Is the ballpoint tip retractable? If so, what is the retraction mechanism: twist or push?
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The ballpoint tip is retractable by a twist mechanism, similar to a Cross pen. I am kind of a 'pen junkie' who has a collection of very nice pens and I must say this Parker Sonnet exceeded my expectations. It is a smooth writing, well made and expensive looking pen. It is one of my favorites!
1061004
Egor - This is a thinner pen in my collection and it retracts w/a twist to the left. The point is not really fine w/gel but the writing is quite smooth and the "bang for the buck" factor is very good vs. Cross, Mt. Blanc, etc.
1061005
Yes it is retractable, and it is a twist mechanism. It is an exquisite pen!!!!!
754057
It doesn't unscrew, it is a press fit. I took a pair of pliers and squeezed hard and twisted the tip out then just pushed the new tip on using the pliers on metal edges of the tip. Hope that helps.
428393
The tip is not removable. This gun has a permanently installed, normally closed lever style air chuck at the end of its rubber hose. It is designed for use on inflatable items with a valve stem.
1671880
My pen was the same way. I just realized that the carbide tip is threaded as well as the hidden key. Just use a pair of pliers to tighten it down and it will be fine.
291152
Hi Lulu! As you can see in the main/first image on the listing, the metal barrel screws off the pen and the tip is then able to be removed, which would also be where you place a new one on and then screw the barrel back in place. If there's anything else, just let me know. I can be contacted directly via this link:
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.
1784837
On the set that I received, you twist the lower barrel of the stylus and the ink tip retracts or extends
1233878
I don't know, but the pen is a piece of junk. The retract button stuck after the third or fourth click. Apparently it has happened to many other users as well. I sent it back for a refund. If your thinking of getting one, don't. If you already made the leap, then good luck!
518897
No, pull the cap off one end and there is a regular ball point pen. The other end is use for the touch screen, instead of using your finger.
1435663
It has a position that locks out the retract mode and then you have to reposition it to get it back into the retract mode. Hope this helps.
608572
The pen's ball point tip extends and retracts by rotating the barrel of the pen, much like other high end pens.
691533
My primary complaint is that it takes four (4) complete revolutions to completely retract the pen. Two would have been acceptable but four? A little too much. Plus, once you've twisted it that many times it feels loose.
322649
This one does have a retractable point. It looks like any ordinary click pen.
1339370
The cap unscrews. It takes a standard Parker pen refill. This was a good choice since the top of the pen does not have rough edges, so your thumb does not get chewed up when "defensive stabbing".
2224056
So it takes a little bit getting used to. You have to twist and pull at the same time. Holding the pen with both hands, roll your right hand away from you, while rolling the left towards you and pull. It is a little tricky but it is effective
1144651
John,For this particular model, the top of the pen needs to be pressed to expose or retract the pen point. Personally, I believe the name of this pen, Cap-O-Matic, is misleading especially when ordering sight unseen, without prior knowledge, and the product description does not specify. Hope this helps you!I have purchased/used numerous Fisher Space pens and they have all been good!
1941196
The point retracts with three complete turns of the lower half of the pen--does not click closed but rotates closed.