Barron ink

[elody21]

Has anyone else had any problems with the ink not working in a Barron rollerball that was just made? I have had 3 so far. I have had the sets for a couple of years but the cap was still on the cartridge and had never been used. Is there a way to get them flowing again? Could this be caused by the set laying on it's side for so long?
thanks, Alice

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Light a candle and put the tip under the flame for a second and then try the refill on a piece of paper.

 

[Monty]

I don't like the Hauser refills that come with the Baron. I replace them with schmidt refills.

 

[omb76]

I 2nd the replacement of the Hauser with a Schmidt refill.

 

[Whaler]

#3 for tossing the Hauser and using a Schmidt.

 

[wood-of-1kind]

As already stated, ditch the Hauser and insert w/ Schmidt refill. Lou (DC Bluesman) offers a good deal on the Schmidt's.

 

[Ligget]

I use the Hauser refills for mixing 2 part epoxy glue and all my Barons get a Schmidt ink when sold.

 

[hunter-27]

I use the Hauser refills for mixing 2 part epoxy glue and all my Barons get a Schmidt ink when sold.

Ditto for a good use of the Hauser.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

While I also agree to ditch the Hauser, Alice asked how to get it flowing again not what to change it to. I have no idea what her situation is with the pen she has made. She may not be in a position to upgrade the refill. She mentioned that the kits were a couple years old, shelf life for Hauser is listed at three years.

 

[hunter-27]

I can appreciate that, Alice if you want some extra hauser refils PM me your addy and I'll send you the ones I can round up. Other than that I have no other idea how to get it to work. 3 yaer shelf life sound good as advertising but my experience is more along the lines of 3 days.

 

[PR_Princess]

Alice, PM me your address too please. We'll send you out some of the Schmidt refills. Between Landon and I, those ol' Baron's will be writing just fine again.

 

[elody21]

I got busy and forgot about this thread. Thanks everyone so much! I don't want to take refills from someone else, but it is a very nice nice offer. I will just get the other refills everyone suggests. I will also try to heat the ends and see if they will work. I guess I didn't pay any attention to an out date
Thanks so much!
Alice

 

[dscott]

what is the number on these refills
how do we order them

 

[Whaler]

what is the number on these refills
how do we order them

Here is the source that I have used. Exotic Blanks :: Refills, Inks & Nibs! :: Ballpoint, Rollerball & Pencil Refills :: Rollerball Refills (Bulk)

 

[dscott]

thank you

 

[TonyL]

I have that experience with the Schneider TopBall 850. The funny thing is when they work/flow, I like them better than the Schmidt 5888. The problem is I haven't had them flow for more than a few days/weeks. I currently have one in a Graduate (I know the pen style doesn't matter) that I made on Saturday, and love it. I am anticipating the skipping. drying-out, etc.