How long should I leave a fountain pen in water for?

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You will find that using a fountain pen to write gives you a sense of satisfaction that lasts for many years to come. If you take the appropriate amount of care for it, a fountain pen may survive for many years and even generations if it is properly maintained. It is not a particularly difficult or arduous procedure to care for your pen, and it will save you a lot of money on costly nib replacements, so feel free to review our advice below to ensure that you get the most out of your writing instrument and make the most of its potential.

PREPARING A FOUNTAIN PEN FOR FIRST USE

You need to give the fountain pen a "prime" before using it for the first time if this is the first time it has ever been used. Simply insert the ink cartridge into the pen, and then squeeze it firmly until you see some ink coming out of the tip of the pen. Turn the screw section of the converter counterclockwise to coax some ink out of the tip of the pen if you are using a fountain pen converter. This contributes to the ink being able to flow more easily.
If your pen still won't write, try wrapping the whole point of the pen in a piece of tissue and shaking it hard until some ink appears on the tissue. If this doesn't work, replace the tissue over the point of the pen. When shaking the pen, be cautious not to bang it against anything, since this might cause the nib to get broken.
A fountain pen that has a drop of ink attached to its tip.
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