Rust/erosion On The Rings Of Heritage Le1906

[muepahut]

Hi,

 

I just noticed that the two rings on one of my Heritage LE1906 ebonite FP were partially eroded, despite the fact that I never used it.

So I have two ebonite FPs with different nib sizes. I use one of them regularly and the rings are intact. The other one has been sitting in the original box for half a year and never inked. Today I took it out and found noticeable rust/erosion on the rings. Do any of you encounter the same issue?

Left: the one I've never used

[Ghost Plane]

Not on Montblancs, but definitely on my Visconti vermeil when it needs polishing after sitting in the case instead of being used. See if a polishing cloth takes it off. Hand oils from regular use protect metal bits, hence the difference.

[mjchuang9]

I found there were two protrusions on the surface of the barrel on my Heritage LE1906 ebonite FP after one month I bought it. The pen was sent back to Germany to replace the barrel for about half a year. I have never seen such a thing happened on my other ebonite pens.

[muepahut]

Thank you @ghost plane and @mjchuang9 for your feedback!

I've left it at the Boutique. Let's see what Hamburg will do with it.

[Dcharles]

Is it just the lighting, or is that pen also discolored compared to the non-damaged pen?

[muepahut]

Is it just the lighting, or is that pen also discolored compared to the non-damaged pen?

It's not lighting, it's an ebonite issue

[Mastiff]

Unfortunately I have, twice. I don't think the MB metals are so resistant and I think any moisture in conjunction with tight seal may lead to that problem. To that end I try to air any MB pens with metal rings at least every now and then.

[muepahut]

Unfortunately I have, twice. I don't think the MB metals are so resistant and I think any moisture in conjunction with tight seal may lead to that problem. To that end I try to air any MB pens with metal rings at least every now and then.

thank you for sharing your experience!

 

Update: I've gotten the pen back from Hamburg with polished (I believe) rings. The service is good and fast!