morten wrote:
... Either let it rest for a day or so, which will bring it back to
normal, or twist the converter FORCING ink to the nib.

What's up with that? Is this normal, is there a fix? None of my
other Sheaffer's do that.

Not normal but common with some converters. The problem is probably the
converter. The walls of the converter essentially hold the liquid in
place and prevent it from slipping down into the feed. You can test this
theory by plugging a cartridge in the pen and seeing if it does the same
thing. If it doesn't, the problem is the converter. You can attempt
wetting the walls of the converter with a couple drops of liquid
diswashing detergent diluted in a small glass of water. This is a
temporary fix. I'd send it back to Sheaffer and exchange it for new
converter or just order a new converter... this after running the test
with the cartridge.

BTW - who's a reputable person to do tine adjustment on an older
Imperial that's become mis-aligned? How much will that cost?

You can send it out to someone, but learn how to do it yourself. It's
not hard to do and it'll save you lots of $$$. You can buy Frank
Dubiel's repair manual or there may be some references on-line
explaining how to align a nib. --- Bernadette