Faber-Castell Ambition Issues

[casualmerlinconstant]

I don't know about on the Ambition, but the grip/section part did crack on my BASIC A few days ago I noticed and I only had the pen since April 2nd.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1398385605__faber_crack.jpg

 

Also I'm not one for over-tightening threads, many of my pens would be broken if I did. I only tighten enough that it stays on and not wiggling from looseness.

Happened to me too :/. At least its a medium. I don't use mediums haha

[UK Mike]

Happened to me too :/. At least its a medium. I don't use mediums haha

 

My Basic had the same crack and the UK importer replaced the pen free of charge. But the Ambition, as well as being totally different in construction is a much higher quality pen, made with superior materials and has never given me a moments concern. The resins used on the barrel are not the same as the front section of the Basic. The Basic is really just a Basic school pen - albeit a heavy one, dressed up in fancy clothes, and they have had some injection moulding issues on the section.

Edited April 27, 2014 by UK Mike

[KBeezie]

 

The Basic is really just a Basic school pen - albeit a heavy one, dressed up in fancy clothes, and they have had some injection moulding issues on the section.

 

I don't use my pens heavily or with force, should have survived basic school usage if you know what I mean.

[Phormula]

The issue with the Basic is related to the fact that the barrel is made of heavy metal and it is screwed ino the grip section by a plastic ring, that was supposed to be an "ink window".

This heavy construction leaves a lot of stress on the thread and can lead to cracks and ultimately breakage.

 

The Ambition is a completely different pen, the barrel is made either of solid resin or metal.