Why is my fountain pen not writing smoothly?

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 do I know if my fountain pen is bad?

Here’s how you can recognize fountain pen ink that has gone bad:

1. it looks dry.
2. it has a lot of sediment at the bottom.
3. it has a bad smell.
4. the bottle contains slime.
5. the bottle contains mold.

Why do fountain pens stop working?

Whether is is a new or used pen it may be writing dry due to a clogged or partially clogged feed system. New pens can come with sediment in the pen while the ink in used pens can dry over time clogging the feed system(it is best to clean out fountain pens when they are not being used).

How do I thicken my fountain pen?

If you’re okay with that, go ahead and try this ink bleed fix! When you add gum arabic to an ink like Noodler’s, the ink thickens up. Instead of soaking into the paper fibers, it sits on top of the paper. For that reason, the gum arabic fix is always a reliable solution!

How do I get my fountain pen to work again?

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 is my fountain pen so light?

After cleaning ,your pen will write lightly as ink mixes with water but after writing sometime, it will come to normal . If it is writing lighter , there might be two problems namely poorly tuned nib and a light ink or not so well saturated ink .

Does your fountain pen have bad ink flow?

Having a leaky pen is one of the most frustrating problems that a fountain pen enthusiast can have! But equally as annoying is bad ink flow. It’s happened to me, a few customers and it’s bound to happen to you at one time or another. Your perfect pen ceases to write the way it used to and it becomes relegated to the bottom drawer.

How do you clean fountain pens without damaging them?

If you’re not going to use a pen for a while, empty the ink from it and flush the pen with water until no discoloration from ink appears. A magnifying glass of about 3x to 5x is a big help when tuning up a fountain pen.

How to make your fountain pen more efficient?

Even the slightest adjustment you’ll make can bring significant changes in the performance of your fountain pen. A couple of pen experts advise soaking the nib and feeder in cool water for a day or so to remove old dried ink from the ink flow path or capillary system. Actually, good flushing of the capillary system like this is advised every month.

How can I get better ink flow from my pen?

Many common ink flow problems can be cured with a quick clean of your fountain pen. We recommend you read our quick guide on cleaning your fountain pen as the first stop to getting better ink flow. 2) Disconnected ink supply: As funny as it sounds I’ve dropped my pen on a number of occasions and dislodged the cartridge without realizing it.