Results 1 to 12 of 12

Thread: Scratchy Parola

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Posts
    15
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Scratchy Parola

    I have tried everything to get my Parola to write smoothly but it is a poorly behaved, scratchy pen not worthy of its price tag. Anyone else struggled with this model?

  2. #2
    Senior Member fountainpenkid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Nouvelle Angleterre
    Posts
    3,675
    Thanks
    3,483
    Thanked 1,222 Times in 598 Posts
    Rep Power
    18

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    Yes, I've heard some other members complain about them as well. If you live in the U.S, a nibmeister like Mike Masuyama, Ron Zorn, etc...etc. might be able to help. I'm assuming you've tried micromesh. If not, then that might be the solution.
    Will
    If my p.m box is full, feel free to email me at dabantur@gmail.com.

  3. #3
    Senior Member jar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Deep South Texas
    Posts
    4,045
    Thanks
    479
    Thanked 3,712 Times in 1,610 Posts
    Rep Power
    18

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    What exactly have you tried?

  4. #4
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Posts
    15
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    Quote Originally Posted by jar View Post
    What exactly have you tried?
    I have tried micromesh and have inspected the alignment of the tines. I think it is just a scratchy nib. thanks for asking.

  5. #5
    FPG Donor ♕ KrazyIvan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Texas-USA
    Posts
    5,068
    Thanks
    1,476
    Thanked 1,798 Times in 943 Posts
    Rep Power
    20

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    Does it scratch more in one direction?
    Fountain Pen Sith Lord | Daakusaido | Everything in one spot

  6. #6
    Senior Member jar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Deep South Texas
    Posts
    4,045
    Thanks
    479
    Thanked 3,712 Times in 1,610 Posts
    Rep Power
    18

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    How have you inspected the tines?

    Is the scratch directional?

    Why did you use micromesh?

  7. #7
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Posts
    15
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    Quote Originally Posted by KrazyIvan View Post
    Does it scratch more in one direction?
    Yes, in fact it does.

  8. #8
    Senior Member fountainpenkid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Nouvelle Angleterre
    Posts
    3,675
    Thanks
    3,483
    Thanked 1,222 Times in 598 Posts
    Rep Power
    18

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    Hmmm
    Will
    If my p.m box is full, feel free to email me at dabantur@gmail.com.

  9. #9
    Senior Member jar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Deep South Texas
    Posts
    4,045
    Thanks
    479
    Thanked 3,712 Times in 1,610 Posts
    Rep Power
    18

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    Quote Originally Posted by Drow View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by KrazyIvan View Post
    Does it scratch more in one direction?
    Yes, in fact it does.
    Okay, which direction?

  10. #10
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Posts
    15
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    Quote Originally Posted by jar View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Drow View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by KrazyIvan View Post
    Does it scratch more in one direction?
    Yes, in fact it does.
    Okay, which direction?
    To the left.

  11. #11
    Senior Member jar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Deep South Texas
    Posts
    4,045
    Thanks
    479
    Thanked 3,712 Times in 1,610 Posts
    Rep Power
    18

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    Quote Originally Posted by Drow View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by jar View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Drow View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by KrazyIvan View Post
    Does it scratch more in one direction?
    Yes, in fact it does.
    Okay, which direction?
    To the left.
    Okay. That says that the right tine is lower then the left tine.

    Do you have a good lighted loupe?

  12. #12
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Posts
    15
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: Scratchy Parola

    Quote Originally Posted by jar View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Drow View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by jar View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Drow View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by KrazyIvan View Post
    Does it scratch more in one direction?
    Yes, in fact it does.
    Okay, which direction?
    To the left.
    Okay. That says that the right tine is lower then the left tine.

    Do you have a good lighted loupe?
    Given the issues with this pen, I just ordered a loupe which should arrive early next week.

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •