Refilling the Lamy Studio

[tldjvu]

Thanks to all those who helped me choose out my new Lamy Studio with a Fine Point Nib. The line thickness is about the same as my .7mm mechanical pencil. Almost no difference. Thanks again. However, I do have other questions for all those with Lamy Studio's:

 

1. To refill the pen, you would submerge the nib AND part of the front section (the grip section) into the ink bottle, right? The reason I asked this is because several post only suggest that you would dip only the nib. The problem for me is that no ink gets sucked into converter. I would have to stick the nib and the front section into the bottle because it seems like ink is vacuumed up from the "square looking part" on the back side where the feeder is at.

 

2. The converter just sits onto the front section seal, right? That is no locking mechanism, no twisting, etc.

 

3. When flushing the pen, can I submerge the entire pen in water? or would that just be asking for a ruined pen?

 

Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.

Edited June 11, 2009 by tldjvu

[coldman]

Thanks to all those who helped me choose out my new Lamy Studio with a Fine Point Nib. The line thickness is about the same as my .7mm mechanical pencil. Almost no difference. Thanks again. However, I do have other questions for all those with Lamy Studio's:

 

1. To refill the pen, you would submerge the nib AND part of the front section (the grip section) into the ink bottle, right? The reason I asked this is because several post only suggest that you would dip only the nib. The problem for me is that no ink gets sucked into converter. I would have to stick the nib and the front section into the bottle because it seems like ink is vacuumed up from the "square looking part" on the back side where the feeder is at.

 

2. The converter just sits onto the front section seal, right? That is no locking mechanism, no twisting, etc.

 

Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.

 

You dip the pen so that the entire nib is immersed. This means that the front few millimeters of the grip section must also be immersed.

[ZeissIkon]

Thanks to all those who helped me choose out my new Lamy Studio with a Fine Point Nib. The line thickness is about the same as my .7mm mechanical pencil. Almost no difference. Thanks again. However, I do have other questions for all those with Lamy Studio's:

 

1. To refill the pen, you would submerge the nib AND part of the front section (the grip section) into the ink bottle, right? The reason I asked this is because several post only suggest that you would dip only the nib. The problem for me is that no ink gets sucked into converter. I would have to stick the nib and the front section into the bottle because it seems like ink is vacuumed up from the "square looking part" on the back side where the feeder is at.

 

2. The converter just sits onto the front section seal, right? That is no locking mechanism, no twisting, etc.

 

3. When flushing the pen, can I submerge the entire pen in water? or would that just be asking for a ruined pen?

 

Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.

 

Correct on filling -- like drinking through a straw, you can't have an entry point for air or you'll get no ink; by submerging the forward edge of the section as well, you ensure that there's no place for air to draw in. Also correct, the converter just slips over the cartridge nipple (with most pens, including Lamy as far as I'm aware). There are a few kinds that screw in or use a bayonet lock, but they're the exception.

 

And with almost all pens, it's perfectly fine to submerge the entire pen in water (the exceptions here are found in vintage pens made of casein, which will soften in water, and vintage hard rubber, which can discolor).

[altecniblick]

Thanks for asking these questions, and for the answers given. Having the same issue refilling my Studio. I thought I was doing something wrong. I love this forum.

[tldjvu]

Two more newbie questions, if you guys don't mind:

 

1. In the area "A," is there suppose to be a wet "spot" or residue that remains on top of the nib or is it suppose to be dry? Is there a way to make that adjustment or a professional would have to do that?

 

2. In the area "B," when closing the cap and taking it off, is there suppose to be a slight ink residue or streaks of ink on the grip section? (I sometimes close the pen sideways. I understand that you are no suppose to close it with the nib pointing down because ink will drip in the cap and dry up in there.)

 

Thank you for all of your responses.

[diplomat]

Wow, that nib is dirrrrty!

 

1. No problem in having some ink spot on the nib, that's pretty normal on Lamy nibs. But yours seems to me too dirty. Is the picture taken after a refill? I suggest to wipe the nib with a blotting paper to check if there is any leak from the seam between the section and the nib. Anyway, because the dirtyness of the nib I recommend to wipe the nib regularly to be able to monitor what's happening. The strangest thing to me is how dirty is the section ring (the last part of the section). In my Studio that's always clean, even after the refill. Btw: which ink are you using? Try to use a different one to see if the flow improves.
2. That's an evidence that your pen has a problem: that area must be ink free. You most probably have a problem of leaking from the section/feed. Try to clean to spot where's the problem. Try to look into the cap to spot if there is too much spilled ink too.

 

Cheers,

 

[bphollin]

I agree with the above. The ink that accumulates on the nib (picture A.) is called "nib creep" around here, and I've never seen it that bad on my Lamy Studio, Safari or Al-Star (all of which use the same nib and feed). It is possible that ink is accumulating in the cap and then leaking on to the section (your picture B.). I've had that happen on a Lamy 2000, but not as bad as in your pictures. Try soaking the cap in water to see if any ink comes out.

 

I think your pen is damaged, which is too bad for you. See if you can return it to the point of sale. If you are in the States LamyUSA has good service; you can contact them at 1-800-345-6798, Ext. 0 (they will identify as Filofax, but they also handle Lamy).

 

Good luck and sorry you're having trouble. I really like my Studio and I hope you can get yours working right soon.