Hello, I bought one of these pens and it is beautiful. Unfortunately, it doesn't want to work right. Can get ink flow, but stops constantly.. nib??
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I have no problem in writing. Try washing the whole system with warm, may be soaking nib to clean up. I use inks for fountain pen with converter and not a cartridge.
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stupid question - did you remove the tiny little rubber nib on the ballpoint? If you did this then I would say you received defective pens
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Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll wear down your nib which needs inky lubrication to perform well. Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll... » Read More Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll wear down your nib which needs inky lubrication to perform well. « Show Less
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Hi,it should work out okay,there will still be some of the Black ink in the nib. When that ink is used,than the Heart of Darkness will flow in right behind it. Heart of Darkness is a very nice ink,dries fast,and it's a nice shade
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That is a good question. I have not continue to mess with them. I found the stem in the fountain pen is weak. Some broke off. I used a small narrow nail to poke the hole but it will not go into the pen. So I am not recommending them for purchase unless they include the proper ink with them. I will revisit them today because you asked. I will get back to when I figure this out. Take care Bill
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Make sure you put the ink holder in the right way...the pen has a special attachment that will break the seal to let the ink flow. If you did put it in the right way then wear your grungy clothes take the pen outside and, nib down, just shake the heck out of it. Those are the only suggestions I can give. Hope one of them works for you.
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sometimes it can take a while for the ink to travel from the cartridge through the barrel and out the nib. the ink will flow through the nib once enough has collected in the tip. once you get it going there shouldn't be a stoppage even when changing cartridges since there will still be ink in the barrel.
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Melanie, I would google or you tube how to get a better ink flow.. I haven't used a cartridge for mine. Sorry I wasn't more of help. :-) good luck.
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The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good products. The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good... » Read More The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good products. « Show Less
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I think it was a fine nib. I lost mine last month at a conference and I really miss it. Thinking about buying more of the ink just to get another one.
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Use small wire cutters to shorten the spring that the refill uses at the pen's tip and it'll work perfectly. Do it a tiny bit at a time until it works properly.
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Mine has worked well from the start and even if I do not use it for a week or more, it still starts up. I will tell you two things to do that will help your problem. I have used ink pens for 40 years, so: first clean the pen with cold water (the nib) and then buy a high quality ink. I use Edelstein from Pelikan and it is by far the best one made. it is expensive, but it goes a long way and you can get lots of colors. Pelikan also has cartridges, but I use a bladder with my ink pens. You can find Pelikan at Fahrney's or Colorado Pen. Good luck. I believe this will make the difference.
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I've had trouble with this pen too. I own a couple of them, rollerball and ballpoint. The best way I've found to refill it is to put the spring, over the point, before you insert it into the top of the pen. That is, hold the refill straight up; then put the spring on, then, put the top of the pen over it, hold it together, when turning it over screw the bottom on, then, it should be lined up. Hope that works. Thanks for your reply. Have a nice day.
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I recommend using the converter as sort of a "primer" give it a few quick back and forth twists--not so far that ink dribbles out, but just enough that you think it's probably going down into the nib. (If you're using cartridges, a couple quick but firm squeezes of the cartridge has the same effect.) If you're starting from a brand new or dry pen it might take a while and some tapping to get it flowing.
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Of course double check the cartridge; tap gently several times on the end of the pen; make sure the tines are aligned. I wish you luck. Let us know.
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My pen arrived in the same condition. However, I did not realize that this was the rollerball nib until AFTER putting ink in it and then coming to the realization that this was, in fact, the rollerball nib. I plan to just use up the ink already in the pen and then attempt to extract the roller nib tip out of the pen body (with tweasers?). It's going to be messy, but oh well.
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I have had problems off and on but I found if it sits for awhile the ink backs up and you need to hold the container above the ink jets until the ink flows again. Just using it at least once a week has eliminated this problem for now. It has been at least 4 months now and no problem. Hope this helps