Need Help

[Xqmano]

Hello,

 

 

I have a few problems I need some help with.

 

My montblanc 149 and a cross townsend both have slightly bent clips. It really annoys me having that little gap between the cap and the end of the clip. I have tried the trick with the key, but I'm scared of scratching the cap. Is there any way to get the clip loose in order to get it back into shape? Or any other trick that has worked for you?

 

Also, I discovered today, my Monteverde prima is stuck in the cap. When I try to uncap it, I only screw the barrel off. I can't tighten the barrel too much either, as that will only tighten the cap further and I'm afraid of using pliers as I think it will damage the threads. Any ideas?

[Markthetruck]

The "key trick" is better done with a chopstick, a couple of popsicle sticks of a wedge of hardwood, only if you cannot remove the clip to bend it back in hand or with soft grip pliers.

The Monteverde: try removing the barrel as it seems to want to go that way anyway, and grip the section thread with a soft rubber pad as is used to grip jar lids. It will give you the purchase you need on the pen and not do harm. Also, try a warm bath before turning if you feel there may be ink in there giving you added tension.

[UK Mike]

100% agree with Mark.

 

The jar gripper should free up the Prima without a problem. I have a Nemosine Singularity that does the same quite regularly - mainly because of an unhappy mixture of tolerances, thread pitches and material friction.

 

Never had it happen with my Prima - YET! - I love that pen.

[jar]

Montblanc and Cross can probably replace the caps for you or a good fountain pen repairman tighten them.

 

To get your section out of the cap first try soaking both cap and section in a water/detergent mix over night.

[Xqmano]

Thank you all for the help. Using a broad rubber band helped with the prima. I haven't tried the clips again, but if this doesn't help either, I think I will take jar's advice and get a repairman to look at them.