Classique 144 Cap Question

[siamackz]

I tried my friend's 144 today. The slip on cap fits tight. But it rotates if I turn it once it has been capped fully (like my Lamy Safari). Is this normal? Thanks

[Chrissy]

A 144 cap isn't fixed in place like a screw cap would be, so in that respect it's exactly like a Lamy Safari cap and can swivel around and around.

 

If it's very loose, and falls forward then the internal cap clutch might need replacing. This is a common problem with 144 pens.

[siamackz]

Thanks so much, Chrissy!

[Cordovian]

I just happen to have my 144 with me today so I can also confirm that when it is capped you can rotate it but it is tight and does not rotate freely.

[siamackz]

I just happen to have my 144 with me today so I can also confirm that when it is capped you can rotate it but it is tight and does not rotate freely.

Thanks for sharing!

[Chrissy]

I just happen to have my 144 with me today so I can also confirm that when it is capped you can rotate it but it is tight and does not rotate freely.

 

I believe there are 2 versions of end collar and wonder if that makes any difference?

[CS388]

I'm pretty certain that they all swivel, once they're clipped in place.

[Studio97]

My 144 has a lot of mileage on it. Swivels..yes.and snaps on adequately.

[niksch]

My 144 has a lot of mileage on it.

 

So do I Brother, so do I. And I don't swivel like I used to.

[pajaro]

I have found that the cap swivels more freely the more the inner cap wears. The inner cap clutches the trim ring around the nib. It helps if you don't do what I used to do: pull the cap off and push it on repeatedly during meetings. That causes wear on the inner cap. You can usually find inner caps for the 144 on ebay, but I wonder if they are worn and they are probably pulled from pens as the parts sellers disassemble 144s, because they can get more money selling the individual parts.

[siamackz]

I have found that the cap swivels more freely the more the inner cap wears. The inner cap clutches the trim ring around the nib. It helps if you don't do what I used to do: pull the cap off and push it on repeatedly during meetings. That causes wear on the inner cap. You can usually find inner caps for the 144 on ebay, but I wonder if they are worn and they are probably pulled from pens as the parts sellers disassemble 144s, because they can get more money selling the individual parts.

Thanks for sharing !