Safari Section Coming Loose

[NewPenMan]

A Lamy Safari has been in my EDC for about 2 months. I clip it to the lip of my writing bag where it is snug and undisturbed.

 

I notice frequently that the section gets loose by itself. I snug it back down but it works loose again. No clue what's at work in this.

 

When I say "snug," I mean right at the moment you feel that plastic-on-plastic binding which then should require two hands to loosen.

 

I never crank my pens down..I respect the limitations of the materials from which they're made.

 

Any thoughts?

Edited November 20, 2015 by NewPenMan

[jar]

Loose from ...? Body? Cap? Nib? Feed?

[NewPenMan]

Pen section screws into the barrel.

 

;-)

[jar]

But I still am not sure what your issue is. Is the section unscrewing from the body?

[NewPenMan]

So sorry..I thought the title of my post made that clear. Yes, the section of the pen is coming loose from the body of the same pen, and coming loose not by me loosening it.

 

The cap of the pen stays put until I remove it.

[jar]

So sorry..I thought the title of my post made that clear. Yes, the section of the pen is coming loose from the body of the same pen, and coming loose not by me loosening it.

 

The cap of the pen stays put until I remove it.

Okay, wear on the threads of body or section. How old is the pen?

[arcadeflow]

My Safaris and AL-stars always hold very tight the section to the body. Sometimes I feel I might even be screwing my Safaris too hard because it is noisy when I unscrew them. So far so good. I've used my matte black Safari a lot this year and nothing is wrong. In my opinion, you should use pen cases, carrying fountain pens clipped on something or loose in bags is not a good idea in my opinion.

 

That said, I have had problems with a Lamy Noto. It stays loose when screwed in, it only holds tight if I overtighten it, and then the section becomes out of shape with the body. I fixed that with some clear kitchen plastic wrap, the one used to cover bowls in the fridge. I cut a bit of it and wrapped the threads of the section and then screwed the body. Thread seal tape might work perfectly too, and even better, since it is thinner and you can use just the right amount you need.

 

I believe you have a pen with a faulty finish and the movement of hour bag is unscrewing it. It is fixable the way I mentioned.

 

Some Safaris and AL-stars have imperfections in this regard, mostly the only problem it causes is that the ink window doesn't line up with the section, so if try to leave it lined up it will probably be too loose. Maybe that is what is happening to you.

[Runnin_Ute]

Have had an Al Star since the late 1990's (first fp),still using original converter -and for years was one of only two pens.

 

Did have to replace section once though, as the it broke at the threads. Unscrewed broken piece from barrel and put in a new one....

 

The cap isn't as tight as it was. But hey still a good pen.

[Sasha Royale]

Unless you have gremlins tampering with your LAMY, I have to suspect that some vibration/agitation causes the two parts to "walk" loose. How is the writing bag transported ? By bicylce ? Commuter train ? I think some assistance in keeping the two haves from moving (turning apart) is reasonable. Perhaps, move the pen to your person, an see if the section still comes loose.

 

A tiny dab of spirit gum, shellac, or nail polish.

[Ink Blotto]

Does it still have the O-ring in place?

[NewPenMan]

Yep, o ring still there. I cant rule out vibration; section isn't unscrewing itself. ;-)

 

Will try the plumbers tape, pen case, carrying on my person.

Edited November 22, 2015 by NewPenMan

[Glenn Atkins]

silicone grease?

 

Glenn

[NewPenMan]

Hmmm..might that do it?

[in the flow]

I've got the same problem! Safari, a few years old, always stored in a pouch in my bag. I don't think vibration during transport is an issue. (No problems with my Al-star.) Will consider the plumber's tape too.

[RMN]

Before trying plumbers tape, do check for micro-cracks.

In that case the tape would make it worse.

 

 

 

D.ick

[InkyPoetess]

I'm having the same problem with my 1-month-old Safari petrol. My satchel has a vertical pen pocket the exact size to fit a single pen, which I clip the cap to to keep it secure. Frequently, when I remove the pen from the bag, the barrel has partially unscrewed from the grip. This does not happen when the pen is kept in horizontally in my purse.

Edited June 13, 2017 by InkyPoetess

[ParkerDuofold]

I'm having the same problem with my 1-month-old Safari petrol. My satchel has a vertical pen pocket the exact size to fit a single pen, which I clip the cap to to keep it secure. Frequently, when I remove the pen from the bag, the barrel has partially unscrewed from the grip. This does not happen when the pen is kept in horizontally in my purse.

Hi I.P.,

 

I've noticed this same phenomenon, but not only with Safari's, but other brands/models, too; although, it does seem most pervasent on the Safari's.

 

I think it's because the threading on them is pretty slick; it never takes any effort to unscrew the section on a Safari.

 

- Anthony

[sciumbasci]

Mine is so easy to unscrew, I could do it while holding the pen, with only one finger. Plumbers tape did the trick.

[ErrantSmudge]

I see this issue (section coming unscrewed from barrel) on a yellow Safari that dates back to the 1990s. I chalk it up to age and wear.

[Astronymus]

Before trying plumbers tape, do check for micro-cracks.

In that case the tape would make it worse.

 

 

 

D.ick

Had the same thought when I read the thread title.