How do you clean a clogged rapidograph pen?

How do you clean a clogged rapidograph pen?

Cleaning Rapidograph HELL made easy:

1. 1/4 cup Windex solution.
2. Place whole nibs with ink well separated into solution.
3. Use Q-Tip to rub the Windex solution inside the plastic ink well.
4. Unscrew main black plastic housing from around the main inside nib component.
5. Swished a bit and within 10 seconds it breaks up quickly.

What is the difference between rOtring Isograph and rapidograph?

The RotringRotring Rapidograph and Isograph pens both serve the same purpose, and both have steel technical drawing nibs, the only difference between the two is that the Rapidograph uses an ink cartridge, and the Isograph is refilled from ink bottles.

How do you maintain a technical pen?

Maintenance advice for technical pens To store, seal with cap and lay horizontally or put in Pen-Station. Nib and cap should be cleaned from time to time. You can use the professional rOtring cleaner fluid, available to order online, to clean the different pen parts.

Are rOtring pens refillable?

Rotring have two types of refill, the multipen refill and the ballpoint pen refill. If you need advice on which one to go for then please contact us.

What is the advantage of using Isograph pens?

Isograph pen Wear-resistant, hard chrome-plated thin tip allows working in exquisite detail. Refillable ink reservoir ideal for frequent drawers using bottle inks. Ink not included. Wear-resistant, hard chrome-plated thin tip allows working in exquisite detail.

How often should you clean technical pens?

If you’re using an inkpen regularly, ideally you should clean it after every three refills. Just rinse it under running water and make sure to clean the feed and the nib because that is where the most gunk accumulates. Once every three months, take your pen apart and give it a thorough cleaning.

Why does it need proper maintenance on a technical pen?

They also need more careful maintenance than other types. If the ink is allowed to dry out inside the pen, it can be difficult or even impossible to clean the nib unit out again. If properly cared for, however, these pens will last for many years.