HELP!!!! Triton pen

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Math2010

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Hi,

I have a problem with a Triton pen. That's the first time I make that pen and I followed all the instructions. The ink cartridge always go in the pen. So it's impossible to write... I thought maybe the tube was to long, but I looked with another kit I have and both are the same lenght.

Someone have an idea?? The only other solution I see, is to glue something in the end cap to press the ink cartridge out...

Thank you

Mathieu
 

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Talltim

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Hi,

I have a problem with a Triton pen. That's the first time I make that pen and I followed all the instructions. The ink cartridge always go in the pen. So it's impossible to write... I thought maybe the tube was to long, but I looked with another kit I have and both are the same lenght.

Someone have an idea?? The only other solution I see, is to glue something in the end cap to press the ink cartridge out...

Thank you

Mathieu



By some chance did you forget the spring? They are easy to drop.
 
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mecompco

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I'm assuming you've put the spring in the finial cap and screwed it on? It looks like you have room there. The only other possibility I can think of is that the tube is short (and I have received Atrax tubes (the plain version of the Triton) that were of incorrect size).
 

Math2010

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I'm assuming you've put the spring in the finial cap and screwed it on? It looks like you have room there. The only other possibility I can think of is that the tube is short (and I have received Atrax tubes (the plain version of the Triton) that were of incorrect size).

I put the spring in the wrong place... I corrected that, but when I write, the nib comes in... Maybe it's normal because I usally use other type of pen? Or maybe the spring is not harder enough? I can write with it, but I guess that's the spring efefct that make the tip comes in when pression is applied on the pen...
 
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Are you sure they were Triton tubes and not Jr Gent, same diameter but different length on the body. Do not ask how i figured that out :cool:
 
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I had this happen once on a Cambridge and it was actually the ink cartridge. I couldn't figure out for the life of me why it kept sliding in the pen but decided to throw in a different cartridge and sure enough, problem solved. On closer inspection of the faulty cartridge, I could tell the cap plugging the end wasn't quite right, but it wasn't even noticeable until I put it side by side with another.
 

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Assuming the problem is some metal chips, burrs, or specks inside the nib, I have had to use a very thin mandrel to remove a burr or two inside the nib. Happens to me once every 100 pens.
 

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One other factor that certainly may not apply here.

Writing with different types of pen refills is a different experience. For me writing with a rollerball is designed to be a lighter handed smoother experience than a ballpoint. As much pressure on the tip is not intended for positive results.

By the way I love the triton pen kit. It is a classy pen. Show us a pic of yours.
 
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Math2010

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One other factor that certainly may not apply here.

Writing with different types of pen refills is a different experience. For me writing with a rollerball is designed to be a lighter handed smoother experience than a ballpoint. As much pressure on the tip is not intended for positive results.

By the way I love the triton pen kit. It is a classy pen. Show us a pic of yours.

Talltim, like you asked ;)
 

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The spring that comes with the Triton kit is too short. I have had to replace all of my Triton springs with longer replacement ones I get from Exotic Blanks. The springs that come with those kits are just too springy.
 
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