Sage-Tips

Is pen ink and printer ink the same?

What Are Ink Classes? Unlike printing ink, writing ink is composed of dyes suspended in varnish rather than pigments. The main difference between the two is that dyes are soluble, while pigments are not. Pens today contain different dyes to produce different colored ink.

What ink is safe for fountain pens?

The safest inks to use in vintage fountain pens are Waterman Blue, Diamine’s blue inks, Pelikan 4001 Black and Blue, Parker Quink Black and Blue, Sheaffer Skripp Black, and Aurora. These inks are widely recognized for being safe to use.

Can I use any ink in my fountain pen?

A: Most fountain pens can use a cartridge or bottled ink with a converter. Any ink that we sell will work with your fountain pen. We recommend using Pelikan or Waterman bottled ink.

What type of ink is used to refill printer cartridges?

The most common refill kits come with either: bottles of black ink for black refill kits; or one bottle each of cyan, magenta and yellow for color refill kits; or one bottle each of photo cyan, photo magenta and photo black for photo-color refill kits; or combination of all colors for combo refill kits.

Can you use any ink to refill ink cartridges?

In order to carry out the task of refilling your ink cartridges, all you need is the correct ink type (obviously), the correct cartridge body and an ink refill kit both of which are available from Cartridge People.

Does ink matter in fountain pen?

The only hard and fast rule that we have is make sure your ink is traditionally formulated for a fountain pen. All of our Cartridges or Bottled inks should be safe with your pen. Do keep in mind that ink cartridges may be proprietary. No matter what ink you choose, we do recommend regular cleaning of your pen.

Can I use watercolor ink in a fountain pen?

You can use your own inks. To use with watercolour, you can choose waterproof inks. And you can refill your fountain pen an infinite number of times which makes it economical compared to buying disposable pens constantly.

Can you use calligraphy ink fountain pen?

If you want to keep your fountain pen in tip top shape, do not use ink meant for dip pens or calligraphy. That includes India Ink, Lawyer’s Ink, and anything specifically meant for dip pens. Most calligraphy inks are shellac-based which must be cleaned by denatured alcohol (which may damage your pen).

How do you remove dried ink from a fountain pen?

If you think your fountain pen has dried out because of clogging, the first step is to try flushing it with warm water. The best way to do this is by unscrewing the pen, removing the cartridge and pouring warm water into the feed and through the nib to flush out any hardened ink or sediment.

How to fill a fountain pen with ink?

First,check that the ink cartridge fits your pen. Not all cartridges are the same.

Next,unscrew the grip section from the barrel of the fountain pen.

Now that the grip section is ready simply insert the ink cartridge onto the backside of the nib section.

Once the ink cartridge is attached the ink will work its way with capillary action through the feed and down to the nib.

How to clean a fountain pen?

Make the Inner Cap Tool Wrap a rubber band a few times around the ferrule of a wooden pencil. Loop the rubber band once over the eraser.

Insert the Tool into the Cap Insert the eraser end of the pencil into the fountain pen’s cap.

Pull out the Inner Cap Pull the pencil out of the cap.

Clean the Cap

How to refill a Montblanc fountain pen?

Method 1 Method 1 of 3: Inserting an Ink Cartridge. Buy ink cartridges made by Montblanc or a compatible brand.

Method 2 Method 2 of 3: Filling the Pen with Bottled Ink. Buy Montblanc bottled ink or a compatible brand.

Method 3 Method 3 of 3: Changing the Color of the Ink. Fill 2 cups with clean,lukewarm water.

How is a fountain pen different from a ballpoint pen?

Ballpoint Price Difference. The prices of fountain pens range based on sophistication: the basic models start at about $20, and more advanced models cost hundreds of dollars. Cost over Time. Environmental Impact. Physical Wear on Body. Leakage. Personal Preference. Writing. Bleeding through Paper. Convenience.