Laban Mento - could it be converted to ED?

[enricof]

I like the colors (and the prices) of the Laban Mento, but decided to avoid c/c pens (too boring...).

 

After some (fairly positive) experiences with Indian EDs (with four more on the way) and being Edison pens out of my reach, I'm tempted by the Mento. From the pics I see no blind cap or metallic parts.

 

Anybody tried?

[donwinn]

I like the colors (and the prices) of the Laban Mento, but decided to avoid c/c pens (too boring...).

 

After some (fairly positive) experiences with Indian EDs (with four more on the way) and being Edison pens out of my reach, I'm tempted by the Mento. From the pics I see no blind cap or metallic parts.

 

Anybody tried?

 

While I have not had experience with the Mento in particular, I have converted a Pilot Crystal, which actually has a gold-colored ring between the blind cap and the barrel. I did liberally coat the threads with silicone grease, both at the blind cap, and where the section meets the barrel, and experienced no leakage, nor any corrosion of the trim ring, since the silicone kept the ink from coming in contact with it.

 

Donnie

[FrankB]

I would not try it myself. The area where the clip attaches to the cap does not appear to be sealed, thus rendering it unsuitable for use as an eye dropper. Perhaps the cap could be sealed, but I must leave that issue to someone else.

[bluenotegrl]

I tried it...but there's a hole in the end of the barrel. The ink just streamed out all over my desk. I'm sure you could plug up the hole, but...

 

Mine is the orange & black one.

[Robert Hughes]

Dude - I've got a great idea!

 

You've seen the "Mentos and Diet Pepsi" videos on You-Tube, right?

 

Now, imagine if you will - stay with, here. We're stepping away, like outta the box, here.

 

What if we filled up your Laban ED with the above ingredients, then sealed the pen shut, and began to write ...

 

Fsssssstttt! OOH! Toe-tally Rockin', Dude! It'd be Jet-Propelled!

 

Hold on a minute! I'm gonna get my camcorder! We'll Own You Tube!

Edited February 11, 2009 by Robert Hughes

[enricof]

I tried it...but there's a hole in the end of the barrel. The ink just streamed out all over my desk. I'm sure you could plug up the hole, but...

 

Got the message, bad idea...