| 1) Wash your pen every few weeks and whenever | | | | and leaves residues on the point of the nib which |
| changing ink color. | | | | might clog the ink flow. |
| 2) Use only cold or tepid water when washing the | | | | 7) If travelling by plane, it is a general rule to follow |
| pen. Demineralised water will work best (tap water | | | | with fountain pens to fill or empty them completely |
| sometimes contains particles which may clog the | | | | and keep them stored in vertical position with the |
| feed). | | | | point upward. This will avoid leakage. |
| 3) Never use hot water, alcohol or solvents as these | | | | 8) Do not loan your pen to anyone, as the nib |
| will damage the feed or other parts of the pen | | | | adjusts only to your own writing style (i.e.: pressure |
| irreparably. | | | | and angle). |
| 4) Wash the pen by filling and emptying it with water | | | | 9) When not using the pen, keep it stored vertically |
| (repeat this until the water is clear). If the pen uses a | | | | with point upward to prevent ink from settling in and |
| cartridge/converter, soak the nib section in water for | | | | clogging the feed. |
| some hours. | | | | 10) If your pen does not write immediately (after |
| 5) If you do not plan on using your pen for a | | | | not having been used it for more than a month) the |
| prolonged period of time, empty and wash it out | | | | ink has probably dried and clogged the nib and feed. |
| before storing it away. | | | | To restore the ink flow either wash the nib with |
| 6) Avoid using chemically treated paper, which usually | | | | water or fill and empty it with ink of same color. If it |
| has a slick feel, because it does not absorb ink well | | | | does not write yet, wash it with tepid water. |