So just LOOK at this pen. 5 1/4" x 9/16" at the cap band. No discoloration or brassing anywhere on the cap and only 2 tiny spots on the fill lever. It's just a beautiful pen!
This small spot on the side of the barrel looks to have been caused by a drop of some kind of solvent. Under magnification I can see the melty spots.
I do have to say that small spot.......
![Posted Image](http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/RiGro/100_2610.jpg)
....is nothing compared to this side.
![Posted Image](http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/RiGro/100_2611.jpg)
Did the bottom of your belly just drop out too?
The full shot.
![Posted Image](http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/RiGro/100_2612.jpg)
![Posted Image](http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/RiGro/100_2607.jpg)
The upside is the delightfully smooth Medium Gold Seal Manifold nib. Incredible writer? Oh yes indeed!
![Posted Image](http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/RiGro/100_2615.jpg)
so..does anyone know where I can find a new barrel?