146 Ink Flow

[Garyfph]

Hi,

 

My 146's ink flow seems not very good, showing skips when writing a bit fast (like when signing my name), and feel a bit scratchy. It feels better when I write with smaller writing angle with the paper - I mean the vertical angle, not the oblique / horizontal one. I had used permanent ink with the pen before (about 1.5 month), is it possible that the ink deposits is blocking the flow? How can I improve it?

 

Thanks in advance for your advice.

[DecafAmericano]

I have a late 1990's model 146 (purchased new) that had the same issue. Save yourself some long term agony and send it to a nibmeister. I tried twice over a couple of years to have MB fix it, but all they did was put a new feed into it and lubricate the piston. I gave up on them and sent it to Richard Binder (before he stopped doing repairs) and it writes like it SHOULD have now.

 

If I were to do it again, I would send it directly to an independent pen guru and get the nib I paid for. :-)

Edited April 29, 2014 by silvabreen

[Garyfph]

Thanks silvabreen! Unfortunately I'm in HK and I don't know where to find a nibmeister here!