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R. - It is possible you have knocked the nib slightly out of alignment when it fell - or - you are using ink the nib doesn't like - or you didn't flush it before first use - you sometimes get gunk/grease from the manufacturing process which can lead to irregular flow - have a look at the following link - plenty of suggestions - hope this helps - cheers - I.So I have been using a Lamy fountain pen , my first for a few weeks , and it has been great , but the last days or so it has spells where it won't write , i put the cap on and leave it and it writes for a little bit then stops again. It has plenty of ink in the cartridge.
Any ideas I did knock it off the desk the other day but it had the cap on and i don't think anything broke or at least i can't see anything.
Thank you I , I didn't flush it , I didn't realise it needed that.R. - It is possible you have knocked the nib slightly out of alignment when it fell - or - you are using ink the nib doesn't like - or you didn't flush it before first use - you sometimes get gunk/grease from the manufacturing process which can lead to irregular flow - have a look at the following link - plenty of suggestions - hope this helps - cheers - I.
Problems With Lamy Safari
Hey, I'm new to the forums here and have a few questions. I'm also very new at using fountain pens. I'm using a Lamy Safari with Lamy blue/black ink cartridges and having a very rough time with it. The pen has a medium sized nib. Every time I try and start writing with it, it takes a while to get...www.fountainpennetwork.com
I didn't either - until it happened to me.Thank you I , I didn't flush it , I didn't realise it needed that.
That's a bummer R. - at least you know what the problem is now. On the upside - Lamy nibs are easy to get, not that expensive and - most importantly - simple to fit. Cheers - I.Thanks everyone, I tried flushing etc and it hasn't worked , i checked under magnification and sadly the nib is damaged so I will order a replacement nib.
the damage is right on the tip unfortunatelyThat's a pity. If you're ordering a replacement nib anyway, and depending on the nature of the damage, you could try to fix it. From what you say, the damage is to the metal nib itself and not to the feed, and, if it is a case of, for example, the tines being bent or misaligned, and, of course, if you feel like it, you'd probably lose nothing by attempting a running repair. In any event, you'll be able to have a practise at refitting a nib, if you aren't already familiar with that.
Hi IThat's a bummer R. - at least you know what the problem is now. On the upside - Lamy nibs are easy to get, not that expensive and - most importantly - simple to fit. Cheers - I.
Not a good place! There's plenty of choice in nibs, depending on how easy it is to source them at the moment. I just made the terrible mistake of glancing at the lamy.com Nib Guide, which is guaranteed to get me thinking that maybe I could do with a change, or perhaps a new pen.the damage is right on the tip unfortunately
the damage is right on the tip unfortunately
Thank you MarkSorry to hear about your pen Russell. Despite how careful we are these things can and do happen. I dropped a really nice pen (not saying lamys are not, I have a few) and low and behold the nib took the brunt. I've tried to fix it myself with the help of YouTube.
Hopefully you will get used to your new pen, welcome to the fountain pen community.
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