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I would love a class on taking care of my fountain pens. Maybe I'll find something on YouTube.

by hwc 2y ago

GarnetFloride 2y ago
JetPens has a video and article for the care of fountain pens.
mangamadaiyan 2y ago
Most fountain pen issues can usually be fixed by a good, thorough, cleaning. If the nib is scratchy, its tines are likely misaligned, and need alignment. You'll need a 10x (or better) jeweller's loupe to check the tines for alignment. More complex solutions for more complex problems exist, but these are the most common by far. It is possible to pick up these things by watching videos, but I'd recommend you to make contact with your local fountain pen club - such things do exist :)
Ancapistani 2y ago
Don’t do it. I did, about eight years ago. Now there is a lathe in my office that I use to make replacement parts for century-old pens.
- ashton314 2y ago
  The rabbit hole is deep, but boy have you gone far
- ConsiderCrying 2y ago
  Ah yes, the logical endpoint of any quirky hobby - becoming so invested in it that your family simply has to smile and nod approvingly while they pray it doesn't spill over into the living room. That said, if you're that skilled with a lathe, it should probably be considered a useful life skill.
  - thenobsta 2y ago
    Growing up, my mom drew the line on vintage motorcycle parts in the dishwasher. Sometimes though, in the winter, the motorcycles were allowed inside. God bless her.
- disqard 2y ago
  That is lovely to hear! You brightened my day a little more. Keep doing it, and maybe share a blog post about your work? I know there are dozens (!) of us who would read it closely :)
disqard 2y ago
1. Search for "TWSBI Eco" at https://www.jetpens.com https://www.jetpens.com and buy the color you like best. 2. Fill it with the ink you like best. In general, you can't go wrong with Pilot Iroshizuku (again, jetpens) 3. When you're done using this pen, twist it (no need to overdo the torque). 4. When you next need to use it, months (or even a year) later, It. Will. Work. I own several different fountain pens, and this one is the only one that I can truly call "maintenance-free". Of course, if you do enjoy tinkering with your fountain pens, don't let me stop you. It's a wonderful hobby!

I would love a class on taking care of my fountain pens. Maybe I'll find something on YouTube.

by hwc 2y ago

I would love a class on taking care of my fountain pens. Maybe I'll find something on YouTube.

GarnetFloride 2y ago

JetPens has a video and article for the care of fountain pens.

mangamadaiyan 2y ago

Most fountain pen issues can usually be fixed by a good, thorough, cleaning. If the nib is scratchy, its tines are likely misaligned, and need alignment. You'll need a 10x (or better) jeweller's loupe to check the tines for alignment. More complex solutions for more complex problems exist, but these are the most common by far. It is possible to pick up these things by watching videos, but I'd recommend you to make contact with your local fountain pen club - such things do exist :)

Ancapistani 2y ago

Don’t do it. I did, about eight years ago. Now there is a lathe in my office that I use to make replacement parts for century-old pens.

ashton314 2y ago
The rabbit hole is deep, but boy have you gone far
ConsiderCrying 2y ago
Ah yes, the logical endpoint of any quirky hobby - becoming so invested in it that your family simply has to smile and nod approvingly while they pray it doesn't spill over into the living room. That said, if you're that skilled with a lathe, it should probably be considered a useful life skill.
- thenobsta 2y ago
  Growing up, my mom drew the line on vintage motorcycle parts in the dishwasher. Sometimes though, in the winter, the motorcycles were allowed inside. God bless her.
disqard 2y ago
That is lovely to hear! You brightened my day a little more. Keep doing it, and maybe share a blog post about your work? I know there are dozens (!) of us who would read it closely :)

disqard 2y ago

1. Search for "TWSBI Eco" at https://www.jetpens.com https://www.jetpens.com and buy the color you like best. 2. Fill it with the ink you like best. In general, you can't go wrong with Pilot Iroshizuku (again, jetpens) 3. When you're done using this pen, twist it (no need to overdo the torque). 4. When you next need to use it, months (or even a year) later, It. Will. Work. I own several different fountain pens, and this one is the only one that I can truly call "maintenance-free". Of course, if you do enjoy tinkering with your fountain pens, don't let me stop you. It's a wonderful hobby!