Originally Posted by Spurlee

I have a regulation OEM/NOS Jaguar XK8 pen in the holder.

First the tensioner in the twisty mechanism cracked and needed to be replaced with a metal one, then the plastic clip broke due to heat fatigue. Soon after, the bushing between the barrel parts went bad and let mositure in, fogging the finish and after that the cartridge seal failed (too much pressure?) and I had a "blue shower".

In all, I've only used it half a dozen times (mostly signing checks for repair bills) and would replace it with a pen less expensive to maintain but every time I take it out people stop and tell me how beautiful it is.