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Hey folks! I’ve been trying to get my Kaweco Liliput F writing smoothly with Platinum Carbon and I just can’t get it to go. I could really use some help.

I’ve disassembled and rinsed and reassembled everything a couple times now. I’ve made sure that the nib is sitting correctly on the feed, all the way back, and the breather hole is aligned.

It writes mostly okay at this point except if I’m writing with bigger strokes/larger lettering, quickly, or on upstrokes. In these situations I get lots of skipping (in some cases, most of the stroke is just blank with specks of ink). I’ve tested at all different angles and rotations and the issue is consistently bad (but obviously worse at certain angles or rotations). The issue of skipping seems to abate a good deal with more pressure or if I write very slowly but I’m not sure what that suggests.

I appreciate any insights or tips!

I’ve been wanting a 51 for a long time and so I thought I’d try putting feelers out again to see if anything I like crops up.

I’m looking for a vintage Parker 51, preferably Aerometric and probably in green, blue, or burgundy but I’ll consider any colour. Doesn’t have to be pristine but would prefer one that isn’t significantly worn. That said, I wouldn’t say no to new old stock too haha. Also prefer a finer line if I have the choice. Not interested in anything I’m going to need to do significant work on. I’d like one that’s in good repair and tested working.

Let me know what you’ve got and what you’re asking! I’m located in Canada and not really sure what my budget is. As I said, kind of just putting out feelers at the moment.