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How do you keep pen ink from drying out?
Put pens in the refrigerator. Cool temperatures will slow the evaporation of the solvents, so the ink should stay “fresh” longer. If a pen doesn’t write when you take it out of the refrigerator, warm up the tip with a lighter (just a few seconds) or by putting it in some hot water.
Why does my pen ink dry out so fast?
The cap on some pens isn’t airtight, and there’s always some trapped air even in relatively airtight caps. That air contains some oxygen, which reacts with the ink to harden it. Generally, the refill itself doesn’t dry or harden for a very, very long time.
How do you preserve a ballpoint pen?
In regards to pen position, ballpoint pens that use gel ink should be stood upright. This will prevent them leaking. Traditional ballpoint pens that use oil based ink should be stored vertically so the thinner ink moves to the bottom ready for writing. This should make ink flow smoother when it comes to writing.
Is it better to store pens up or down?
First and foremost, pens like fountain pens, gel pens, rollerball pens, and fine liners should always be store horizontally. This makes it so the ink doesn’t flow away from the tip of the pen. This also prevents them from getting dirty when they’re stored upright OR from ink clogs when stored upside down.
How do you preserve a pen?
Rest your middle finger on the pen. Position your ring and pinky fingers underneath your middle finger, not touching the pen. Your middle finger should grip the pen more lightly than your thumb and index finger. Use it to hold the pen still. Make sure the back end of the pen rests against the top part of your hand.
Can ballpoint pens dry out?
The hole in the top of the ballpoint pen cap is due to safety regulations incase children accidentally swallow the cap so they are still able to breath. Even with the small hole, the air that is able to get to the ball on the pen is restricted enough to prevent you from having any issues with the pen drying out.
How do you store a rollerball pen?
Rollerballs are best kept on their side. You can keep them downward as well, but there will sometimes been a pooling of ink at the tip. Upside down storage will cause the pen to dry out.