Problems with Parker gels fitting

[justaccord]

Is it just me, or has anyone else had a problem with Parker gels being slightly too large in diameter for cigar pens (Woodcraft)?

 

[thewishman]

That is a problem I have had as well. They are painted and just a tad too large in diameter.

 

[GouletPens]

I've never had this problem but it seems that other have. Just use a small file and file down the inside of the nib and you'll be good to go.

 

[rjwolfe3]

No problems with fitting but I have had problems with them not working well in click mechanisms.

 

[sbell111]

I have had some problems with them binding in the nibs of some kits. Generally, what I have started doing is reaming out the nibs on all such bens by hand using the proper sized drill bit. It only takes a second and saves embarrassment if someone wants to swap in a gel refill on one of the pens that we didn't originally equip with one.