Why is my fountain pen not working?

If you think your fountain pen has dried out because of clogging, the first step is to try flushing it with warm water. The best way to do this is by unscrewing the pen, removing the cartridge and pouring warm water into the feed and through the nib to flush out any hardened ink or sediment.

Are Conklin fountain pens good?

The Conklin Duragraph fountain pen is great pen and a great value. It writes well, looks sharp and won’t break the pocket book. The pen is well built and sturdy and comes with a lifetime warranty. The Conklin Duragraph is a quality writing tool, definitely worth the price tag.

Why does my fountain pen keep stopping?

This occurs when the feed cannot supply enough ink to the tip of the nib or if the tines on the nib are misaligned. The first problem is an easier fix while a misaligned nib is best left to an experienced pen tech to repair. First try cleaning the fountain pen by soaking it and then flushing it with water.

How do I reset my fountain pen?

​As you can see from the decision tree, is it best to store a fountain pen in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, and with the pen in either a vertical position, with the nib pointing up, or a horizontal position, with the nib pointing sideways.

How do I get my fountain pen to flow?

Press the cartridge firmly into the nib unit. Hold the pen vertical and tap the nib onto a piece of scrap paper – this can help gravity do its work on pulling down the ink. The ink actually flows due to a capillary action as the two halves of the nib at the point are pushed apart when you press it onto the paper.

Where are Conklin pens manufactured?

Italy
Conklin fountain pens where orginally created in the US but are now made overseas with most being manufactured in Italy.

Are Conklin nibs interchangeable?

These nibs will continue to be interchangeable with other #6 nibs (like Goulet nibs, made by JoWo), if you want a different size. The nib and feed are friction fit, so you can pull them out to do a swap.

Why is my pen not working when it has ink?

New pens can become clogged with sediments in the ink, while used pens dry out over time. Nibs collect particles of ink, dust and paper fiber. Remove the ink cartridge and run warm water through the pen to dislodge small particles and dried ink.

How do I fix my pen not writing?

The first method to resolve a clogged ballpoint pen is to apply more pressure and draw scribbles and vertical lines on a piece of paper. If this method does not work, then dip the very tip of the pen in rubbing alcohol. [just the tip] This will dissolve any dried up or ink that has hardened on the tip.

How do you fix pen flow?

Using heat loosens the dried ink around the ballpoint tip, this should get the ball moving and the ink flowing once more. Our favourite method is using a lighter. Just put the flame at the very tip for a few seconds. Mind not to touch the tip after!