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I recently received a Pelikan Twist I ordered. Very nice pen, but I have discovered the German notion of how and specifically where I should hold a pen section is at opposition to where my hand wants to hold it. I will not argue, nor am I the slightest bit interested, in which of us is "right". :)

 

My question is, can I move the nib unit so that the slit is lined up with a flat section of the grip, instead of aligned to a point of the triangle as it is now. I have given it a moderate twist, without much affect, but I don't want to apply serious persuasion to it without knowing if that will ruin it. I can write, for short periods of time, with it as it is, but it would be a favorite if I could adjust the alignment.

 

Any advice?

 

thanks!

 

C

 

 

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I don't have a Twist pen, but you could call the vendor the pen came from and ask them about this. If the pen has a pull out nib it might just pull out. If it is a twist, they typically are just like other unscrewing items via the saying: a right twist is righty tighty. Left twist is Lucy goosey.

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The feed pulls straight out. It has a groove on the underside keyed to a ridge inside the section. If you file down the ridge, it might be possible to rotate the nib and feed to the alignment you prefer.

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I see. I was hoping the assembly the nib and feed are in could simply rotate to a different alignment with the grip, but it sounds like it won't. I will take a look at that ridge though.

 

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How many wrist surgeries did it take to make it feel right? Lol

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