Glossary
Tine misalignment
One tine higher than the other — the classic scratch.
When one tine sits higher than the other, the low corner of the tipping digs into paper on side strokes: scratch in one direction, smooth in the other. It ships from factories more often than anyone would like and happens in drops and pocket carries constantly.
A loupe and thumbnail pressure fix most cases in five minutes. It is the first thing to check on any scratchy pen — before blaming the nib size, the ink, or yourself.
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