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How do I stop my fountain pen from skipping?
A: the anatomy of a fountain pen nib and skipping
When a fountain pen skips, it writes with strokes that are incomplete or absent entirely. This takes place either when the feed is unable to deliver a sufficient amount of ink to the tip of the nib or when the tines on the nib are not properly aligned. Fixing the first issue shouldn't be too difficult, but repairing a nib that isn't aligned properly should be done by an expert pen technician.
To begin, you should make an attempt to clean the fountain pen by letting it soak in water and then flushing it with water. A thorough cleaning of the fountain pen is the solution that will most frequently fix the issue. When there is debris in the feed tube of a fountain pen or when the ink has dried out, the pen may skip. It's always a good idea to flush the pen before using it for the first time, as some brand-new pens may have debris that was left over from the manufacturing process. If you have a pen that has dried fountain pen ink in it, you can try cleaning it with a pen flush to get it nice and clean.
If you have cleaned the pen, but it is still skipping, you could try a thinner ink like the Sheaffer Skrip ink or the Sailor Jentle ink that is self-lubricating to see if that helps. Both of these inks are available from Sailor.
Keep in mind that the ink from a fountain pen dries out when it comes into touch with air. Always remember to put the cap back on your pen when you're done using it. When the cap of a pen is kept off for an extended period of time, the ink that is contained within the feed can dry out, which can result in clogging, skipping, and other writing troubles.
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By LeStallionHow do I stop my fountain pen from skipping?
A: the anatomy of a fountain pen nib and skipping
When a fountain pen skips, it writes with strokes that are incomplete or absent entirely. This takes place either when the feed is unable to deliver a sufficient amount of ink to the tip of the nib or when the tines on the nib are not properly aligned. Fixing the first issue shouldn't be too difficult, but repairing a nib that isn't aligned properly should be done by an expert pen technician.
To begin, you should make an attempt to clean the fountain pen by letting it soak in water and then flushing it with water. A thorough cleaning of the fountain pen is the solution that will most frequently fix the issue. When there is debris in the feed tube of a fountain pen or when the ink has dried out, the pen may skip. It's always a good idea to flush the pen before using it for the first time, as some brand-new pens may have debris that was left over from the manufacturing process. If you have a pen that has dried fountain pen ink in it, you can try cleaning it with a pen flush to get it nice and clean.
If you have cleaned the pen, but it is still skipping, you could try a thinner ink like the Sheaffer Skrip ink or the Sailor Jentle ink that is self-lubricating to see if that helps. Both of these inks are available from Sailor.
Keep in mind that the ink from a fountain pen dries out when it comes into touch with air. Always remember to put the cap back on your pen when you're done using it. When the cap of a pen is kept off for an extended period of time, the ink that is contained within the feed can dry out, which can result in clogging, skipping, and other writing troubles.
Read More On Our Blog
https://lestallion.com/blogs/index/can-you-leave-fountain-pen-uncapped
LeStallion offers premium PU leather journal notebooks for writing, dedicated to all those who are pursuing their dreams and goals, or nurturing their personal development and mental health.
For More Info on LeStallion, check out:
https://lestallion.com/