembly or poor selection of materials. Anybody else with this problem?
Aldo
might be the problem with my Liason. thanks
I am having a similar issue with my brand new Waterman Charleston. I can write with it consistently roughly the length of one paragraph and then it quits. If I write with it absolutely vertical or it can be taken to side and draw small circles with it then it will start back up. Other than that the pen writes beautifuly.
So, ink flow is a general problem with these pens?
No, I think you may just have an odd ball. I have a Carene and although I just got it I it's already in my top three. I always flush my pens with an ammonia/water mix and they write wonderfully. My Carene is flawless 
I also have a Waterman Phileas that is for the money one of the best writers that I own.
I also have a Waterman Phileas that is for the money one of the best writers that I own.
I've got SEVEN [7] and no problems. Other than my addiction to them 
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