Twsbi Crack? Or Am I Paranoid?

[btb01]

Being fairly new to TWSBI fountain pens (I've had my 580 for a couple weeks now), I've read about the cracking problems and had hoped that it was mainly a problem with the older models and that I wouldn't experience any issues.

 

Then, yesterday, I noticed what looks like it could be a crack forming in the threads on the inside of the cap. Is this somewhere TWSBIs have been known to crack? Is that what's happening here, or am I crazy? I've definitely not over tightened the cap, and I only posted the pen once or twice when I first got it (quickly deciding that was pointless).

 

Either way, I am thankful that if it is a problem (and I can really only see it being a problem if it gets worse; right now, even if it is a crack, it can't be seen except by looking inside the cap, and isn't affecting the function of the pen) it sounds like TWSBIs customer service is good about taking care of this sort of thing. I do love using this pen, and I even have my second TWSBI (a Mini with a 1.1 mm stub nib) on its way.

 

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[LizEF]

It looks like a crack to me. And yes, their customer service is great.

[Inky.Fingers]

mine cracked and flaked off except for the last thread. TWSBI asked for 4$ for shipping fee. just send them picture and the model number.

[Beechwood]

Does anyone know why TWSBI caps crack and are the clear caps more prone to cracking than others?

[Tasmith]

My 580's cap looks just like yours, same spot too.

 

Perhaps it could it just be a seam from manufacturing to help install the metal cap band?

[btb01]

My 580's cap looks just like yours, same spot too.

 

Perhaps it could it just be a seam from manufacturing to help install the metal cap band?

Interesting, thanks for sharing. I had thought the same thing, that it might just be a seam in the plastic there, although if it were, I thought it seemed a little odd that it only goes about halfway up the threads. There is a seam, much thinner/less noticeable, that runs from the bottom of the threads up behind the clip, about 90° from the location of the spot I photographed.

 

I figure for now I'm just going to let it be and keep an eye on it. If it is a crack and it grows, I'll contact TWSBI at that point.

[Tasmith]

Interesting, thanks for sharing. I had thought the same thing, that it might just be a seam in the plastic there, although if it were, I thought it seemed a little odd that it only goes about halfway up the threads. There is a seam, much thinner/less noticeable, that runs from the bottom of the threads up behind the clip, about 90° from the location of the spot I photographed.

 

I figure for now I'm just going to let it be and keep an eye on it. If it is a crack and it grows, I'll contact TWSBI at that point.

 

Mine has that one too. Might just be mould line as there is one opposite of it.

 

Will keep an eye on mine too.