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So the I just got an Imperial VIII Touchdown and it has the original sticker (or I think it's the original sticker) on the cap. The question is, do I leave it as is, or can I remove it? Well I know I can, but is there a big reason not to? And yes, I paid a wee bit more than the sticker price. :)

 

And by the way, I do plan to use this as soon as I can ink it. Love how it looks and feels, but not sure if I'm keen on leaving the sticker on.

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So far the only stickered pen I have removed the sticker from was one which had been used by the previous owner and myself and the sticker was in poor condition. If you do intend to heavily use the pen, the sticker will with use become quite poor in appearance and you will want to remove it. If however you find after a couple of fills you don't want to continue using it, well, if sold, the sticker might help you get back some of your initial purchase price better than if it was gone, so I suggest wait a little bit, say a months use before removing the sticker.

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