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Variable Ink Color; Water Droplets on Nib

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HBERLISS

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Dec 19, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/19/97
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While I use the same Cross black ink in both my Pelikan M800 and my
Waterman Le Man 100, I find that the Waterman Le Man 100 creates a much
darker line than the Pelikan M800. The pens reside next to each other
on my desk in my Levenger Pen Gallery about six inches from a window; a
curtain protects them from direct sunlight. The temperature varies from
about 65 to 70 degrees. Moreover, at times I've noticed small water
droplets on the nib of the Pelikan but not on the nib of the Waterman
(or any other fountain pen for that matter) which I cannot explain.

Does greater ink flow account for the difference in depth of ink color?
If so, how can this be adjusted? Any ideas why the small water droplets
are forming on the Pelikan nib at times?

Many thanks for your help. Best wishes to all for the coming holidays!

HB


Giovanni Abrate

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Dec 21, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/21/97
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I believe the different density may be caused by a combination of slightly
different trace thickness and greater ink flow. The ink flow can be adjusted
bymoving the nib relative to the spoon (the part of the feed immediately
under the nib). This has to be done very carefully.
The water beads may be due to a couple of reasons: the different thermal
capacity of the two nibs (one holds the heat more than the other, which
adjusts more rapidly to the varying ambient temperature) or by an occlusion
in the venting hole in the cap of the Pelikan.
Cheers
Giovanni Abrate
West Palm Beach Collector, USA
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Norman Haase

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Dec 22, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/22/97
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HB,

I can't answer your question but can merely confirm your experience. I've
had a Pelikan M800 for about 3 weeks, and it's the only pen I've ever had
that "sweats". I'm sure it must have something to do with body heat vs.
cold weather, but why only the Pelikan? I'm as anxious for an answer as
you!
--
Regards,

Norman Haase

dub...@ibm.net

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Dec 26, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/26/97
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...as I have posted many times any pen that hold ink directly in its
barrel (rather than in a sac, cartridge or converter) has no
insulation. This is one of the very first things I mention in my repair
book. The lack of insulation is, all other thing being equal, more
likely to cause problem. Frank

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