OMAS Paragon ink flow problem

[luis]

Hi,

 

I bought a OMAS Paragon HT last week (M nib), I fill it according instructions and the write sensation was very good and soft... until it stops to write! In fact I feel that the ink flow is not constant and sometimes it stops. Then I wait a moment and it starts to write again. It is something that never hapend with any other fountain pens that I have. Does anyone know if this is usual, and stops after a few writing hours (or peges...)?

 

Thanks, Luis

[jar]

First, welcome home.

 

No, a pen that stops writing before it is out of ink is definitely not right. There are a few things you can check though.

 

First, make sure that you are not rotating the nib when you write.

 

Second, empty the pen and give it a good flushing (several times) using either warm water with a few drops of liquid dish detergent added or a mixture of 10 parts water to 1 part non-sudsing ammonia.

 

Let the nib and feed soak in the solution over night and then do a complete flush using clear warm water.

 

See if those cure your problems.

[eestork]

Hi,

 

I bought a OMAS Paragon HT last week (M nib), I fill it according instructions and the write sensation was very good and soft... until it stops to write! In fact I feel that the ink flow is not constant and sometimes it stops. Then I wait a moment and it starts to write again. It is something that never hapend with any other fountain pens that I have. Does anyone know if this is usual, and stops after a few writing hours (or peges...)?

 

Thanks, Luis

I have the same problem and it worked great for about 6 months. I have tried the dishsoap soak and the low dose ammonia soak without success. I would like an answer as I try the same techniques again. eestork

[james566clugston]

Hi Guys,

 

If the pen has been working well for six months,

 

Then it sounds like a problem with the feed or the nib, maybe you have a coagulated ink within the feed channel. Unless the twines have maybe become misaligned or have you material from paper stuck in them.

 

Is this the new paragon or an old style paragon,

 

 

[luis]

Hi guys, Thanks for your help. I follow Jar recomdation using warm watter and some drop of dish detergent. It works until the ink ends. Then I fill it again and the problem started!

 

I suppose I bought a "new" OMAS Paragon, since its a new fountain pen and I read that the paragon was reengineered in 96.

 

I used Parker Quink and Mont Blanc ink. Is OMAS ink more appropriated? If so I bought a pen with a very special pedigree...

 

Rgds, luis

[jar]

Hi guys, Thanks for your help. I follow Jar recomdation using warm watter and some drop of dish detergent. It works until the ink ends. Then I fill it again and the problem started!

 

I suppose I bought a "new" OMAS Paragon, since its a new fountain pen and I read that the paragon was reengineered in 96.

 

I used Parker Quink and Mont Blanc ink. Is OMAS ink more appropriated? If so I bought a pen with a very special pedigree...

 

Rgds, luis

 

Does it have a metal section and an O on the cap top?

 

It sounds like there is ink clogging the feed. The fact that after you flush it and refill it works for that fill but then fails on the next refill points to a feed problem. I would suggest trying two things, one a very prolonged clean routine where you let the nib and feed soak for a day or so, then flush completely and see if that gets more dried ink out (warning, patience and several cycles will be required) and then try one of the really wet inks like Waterman or Diamine blue .