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Mine leaked from the right side of the nib first then from the breather hole on the bottom of the pen. It was a mess. Don't use it anymore. First pen I bought strictly for the aesthetics. Bad idea!

I suggest a converter or cartridge seating problem.

 

 

If the section isn't full, and it is a slow or non starter, will just a filling fix it?

Ensuring the section is full, then yes.

 

Back to the topic,

 

Anyway, if a pen were that bad you would not be promoting it...post #60

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/331106-dont-just-tell-us-about-the-pen-youre-using-show-us-2018/page-3

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If the section isn't full, and it is a slow or non starter, will just a filling fix it?

I think so, at least it should, if you put your nib and beather hole in the ink bottle to fill your converter and don't just fill the converter and then install it. The first way should make sure there is ink in the feed.

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That feed holds the same amount of ink as a cartridge or converter. Once primed, it will flow beautifully for ages. But you need to fill it to prime it for action.

 

Remember, these aren’t designed for changing ink colors every few minutes. They’re made to write all day, every day.

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Both me and my wife have one ... (both F nibs)

 

no leaks from the nib, My wife carries her in her purse, so sometimes there are some drops of ink in the barrel on the convertor. But nothing problematic. (probably from dropping her purse)

 

Mine had a lot of airborne time lately, and no leaks in the plane either (I did store it nib side up). Even did a lot of writing on the plane, and it just felt a bit wetter than normal.

 

I do notice much smoother performance with waterman ink than with diamine ink, but apart from that, no complaints.

 

 

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Both me and my wife have one ... (both F nibs)

 

no leaks from the nib, My wife carries her in her purse, so sometimes there are some drops of ink in the barrel on the convertor. But nothing problematic. (probably from dropping her purse)

 

Mine had a lot of airborne time lately, and no leaks in the plane either (I did store it nib side up). Even did a lot of writing on the plane, and it just felt a bit wetter than normal.

 

I do notice much smoother performance with waterman ink than with diamine ink, but apart from that, no complaints.

 

 

There should be no ink inside the barrel, even from a purse drop :( Check out the converter and ensure it's pushed hard home.

 

Waterman ink is good...especially in Waterman pens :D

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Chuckle. :)

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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Heh heh heh...... :lol:

 

 

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I think my budget has leaked funds on these pens.

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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My second Carene amber arrived today. Has broad nib which sadly is barely any broader than my medium.

Fill pen, go to important appointment, pull cap off to take notes, have hands covered in tsuyu-kusa.

Ca was full of ink. So in my limited experience 50% dump ink into the cap.

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Was the Broad nibbed pen new or s/h.

 

Did you use the converter that came with it. If so or no what version converter have you used.

 

Have you checked the converter for leaks.

 

Was the converter installed fully.

 

Do you use t-k in the medium.

 

I have found Carene Broads (L) vary quite a bit. I have had them with very little tipping and some with shed loads.

 

I always like showing this one.

 

 

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There's a Carene listed on the bay and the seller is rumourmongering. He/she would not make a good salesperson.

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I have but one Carene, a Deluxe in blue with a B nib (as Force's). Never an issue with leaks, very reliable writer even if only used occasionally. I really only 'need' one of these but I'm pleased I have it.

"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick; and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."

~ Benjamin Franklin

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I have but one Carene, a Deluxe in blue with a B nib (as Force's). Never an issue with leaks, very reliable writer even if only used occasionally. I really only 'need' one of these but I'm pleased I have it.

A 100% non leaker :yikes: are you sure, not even just a drizzle :puddle:

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A 100% non leaker :yikes: are you sure, not even just a drizzle :puddle:

 

I've had the pen 4-5 years and I can't recall an instance of ink where it wasn't supposed to be.

"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick; and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."

~ Benjamin Franklin

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Same for me: one Carène Deluxe (Prussian Blue), zero leaks.

fpn_1375035941__postcard_swap.png * * * "Don't neglect to write me several times from different places when you may."
-- John Purdue (1863)

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