Do uncapped pens dry out?

Yes, they will indeed. Fountain pen ink, unlike gel ballpoint inks, are quite prone to drying out as they are water based. If a fountain pen is even left uncapped for an evening with a particularly troublesome ink, it may clog then and there.

How long does it take for a pen to dry out?

If you are using a suitable paper means absorbent paper for writing or sketching, then it’ll take highest 20 to 30 seconds to fully dry up the ink.

How do you revive a gel pen?

Try pulling out the pen nib and soak it in warm water for a few minutes: Usually, the problem why your gel pen won’t produce ink is that it is clogged. There’s a very small amount of ink solidified inside the nib. However, soaking the nib in water will help the clogged ink to liquefy again.

Can you leave the cap off a fountain pen?

Luckily, caring for a fountain pen is quite simple. Keep the cap on. Keeping the cap on prevents the ink on your nib from drying out and protect the nib from any damage. If you do leave the cap off, remove the dried ink from the nib or soak the nib in water to unblock the flow.

Do rollerball pens dry out?

Rollerball ink can evaporate and dry out the tip. With normal use, rollerball refills should last between 1-3 months after the wax seal is removed. Refills with a wax seal on the tip can be stored up to 1 year before they will dry out.

Can I leave ink in a fountain pen?

Although the majority of modern fountain pens should be fine with their ink being left in them for a week or two without the ink drying out, some can dry out in a matter of days even when kept in optimal conditions.

How do you store pens?

First and foremost, pens like fountain pens, gel pens, rollerball pens, and fine liners should always be store horizontally. This makes it so the ink doesn’t flow away from the tip of the pen. This also prevents them from getting dirty when they’re stored upright OR from ink clogs when stored upside down.