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All the Delta piston pens that I have purchased, except one, have the ratchet/clutch/safety type piston (forget what they call it), to prevent damage to the piston during filling. The one that doesn't have this mechanism is a Roma Imperiale (Oversize, that I recently purchased). Can someone who owns one of these pens tell me what type of piston their pen has, and (approximately) when the purchased the pen. I have seen ads and write-ups that describe the pen with the ratchet type, and some that give no description. Also, if anyone owns the newer, mid-size version of this pen, what type of piston does it have?

 

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Huh? My oversize definitely ratchets.

I figured that if anyone replied to my question, it would probably be you... I remember you posting how much you like the pen. I guess it's not a big thing. I got it from Marco (at a very good price), and he has always treated me honestly and fairly.

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Huh? My oversize definitely ratchets.

 

 

My Roma Imperiale also has the ratcheting piston.

Can either of you tell me when you purchased your pen?

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Can either of you tell me when you purchased your pen?

 

2013-06-09

 

As best as I can recall, vendors were clearing out the last of the first batch Roma Imperiales at the time.

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2013-06-09

 

As best as I can recall, vendors were clearing out the last of the first batch Roma Imperiales at the time.

Interesting. I purchased mine about a month ago. The other day, I sent the following message to Martemodena:

 

Marco,

First, I wanted to let you know that I received the DV Oversize and extra nib, and that there were no extra charges... Thanks!

Second, I told you about the few problems that I had with the Roma Imperiale (described at the end of this correspondence). There is something else that I noticed about the pen. It does not have a ratchet piston (that prevents overturning the piston when filling the pen). I know that there were a few problems with leaking ratchet pistons. Was this pen refitted with a regular piston to fix or prevent this problem? Also, when I changed the nib from the bold one that came with it, to the medium one I purchased from you, I noticed that the large ebonite feeder fits in OK, but does not have a clockwise or counterclockwise stopping point, as most feeders do - The insertion end is round, not rectangular like other Delta feeders. This makes the setting of the nib a bit more difficult (especially since the nib, when at its proper insertion depth, is slightly short of the internal rear stopping point). Is this normal?

 

 

He Replied: be kind, let us talk about your message with Delta, actually we are not able to respond to your questions.
My colleague Giulio will send you a technical expertize to clarify the situation
Kind regards
Marco
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I bought mine within the past year from italianpens in FL, USA. It ratchets.

 

There's a new mid-size? And there was a 'first batch' of the originals?

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Does it have a low serial number?

<strong class='bbc'>Current Pens</strong>Montblanc 161, 162, 146 Solitaire Silver Barley BB, 146P EF, 149 OBB, Generation BP, Solitaire Steel Doue BP Waterman Edson M, Omas 360 L.E Vintage 2013 B, Omas Paragon HT B, Platinum President B, Pilot Custom 74 B, Sailor King Profit Ebonite B

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Does it have a low serial number?

Have to pull mine back out of the closet... Will get back to you tomorrow.

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The serial number, in the warranty book and on the blind cap, is 0642. I have no idea of how many of these pens have been made, so I don't know the general significance of the number (regarding the manufacturing age of the pen).

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Did you get a response from marco about the piston im eyeing one up again

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Did you get a response from marco about the piston im eyeing one up again

Interesting that you should ask... Still no word from him, so I dropped him a message of reminder. Will post here as soon has I have some info.

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Hes normally fast with responses. Maybe it was too technical for him. Id like to know if the oversize hes selling has the rachet piston. I might ask him

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