Lamy Safari Auto Misaligning Tines

[Needhelp]

I open the cap of the safari and write with it but it fells scratchy and i see misaligned tines and i realign them and just start writing with very little pressure and the nib goes back to misaligned position the same way as before.

So how do i fix this? Exams are nearing and i dont have time to get a replacement nib.

Thank you for any help.

[TradeWind]

Remove the nib from the feed and check the tines under a loupe, or as we Indians call it, a magnifying glass and realign the tines with your fingers. A nib that hasn't been broken in yet, will spring back to the original position if adequate force is not applied. If it still doesn't work, I'd suggest buying some Vectors to last you through the exams and after the exams, buy a new nib. Disclaimer: you will void the warranty if you tinker with the nib. However, it's your pen! If you want to, you could shove a firecracker into your pen and watch the additional confetti go flying into the air, just remember you will be held responsible for the consequences.

[Needhelp]

Remove the nib from the feed and check the tines under a loupe, or as we Indians call it, a magnifying glass and realign the tines with your fingers. A nib that hasn't been broken in yet, will spring back to the original position if adequate force is not applied. If it still doesn't work, I'd suggest buying some Vectors to last you through the exams and after the exams, buy a new nib. Disclaimer: you will void the warranty if you tinker with the nib. However, it's your pen! If you want to, you could shove a firecracker into your pen and watch the additional confetti go flying into the air, just remember you will be held responsible for the consequences.

hahahha.....

thank you for the reply but tried all that you said except buying a new nib and buying a vector and BLOWING IT UP!!!!!

[TradeWind]

Hey, I said if you want to.

[TradeWind]

Check the nib carefully. Stare at it from head-on and see if the tines are misaligned. If so, then correct. If it still doesn't work, maybe the tipping of your nib is rough, like very very rough, then polish it by drawing figure 8 on a brown paper bag with your normal angle and pressure, repeatedly. If this is the case, then the reason your Safari feels smooth when you tried realigning with your fingers is because extra ink builds up when you play with the nib. Or maybe it's a case of wrong paper and ink. You didn't specify what size the nib is, so I'm going to assume Fine. Buy some fountain pen friendly paper and write on it. If it feels smooth, then it probably was the paper. If not, get PR Tanzanite, the wettest of all the inks. Still nothing? It probably will be wise to get a new nib. All of this should be done after the exams.

Edited February 11, 2017 by TradeWind

[Needhelp]

I dont know how but while writing i found that it was soo much smoother than before and i dont know how but now it stays aligned. Thank you for your replies.