Every now and then all fountain pens need a little bit of love and attention to ensure they are operating correctly and in tip top condition. But how should you go about this?
It's always a good idea to regularly flush out your pen regardless, this prevents any chance of clogging occurring in the feed channel. Obviously it's also a good idea to do this if you are changing ink colours, as this prevents mixing both the actual colours of the ink and the chemicals which make them up, as on occasion this can have adverse effects.
If you're some what of a fountain pen impresario then it's highly likely that you've got that many writing instruments that you couldn't possibly have them all inked at the same time and use them. In this case as you know when you're storing pens for a while without using them then it's always best to make sure that they're empty and clean of ink. Otherwise you run the risk of clogging, as over time the water in your ink can evaporate and leave a colourful mess inside your pen, not good!
An obvious but not always adhered to directive to keep your fountain pens in tip top condition is to keep them nib up and definitely not in your trouser pocket! As I'm sure you are aware, this can lead to disasters!
Can you offer your knowledge and advice about keeping your pens happy?
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