How does the writing tip retract? Do you twist it to retract it or is it a push button on end?
151741
It twists to extend and retract. It is not going to twist open if you put it in a pants pocket.
1639535
The only problem I have had is the same as others when it does not fully retract. I resolve this by doing what they did, and that is to pull it out further and then retract it again. I have never had a problem of not retracting at all, and have had ours for about 3 years.
1927869
I tested mine and it is smooth and snug from fully extended to retracted. Sounds like you might be missing the 0-ring on the body of the pen. Get a new one...
1595250
Yes. The pencil tip can be retracted by pushing and holding the button at the pen's end and pushing the tip back in.
1610214
Hi!No, it doesn't, but it has a better way to hold the tips. It has a retractile mechanism that hold the tips perfectly. Very strong hold.
1061005
Yes it is retractable, and it is a twist mechanism. It is an exquisite pen!!!!!
1784837
On the set that I received, you twist the lower barrel of the stylus and the ink tip retracts or extends
778434
You just pull it forward. But it can come completely off with the release of a button.
1876100
What is the difference between the push style cap and the twist on? I learned calligraphy in seventh grade, forgot all about it. So now I am relearning it
509779
You just push it in firmly. It will poke a hole. Don't cut it. Then sit the pen nib down for a few minutes and it should start writing. If not shake it a few times.
192790
Yes, you twist the whole top portion off. Find the 2 black dots beside the on button. Twist the top off counterclockwise (the dots will not be aligned when you can pull the top off). You know it's locked back on when you twist clockwise and the dots are lined up again. Mine is rather stubborn to twist off.
608574
It retracts when twisted counter clockwise but it doesn't help, even when retracted I am flinding ink on my hands and clothes.
1610217
Hi! No, it doesn't, but it has a better way to hold the tips. It has a retractile mechanism that hold the tips perfectly. Very strong hold.
1422749
Yes. You just turn the top section of the pen. One direction moves the pen tip, the other moves the stylus tip.
282701
There is a "nose-cone" tip that unscrews. ... Just stupid simple ... There is a tension spring but the insert (refill cartridge) does not retract ... It is just covered by the cap. ... The cap (with the ring monunted on it) snaps on (does not screw on) ... I read that some people lost their pen because the cap did not retain the main body of the pen ... I bought it anyway ... I lost mine, within a week ... This is a fairly short pen ... The cartrige does not use the PARKER Compatability extension adapter, that comes with each refill, because this is not a full length pen (but is long enough for normal, comfort and control). There is a "nose-cone" tip that unscrews. ... Just stupid simple ... There is a tension spring but the insert (refill cartridge) does not retract ... It is just covered by the cap. ... The cap (with the ring monunted on it) snaps on (does not screw on) ... I read that some people lost their pen because the cap did not retain the main body of the pen ... I bought it anyway ... I lost mine, within a week ... This is a fairly short pen ... The cartrige does not use the PARKER Compatability extension adapter, that comes with each refill, because this is not a full length pen (but is... » Read More There is a "nose-cone" tip that unscrews. ... Just stupid simple ... There is a tension spring but the insert (refill cartridge) does not retract ... It is just covered by the cap. ... The cap (with the ring monunted on it) snaps on (does not screw on) ... I read that some people lost their pen because the cap did not retain the main body of the pen ... I bought it anyway ... I lost mine, within a week ... This is a fairly short pen ... The cartrige does not use the PARKER Compatability extension adapter, that comes with each refill, because this is not a full length pen (but is long enough for normal, comfort and control). « Show Less
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2 ways. as I recall, pull firmly on top portion or wash it with your clothes. I do not advise the latter, it made my pen non-functional. However, I had this about 1 yr ago and I do not recall the exact way to remove. However, the washer figured it out. I am sure this does not help, but it may make you chuckle at least.
323978
No click (which would get in the way if its being a glass breaker or using ur thumb to stabilize if the clicker were on the end). 4 very small twists and the pen is out. Less than 2 complete revolutions. No cap to loose. I'm very happy with this pen, esp for the price.