Table of Contents
- 1 How do you fix dry ink in a fountain pen?
- 2 Why does fountain pen ink fade?
- 3 Why is my fountain pen not writing smoothly?
- 4 How can I make my fountain pen ink wetter?
- 5 How do you revive a fountain pen?
- 6 Why do fountain pens dry up?
- 7 What happens if you put a fountain pen too fast?
- 8 Why does my Ink keep drying out?
How do you fix dry ink in 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.
Why does fountain pen ink fade?
Most fountain pen ink is dye-based rather than pigment-based, so the answer is yes, it does fade with the passing of time. Iron-gall inks eventually fade to a brown color due to the iron that is in the ink. Other inks just fade to a paler shade of their original color or another unexpected hue.
Why is my pen ink fading?
One of the most common issues ballpoint pens face when it comes to them drying out is exposure to air. When air gets inside the cartridge it will make the ink dry up and for ballpoint ink, which is already quite thick, this will normally clog it completely.
Why is my fountain pen not writing smoothly?
Reasons your fountain pen doesn’t write smoothly: the nib is damaged, having misaligned tines. the nib is misconfigured, writing too dry. the feed is clogged. you use the wrong paper.
How can I make my fountain pen ink wetter?
To make an ink wetter, adding a tiny (tiny) amount of dish soap may work. I’d recommend decanting a few milliliters into a sample vial, then dipping a toothpick in dish soap and swishing it around in the vial, then seeing how the new sample writes.
How do you keep fountain pens from fading?
Top tips to help prevent fountain pen inks fading!
- Paper: Use heavy paper stocks of good quality (Bockingford, Arches, Waterford Saunders). The thicker the better.
- Varnish: When an artwork is finished I spray with a waterbased varnish. Don’t go mad with it!
- Light: Don’t ever leave artworks in direct sunlight.
How do you revive a fountain pen?
Insert a fresh cartridge into the pen and squeeze it gently until the ink flows through the end of the pen. If the pen will still not write, disassemble it again and leave the nib to soak for several hours in a light detergent-and-water mix before reassembly.
Why do fountain pens dry up?
Fountain pens dry out because the water content of the ink evaporates over time. The most common issues that result in a dry fountain pen are: an improperly sealing cap; a clogged feed; improper storage; using an ink that’s too thick; or the climate is too dry.
Why is my fountain pen writing dry?
Occasionally fountain pens write dry or scratchy due to poor ink flow. Here are a few tips or steps on fixing this problem so your pen writes like it should. So how do I fill a converter style fountain pen with ink? Whether is is a new or used pen it may be writing dry due to a clogged or partially clogged feed system.
What happens if you put a fountain pen too fast?
Excessive Ink Flow When a fountain pen puts ink down too quickly, it will create wide, wet lines that can be difficult to control and take a long time to dry. It also increases the likelihood of the ink feathering or bleeding through the paper. In extreme cases, ink might even drip or leak from the nib.
Why does my Ink keep drying out?
Some pens are wetter, meaning they have larger ink channels in the feed, others are dryer, meaning they have smaller ink channels in the feed. If your pen keeps drying out, even after cleaning with regular use, chances are your ink is to viscose for this particular pen.
Why is my pen not writing properly?
Make sure you cap you pen when it is not in use. When a pen is left uncapped ink can dry within the feed and create clogging, skipping and other writing issues. If you have cleaned the pen and tried different inks and you continue to have problems it may be the nib alignment.