Need To Post

[mrdavie]

Some of my pens work just fine without posting the cap on the end of the pen. That is true for my Montblanc 146 and 149, and definitey true for my Pelikan M800. I've started writing with one of my older Pelikan M600 pens. Because the previously mentioned pens are longer and heavier, they feel fine in my hand without a posted cap, but the M600 doesn't feel so good - too light and a tad too short. When I try to post the cap, it is loose, even if I push it firmly over the barrel. I love this pen; it writes so smoothly and reliably. So what can I do to make the cap fit firmly over the barre? I don't want to use a rubber mallet to post it! (just kidding)

[Pennata Penna]

Great ideas here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/246053-m600-cap-doesnt-post-securely-any-more/

 

Interesting that his was also an M600.

 

Tony

[2feetplanted]

And have had the same problem with a Piazza Navonna - M620.....

[mrdavie]

Thanks, Tony for the link. I am going to try the tape inside the cap ring. Interesting that this is a repeating problem for other M600 owners. I suspect it is because the material used for the barrel is very smooth.

[Bo Bo Olson]

I just wax my standard sized 200/400 or medium large 605 and don't worry about mars. None of my pens mar because of waxing. I post all my pens of that size and occasional my Large pens too, depending on my mood.

 

I find in standard or medium-large pens, they balance better and are easier to hold.

 

I place the cap on my 605 and give it a gentle shove to set it.

I use two hands, not that I think about it, but I just noticed as I took out my 605 and posted it.

I'm not trying to shove the cap on while holding it in a writing position.

[mrdavie]

the tape in the cap was too easy!