Can I soak a fountain pen in water?
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Fountain pens, as opposed to disposable pens, are constructed to last for years, if not a lifetime, of usage. However, you will need to put in a little bit of work to clean them in order to ensure that they continue to function correctly.
In this article, we illustrate how to clean all of the most popular filling systems and give recommendations and best practices on how to maintain your pens in great operating condition over the long term. This post can be found here.
Why should a fountain pen be cleaned?
Why should you clean your teeth? Why do you keep watering the garden? You need to clean your pen often if you want it to continue to write smoothly over a long period of time. In addition to that, it is neither as challenging nor as time-consuming as it would first seem. In addition to this, you do not need any specialized equipment to complete it. You just need a towel and access to water from a running tap.
When does a fountain pen need to be cleaned and how?
Even if you always use the same color of ink, you should clean the printer at least twice a year to get the most out of its capabilities. If you like experimenting with different color combinations, you will need to clean it before inking it with a fresh color. It is important to clean the writing implement before putting it away for storage if you do not intend to use it for some time.
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