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Orthogonal
232
May 22, 2015
Hey I don't know if anyone else has had this problem so I will post in case someone has a solution. Also, feature request Massdrop! Let me search a passed drop's comments!
Problem: Right where the section and the feed meet, this pen leaks like crazy. Any ink I put in it leaks out on the section leaving ink on my hand. I have noticed this since I have owned the pen and because of this it has hindered my use of this pen. Anyone have a solution? Imagine if you spilled ink on your grip section, that is what it is like every time I use this pen. I have other Levenger products so I know it's not a Levenger thing I think I might have a faulty pen? Any one have any ideas?
KAPS1M0
378
May 22, 2015
OrthogonalUsually that kind of leakage, where different parts meet, results when there are small gaps in between them. Make sure that the feed and nib are all the way in the section. Push hard if that's what it needs, but be careful not to bend the nib. The same goes for the cartridge/converter, push it in all the way.
Orthogonal
232
May 22, 2015
KAPS1M0I agree with you, I will try this when I get home. Is there an o-ring between the section and feed? If I lost something along those lines I am kinda SOL aren't I?
JonasHeineman
5987
May 22, 2015
OrthogonalHey thanks @Orthogonal for posting and I'm sorry to hear you had this problem. Thanks to @KAPS1M0 for posting a reply, I hope that helps. Levenger has offered Massdrop members excellent warranty service in the past and we'd be happy to help arrange that for you if needed.
Submit a Specific Order Inquiry - https://www.massdrop.com/support - and we'll contact you.
We've done a number of drops with hundreds of L-Tech pens, and this seems to be an isolated incident so far. If other members are finding the same thing, please let us know. Thanks!
KAPS1M0
378
May 22, 2015
OrthogonalO-ring? No, there isn't. I don't know of any pen that has an o-ring around the feed. O-rings usually go around threads to seal different parts that screw together. Most commonly the nib and feed are friction-fit inside the section.
If there haven't been many changes between the different versions of this pen, this video will show you how to take the pen apart. Beware that this might void the warranty, so you might be better off doing what Jonas suggested.
Orthogonal
232
May 22, 2015
KAPS1M0Yeah I can take it a part successfully and give it a proper clean. It's just this small leaking issue. It's good to see this is an isolated issue though as if this was a common one it would be a headache. I'll have to see if I can get the perfect fit. Wish me luck, I'll post back here after!