Scheaffer Javelin Needs New Rubber Grip Section

[colobill]

Greetings all,

 

I have an oldish Scheaffer Javelin fountain pen. I love the feel of the rubber grip on the section. However, lately the front (nib end) of this rubber has started to catch on the cap and is now mushrooming out and making it difficult to cap the pen. I have had to stop using it as I can now barely get the cap back on.

 

So, I have a couple questions. First, any idea why this started? Next, what can I do about it? I hate the idea of simply removing the rubber tube. Half the pleasure of using this pen is the comfort from that rubbery grip. Next, can anybody suggest a place to obtain a replacement rubber grip? It looks like a simple piece of flexible rubber hose or tubing, but my local hardware store did't have anything that will work. Should of seen the reaction when I described what I was looking for...

 

Finally, if no tube or actual replacement part is available, is there any sort of paint on rubberizing goop that anybody might be aware of that might work? There is a product you can use to recoat the handles of tools, but it does not look that promising-too thick and viscous, and yellow to boot.

 

I have not attempted to contact the Scheaffer people, as I thought it unlikely they would support such a low level pen.

 

Thanks for any input.

 

Bill Lane

[Chrissy]

I would be tempted to look on eBay for a replacement pen or grip. It's not an expensive pen, so it might be easier to just buy a new or slightly used one.

 

(In order to assist you in your searches, please note that the correct spelling of the brand is Sheaffer)

[colobill]

Got it. That is what I was afraid of.

 

And thanks for the spelling tip. That will help for sure.

 

Bill