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Visconti Divina Proporzione Filler Problem

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My Visconti with the vacuum filler is sorta sticky, and can't be extended out from the barrel. Does this mean I have to send it to Visconti? :(

Montblanc 145, F nib
Faber Castell E-Motion in Pearwood, F nib
Montblanc 149, F nib
Visconti Divina Proporzione 1618, S nib
Montblanc Cool Blue Starwalker, EF nib
Montblanc Solitaire Silver Barley BP
Montblanc Rouge et Noir Coral, M nib

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Is this a new problem or is this the first time you have tried to fill it?

 

When I bought mine, the filler rod was so tight I was afraid I was going to break something pulling it out. After working it a few times it loosened up nicely.

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Is this a new problem or is this the first time you have tried to fill it?

 

When I bought mine, the filler rod was so tight I was afraid I was going to break something pulling it out. After working it a few times it loosened up nicely.

 

Its been a month or two since I've last used it. It cleaned it thoroughly before storing it. It feels like it needs a good oiling or something (dare I say WD-40?).

I've actually just given it another go, and my God do you have to tug! It squeaks and puts up a lot of resistance. The tube also seems to be coated with this white dust each time I extend it from the body. Any way to lubricate the mechanism?

 

Thanks though for the suggestion!

 

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Montblanc 145, F nib
Faber Castell E-Motion in Pearwood, F nib
Montblanc 149, F nib
Visconti Divina Proporzione 1618, S nib
Montblanc Cool Blue Starwalker, EF nib
Montblanc Solitaire Silver Barley BP
Montblanc Rouge et Noir Coral, M nib

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I'm going to send in a Black Divina for a similar problem. I'm going to let the pros deal with it. Used it once and now it won't turn at all. :yikes:

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I'm going to send in a Black Divina for a similar problem. I'm going to let the pros deal with it. Used it once and now it won't turn at all. :yikes:

 

Sorry to resurrect this old thread, but I just received a black Divina Maxi 14K with the same problem. May I ask how you resolved your issue? Did you have to get it professionally fixed? Or were you able to deal with it on your own? Any and all tips/advice are most welcome! :)

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I sent it to Cole's of London, the authorized reps here in the US. They repaired it under warranty and had it back to me in roughly a month. No problems with it since.

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I sent it to Cole's of London, the authorized reps here in the US. They repaired it under warranty and had it back to me in roughly a month. No problems with it since.

Ok, thank you! I bought mine used (although I don't even think it's been inked) so I wonder if I can still send it back to Visconti and pay for the repair? I can pull the knob out, but it's a tough pull, and turning the knob emits a lot of squeaking. I'm just able to twist it with lots of grunting LOL, and it does suck up and expel water when I tested it, but omg my finger and thumb are sore from trying to turn the knob. I wonder if it just needs a good greasing? Is there any way to get into the pen? Or am I just better off sending it back to Visconti?

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Ok, thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it :) I've emailed the Canadian distributor and will hopefully hear something soon. I'm hoping it won't cost too much to repair. Thanks again! :)

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These pens are too awesome when they work properly to not get a proper repair and enjoy them. Glad I could help.

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One drop of silicon oil on the filler rod (once extended), turn and push it inside and then enjoy a supersmooth/perfectly working filler! I did it on my Divina, that was a nightemare 'til I did it.

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