Leaking Sheaffer Vac Fill!

[fountainpenkid]

UGH! Just inked my Sheaffer triumph crest with Diamine Rustic Brown, and after a night of sitting, there was already ink all over the grip! It isn't some leaky seal--it seems to be coming from the nib. Any ideas on how to solve this?

Thanks!

[jar]

Likely not all the seals were replaced. There is an air leak somewhere.

[fountainpenkid]

It was repaired by Ron Zorn, so I hope that wasn't the case...

[jar]

Have you contacted Ron?

[fountainpenkid]

No...not yet. Will do now.

[grandmia]

I like to use some grease or modeling wax to seal around the nib thread to prevent leakage.

[fountainpenkid]

I like to use some grease or modeling wax to seal around the nib thread to prevent leakage.

So you think the triumph nibbed pens leak from the joint b/w the nib and the section? Is silicone grease O.K to use here?

Thanks!

[grandmia]

So you think the triumph nibbed pens leak from the joint b/w the nib and the section? Is silicone grease O.K to use here?

Thanks!

If it is leaking from the nib as you say,then a little grease or wax will seal it....Good luck.

[fountainpenkid]

I don't know where it is leaking from exactly, but I'll try putting some silicone grease on the nib's joint.
Thanks again!

[jar]

I don't know where it is leaking from exactly, but I'll try putting some silicone grease on the nib's joint.
Thanks again!

Have you checked with Ron yet?

[fountainpenkid]

contacted ron...i'm sending it to him as its covered under warranty

[jar]

contacted ron...i'm sending it to him as its covered under warranty

Right decision.

[fountainpenkid]

Decided to sell it instead. I don't want to wait months for a service (that's the one big "ugh" with the great pen repairers, the wait time). Sold the Aurora 88 too. I want a vintage 400 again