How do you fix a pen that skips ink?

Dip the tip of your pen in rubbing alcohol to dissolve any dried ink that may prevent the ball from moving freely. Place the tip of your pen into the flame of a match or lighter for a few seconds to free up the ball and get it rolling smoothly again.

Why is my pen railroading?

Railroading – When the flow of ink is broken and the result is that the tines of the nib draw two separate, parallel lines on the page. This is most common using flexible nib pens.

How do you get ink to flow in a fountain pen?

Insert the ink cartridge into the open nib section pushing down until you hear a click. When the cartridge is inserted give it a few light squeezes and then shake the pen nib facing downwards until you get a few drops of ink flowing. The pen should now start writing for you.

How do you fix a streaky pen?

Hold the tip of the pen to a flame for a few seconds to unclog the ink. Use a lighter, match, or candle to create a flame, then place just the very tip of your pen in the flame for a few seconds. In many cases, the heat will melt any gummed-up ink near the tip and get the pen working again.

Why does my fountain pen scratch?

If a nib that previously wrote smoothly has suddenly turned scratchy, it has probably suffered some sort of trauma. The most common being misalignment. If bumped or dropped one of the tines can move in relation with the other. This is the first thing to look for.

What is pen ghosting?

Ghosting occurs when you can see the writing on one side of the paper from the other side. It doesn’t mean that the ink has actually bled through to the other side. It simply means you can see it. Ghosting can be an issue if you like writing on both sides of a piece of paper.

How do you store a fountain pen when not in use?

Safe Storage Store your pens in a cool, dry place, and avoid any location subject to extremes of hot or cold or that are exposed to direct sunlight. With a little careful care, your fountain pen can be kept safe and ready for a return to service even when not in everyday use.

What is nib in fountain pen?

A nib is the part of a quill, dip pen, fountain pen, ball point or stylus which comes into contact with the writing surface in order to deposit ink. Different types of nibs vary in their purpose, shape and size, as well as the material from which they are made.