Sailor Resin Cracking issue?

[kimpossible]

Hello. I have been looking more into Sailor pens recently. Something about them really just got me intrigued. Considering my budget range, I thought the 1911s lineup was the most appropriate one. However, I have heard about some cases of them prematurely cracking. Is this true?  I wish to keep it for a long time. Thank you!

Edited March 1, 2022 by kimpossible

[A Smug Dill]

1 hour ago, kimpossible said:

I have heard about some cases of them prematurely cracking. Is this true?

 

I haven't seen any cracking on any of the over two dozen Sailor pens I have here.

 

I've heard of resin cracking on Platinum #3776 Century pens; but I haven't seen that on mine either.

[langere]

I have never heard of Sailor resin cracking.  I have ten pens, some for two decades, and no issues.

 

Erick

[JulieParadise]

Me neither, no cracking nor cracking reports of others that I recall.

[gmax]

I have never seen this affect my Sailor pens, nor ever heard it being reported.

[stan]

Larger Sailor models in the 1970s had black sections that were prone to cracking. This may have been due to pressure while slanting the pens when writing. In purchases more than a handful were discovered. Have not seen the problems with plastics of other colors so guess it may be formulation.

[PithyProlix]

I have four 1911 Standards (or 'Profit', the same model - the model names, or what they are commonly called, are a bit inconsistent and confuses me some), all purchased second hand, three black, one ivory-colored, all opaque plastic. I don't know the exact ages but only one is a newer pen (the ivory one). No cracking whatsoever. All are being used by me - they don't just sit around unused.

 

I have never heard that this model has any issue with cracking. Moreover, I have a lot of Japanese pens, 1960s to current vintage, and, all in all, the plastics seem to age especially well. 

 

Note that the current warranty on new Sailor pens is limited to one year. 

Edited March 2, 2022 by PithyProlix
edit to clarify the Sailor 1911 version

[TitoThePencilPimp]

no cracking on my 10 sailors. 3 of them were purchased 8 years ago. all see regular use.

[stan]

I should clarify. The 1911 models are not prone to cracking. Models that predate their introduction (about 1980) have the problem.

[TitoThePencilPimp]

I forgot to mention, that I do notice brassing on the cap bands. The brassing appears only on the 1911's that came with 14k nib. The ones with 21k nib, so no signs of brassing.

[awa54]

The regular line Pro Gear and 1911 models are listed as being PMMA/acrylic resin, this plastic tends to be very stable over time. 

 

I only own two modern Sailor pens in this category, but both have been durable in everyday use. My vintage sailors have also been rugged in use, with a few of them likely being almost 60 years old at this point.

[jmccarty3]

I have numerous Japanese pens from all three major makers (and their luxury subsidiaries). The only crack I have ever experienced was in the barrel of a Pilot 823 near the piston knob. It was repaired by an expert and has given no further trouble. All my other pens have been trouble-free. I believe you can buy any new Sailor with confidence, but personally I choose the larger 1911 and ProGear models with 21k nibs, since they appear more substantial and fit my hand better. The King of Pen model, of course, is impeccable.