How do you use a reservoir pen?

Insert the small end inside the nib. Push the cartridge onto the nipple until it clicks, which occurs when the inside of the nib punctures the cartridge to access the ink. If the pen won’t write immediately, sit it in a vertical position to allow gravity to pull the ink down into the nib.

What is the reservoir on a dip pen?

A dip pen reservoir is designed to slip on the nib that are using, the purpose of a reservoir is to hold an excess amount of ink. There are 2 types of reservoir nibs, 1. Nibs that come with the reservoir pre-attached such as Leonardt Tape nibs or Brause Bandzug nibs and 2.

What is a nib reservoir?

The reservoir is what holds the ink and feeds it to the nib. Pen nibs generally come in two varieties, a reservoir attached to the top (Brause, Tape, TO, Speedball, etc.) or attached to the bottom (Mitchell).

Why is fountain pen used for?

Improved Writing Experience Despite their pleasing aesthetic, fountain pens are more than an attractive writing tool. They also transform the experience of writing by hand and improve handwriting. Thanks to the nature of flowing ink, you avoid the dreaded hand cramp often acquired by tightly clutching a scratchy biro.

What is the best pen for signature?

You might think any fine point pen will work, but we’ve found that Sharpies tend to bleed and regular ink pens will fade over time. The best option for a signature board is a pigmented ink pen. This will write crisp and clean, making it easy to read. These pens will not smear, feather, bleed or fade over time.

Why should you never write checks with a pen?

You may not realize it, but using the correct pen for writing a check is actually vitally important because the wrong pen may make your check “washable.” Its less viscous nature allows tiny particles of pigment to actually embed themselves in the paper of a check.