Sailor Converter

[torstar]

Most humble apologies if this has been addressed before, my slight scan of topics didn't dredge it up.

 

I don't like the Sailor converter, the only flaw in their design.

 

Recently a converter has fallen out of the nib grip and caused a mess when I opened up to refill.

 

Is this a common thing? A replacement should take care of it?

[VivienR]

Should take care, eventually converters will fail too. It didn't happen with Sailor, but happened with a Parker, experienced similar mess, except the ink was came out from cap, which I think is even worst... With Parker took me 2 year to broke the converter, and I expect it will happen with Sailor much sooner, maybe its not develop a crack at the mouth, but definitely will loosen the material, since its much softer plastic, than any other converter I seen. Than I can except what happen with you.

[Tinjapan]

I have that happen to me only once, and thankfully it did not cause a mess. Was not with a Sailor though.

 

Actually more recently, the problem with Sailor converts was that were leaking out the back.

 

I use a lot of Sailor pens, have about ten inked now. Have not had a problem other than two converts leaking out the back. These were replaced and no problem since.

[Jezza]

I've had this happen as well, but only once. I think it occurs from the plastic either wearing out, or if they make the plastic too hard, it will eventually split near the opening--which is what happened with a Pilot Con 70 once. These days, I mostly refill carts until they wear out, and then pitch them. I agree with others on here, though: a new converter should fix your problems.

[torstar]

Thanks, you 3, for your helpful answers.

 

It does appear to be leaking out the "top end".

 

I have to have 1 or 2 other Sailor converters sitting around and will give them a shot.