Fountain pen care

Fountain pens are meant to be used…enjoy them, write with them all the time and they will respond by giving you a pleasurable writing experience, here are some tips for caring for your pen.

How do I care for my fountain pen?

Do not press hard when you write, a fountain pen will flow as soon as you put it to paper. Pressing hard may result in ink flow problems or worse a damaged nib.

Never lend your pen to others, your pen adjusts itself to the way you write.

What ink should I use?

Always use fresh ink, a bottle should be replaced if it is more than 18 months old from opening. You can use any brand of water based ink, unless your warranty states that you use the manufacturer’s ink.

When, how and why should I clean my pen?

We recommend cleaning your pen every three months, every time you change ink colour or if you are not intending to use your pen for a while.

Use cold water only for cleaning your pen. If after cleaning your pen continues to have problems it may need a service from the manufacturer.

When clogging is extreme before you flush it with the converter, stand the pen up in a glass of cold water, and let the nib & feed soak for 1 to 2 hours. Be sure not to get water on other parts of the pen, just have enough water in the glass to soak the entire nib. Then rinse under cold running water from the tap (protecting the pen body from the water with a cloth).

Now proceed to flush out the nib and feed with the piston converter using cold water. Repeat flushing until there are no signs of clogging or old ink deposits.

Can I travel with my fountain pen?

Fountain pens do not like to travel by plane, always remove the ink from inside your pen as the air pressure inside the cabin can cause the ink to flow out of your nib into the cap, or worse into your bag.