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Sounds like something's gone wrong. Maybe a faulty one or maybe the nib hasn't been fixed on correctly. I haven't got my Lamy to hand but from memory the sides of the nib kind of curl over and fit the shape of the feed so normally it's quite a tight fit. Does your nib look like the photo below?If I shake the pen nib will slid off. That's the issue
I think Im going for catridges and if I enjoy using the pen, I'll try ink.I have three Safaris (well, a Vista and two Al-Stars) and no problems with leaks in any of them. It's worth noting that you will only be able to use Lamy cartridges so you're limited to their range of ink unless you use a syringe to re-fill.
I use a converter as I prefer bottled ink, but there's nothing to say you can't go both ways and use bottled ink at home and take cartridges while you're travelling.
Ah okay, if thats possible then thats the way to go then.The converter isn't sealed. The best way to remove it would be to screw the plunger down to expel the ink (I usually do it back into the bottle) and then remove the converter.
Of all the design changes they missed the important one, make the knob black so that it looks better in the Vista. Looks like I'm sticking with my frankenverter.
Perusing these types of threads I was wondering quite what the point is of owning a fine writing instrument if you scribe like a dyslexic dog. It'll make the mechanics of writing easier but it won't improve your style much if any, that comes with a deliberate decision to practice and there's plenty of help available for that. That'll be worth the investment.I have not used a fountain pen in years and I am hoping this will improve my style as Currently it looks horrendous.
Has a lot in common with traditional shaving then! Who knew what buying your first razor would lead to?... comes with a deliberate decision to practice ...
Oh exactly, thats the plan, to practice. Im possibky going to damage the first pen as I press it onto the paper with a lot of strenght, so I wouldnt be shocked if I damaged the tip.Perusing these types of threads I was wondering quite what the point is of owning a fine writing instrument if you scribe like a dyslexic dog. It'll make the mechanics of writing easier but it won't improve your style much if any, that comes with a deliberate decision to practice and there's plenty of help available for that. That'll be worth the investment.
Has a lot in common with traditional shaving then! Who knew what buying your first razor would lead to?
Oh exactly, thats the plan, to practice. Im possibky going to damage the first pen as I press it onto the paper with a lot of strenght, so I wouldnt be shocked if I damaged the tip.
To improve, even slightly would be lovely.
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