Ink filled pockets

[arehrlich]

I was wondering if anyone else was having a problem with the caps staying on Jr. Gent and Baron pens.

I use a Jr. Gent FP and have, on two occassions found my shirt pocket matching the ink in the pen. [:I] Ancillary to this, my chest seemed to pick up a bit of color as well.

Today, my Baron RB experienced the same disengagement. I know that I screw the cap on fairly tightly, but looking down to a yellow shirt with a dark blue pocket, I can tell that the refill has been doing the decorating.

Perhaps the worst of the situation is that much ink is drained from the refills.

I am thinking about checking into the placement of an O-ring someplace inside the cap to help keep the body from unscrewing itself.

Any thoughts??? Anyone else run into the same problem? BTW - I'm glad that its me and not a customer.

Alan

 

[Old Griz]

I have never had either style come loose in my pocket...

 

[PenWorks]

Sorry to hear that. Have not had that problem.....but then again, I allways carry my pen in a pen case for that reason. When I would carry a Gentleman pen in my pant pocket, I would notice sometimes it would work itself loose.

 

[driften]

I have had the problem with the Baron FP I normally carry.... I guess I need a pen case for it []

BTW It has never leaked but a lot of times its cap is not screwed on when I go to get it.

 

[JimGo]

Never had a problem with my Jr. Gent, but I've only been carrying it for a few months.

 

[mike_l]

Originally posted by arehrlich
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I am thinking about checking into the placement of an O-ring someplace inside the cap to help keep the body from unscrewing itself.

Any thoughts??? Anyone else run into the same problem? BTW - I'm glad that its me and not a customer.

Alan

Alan,
I have had the same problem with a baron RB and with one I gave to a friend. Ruined a shirt and a pair of pants in one evening. Anyone know how we might add a rubber O ring or something to tighten up the cap. I can make mine come unscrewed by shaking it a little.
By the way, I do have a baron FP that has never come undone and the cap seems much tighter than my Baron RB.
I know BB would exchange the pens if I asked him to, but I would like to come up with a fix.

Mike L

 

[Rifleman1776]

I make Barons [rollerballs] and carry one as my personal pen. Never a problem with coming open or leaking.

 

[Ryan]

I have never had a problem with them on my end.

Ryan

 

[Chris Hare]

I carry a Barron RB and have had the top come lose on it many times. It seems to be caused by vibrations/walking etc. when I carry it in my pants pocket the top comes loose faster than when it is in my shirt pocket.

 

[DCBluesman]

I have experienced the loose thread symptom twice. A light coat of lacquer on the outside threads only (then allowed to cure) will tighten up the threads and eliminate this problem.

 

[fritzmccorkle]

"When I would carry a Gentleman pen in my pant pocket, I would notice sometimes it would work itself loose. "

you carry a gentleman pen in your pocket? you must work out.

fritz

 

[arehrlich]

Just to clarify. The pen itself doesn't leak. However, when the top comes off and the nib comes in contact with the shirt or pants... it does a fine job of wicking.

I might try the lacquer. It sounds like it should work. But I'd like to find a better fix. No doubt the lacquer will wear down after a while.

Alan

 

[mike_l]

I'll give the laquer a try also. I knew someone in this group would have the answer. [8D]

Thanks,

Mike L

 

[woodscavenger]

Been there and done that with an RB Baron and an FP but luckily I caught them before leaking. The Ligero FP I am now carrying doesn't have that problem. the last 1'4 turn is snug.