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How to clean and refill your pen

Written by: Ana Ferrón

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How to clean and recharge your pen: Step by step guide

The beautiful and pleasant that is writing with pen is not a saying ... it is a fact.

And is that when you start in the world of calligraphy and feathers ... you are Lost.

You enter a world of collecting, both feathers and inks. You want all colors, with glitter, sin, mattes, bicolor, all. Loads every pen to your beautiful ink and write with it as if you were writing your own "Harry Potter."

So if you feel love of the good for the feathers here we leave you a guide for you to do  maintenance of your pen and keep it for many years and write as soft and well as the first day .

Step 1: Prepare your materials

Before starting, have the following materials at hand:


  • Your fountain pen.
  • Ink compatible with your pen (in cartridges/converter or bottle).
  • A small amount of warm water.
  • A soft and absorbent cloth (it serves the lifelong cooking paper).
  • Test paper

Step 2: Initial pen load

If it is the first time you use the pen or you have not used it for a long time, it is important to make an initial load to make sure the ink flows well and the dry ink down has not been obstructed.


  • Understood the upper part of the pen, where the nursing is located.
  • Remove any empty cartridge or converter that may be placed.
  • Rinse the nod with warm water and a little soft soap to remove any dry residue or ink. Be sure to rinse it only with water later.
  • Soft it gently with a clean and soft cloth.

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How your fountain pen load

There are two common methods to load the pen with ink: using cartridges or immersing the down directly in the ink bottle. Next, we explain how to do it:


Load with cartridges


  • Understood the upper part of the pen and remove any converter present.
  • Insert the new ink cartridge into the feathery of the nursing, making sure it is completely fitted.
  • Curl the upper part of the pen again.
  • Let the pen stand for a few minutes to allow the ink to flow to the nursing before starting to write.

Load with bottle ink


  • Understood the upper part of the pen and remove any converter present.
  • The plumin immerses in the ink bottle until approximately one centimeter is submerged.
  • Gently turn the converter knob, if applicable, to suck the ink into it.
  • Remove the plumn from the bottle and dry excess ink with the absorbent paper.
  • Coincide the upper part of the pen.
  • Allows the ink to flow to the down for a few minutes before starting to write. You can do it by pressing gently on paper or in the same kitchen napkin.
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Step 4: Regular pen of the pen

Diamond 580 fountain pen


Regularly cleaning the pen will ensure that it always works optimally and will avoid obstructions in the ink flow. Here are the steps to do it:

  • Disassemble the pen, separating the nursing from the top.
  • Rinse the nickname and converter (if you have it) with warm water to eliminate any excess ink.
  • If you notice any persistent residue, you can use a specific cleaning solution for fountain feathers following the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Gently stop it with a clean and soft cloth before reassembling the pen.

Step 6: Test and enjoy

Before starting to write, perform a test on a trial to make sure the ink flows correctly. Leave the nursing down. If you find any problem, such as jumping in writing or poor ink flow, repeat the cleaning or loading process. There may be some air hole.

And now to enjoy and write which novelist of the 90. Try not to leave the pen without its lid, and maintain it horizontally to prevent the ink from drying out.

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