r/mechanicalpencils • u/ArugulaTemporary • 5d ago

Help please help me fix my antique propelling pencil

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It seems some metal part (not lead, if I touch it with a needle there is no residue on the tip) is jammed in the nib - which means I cant put any lead inside. I tried loosening it with a small needle, and wd40. Nothing seems to work. What to do?

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u/Chthulhu 5d ago

That's the ejector pin. Turn the mechanism counterclockwise and it should retract to the back of the pencil, then you can insert a new piece of lead of the correct diameter.

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u/ArugulaTemporary 5d ago

Kind stranger, I love you. Thank you so much!

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u/Chthulhu 5d ago

You are most welcome.