Monteverde Mega Ink Ball Problems

I recently purchased a Monteverde Mega Ink Ball, the smaller one in
burgundy. So far I've had nothing but problems with ink flow regulation in
both of the roller ball tips (four are included) that I've tried. I've used
both cartridge and converter and different inks all with the same result.
The ink flow varies from a flood to dry line and all points in between. The
is no consistency in what the pen point lays down. Has anyone out there had
any experience with this instrument?

Thanks,

Gordon

I have bought both of them and while they have been fairly good, one of the
black tips seems to have similar symptoms to yours; if I haven't written the
kilometer with it yet (doubtful) then I would have to say the problem may be
existing here also. My original burgundy ball is going well and the 2nd
black ball is good thus far. Chuck Swisher has a post in here about them,
you might want to try running water through it or using an ear dropper to
shoot it through.


"Gordon Mattingly" wrote in message
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I recently purchased a Monteverde Mega Ink Ball, the smaller one in
burgundy. So far I've had nothing but problems with ink flow regulation in
both of the roller ball tips (four are included) that I've tried. I've used
both cartridge and converter and different inks all with the same result.
The ink flow varies from a flood to dry line and all points in between. The
is no consistency in what the pen point lays down. Has anyone out there had
any experience with this instrument?

Thanks,

Gordon

His post is in Pentrace actually.

"mge" wrote in message
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I have bought both of them and while they have been fairly good, one of the
black tips seems to have similar symptoms to yours; if I haven't written
the kilometer with it yet (doubtful) then I would have to say the problem
may be existing here also. My original burgundy ball is going well and the
2nd black ball is good thus far. Chuck Swisher has a post in here about
them, you might want to try running water through it or using an ear
dropper to shoot it through.


"Gordon Mattingly" wrote in message
m...
I recently purchased a Monteverde Mega Ink Ball, the smaller one in
burgundy. So far I've had nothing but problems with ink flow regulation in
both of the roller ball tips (four are included) that I've tried. I've
used both cartridge and converter and different inks all with the same
result. The ink flow varies from a flood to dry line and all points in
between. The is no consistency in what the pen point lays down. Has anyone
out there had any experience with this instrument?

Thanks,

Gordon

Thanks for the advice. I'll try that and see if it cures the problem. Good
luck with your Monteverdes. I may have just gotten a Friday pen.

Gordon