Got the ink flowing again

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Haynie

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Maybe this will help someone, or someone's client

My fountain pen sat dormant all weekend at about a 30-45 degree angle. Didn't plan it that way, that is just where I left it with the cap on of course. This morning it just was not writing right. lots of skipping, nothing coming out on the first down swipe of a letter. It was getting pretty frustrating. I wiped it on a tissue. drew lots of squiggly lines nothing helped. A few minutes ago I signed my name and made several lines on a pink eraser. BINGO! No more issues.

Maybe this will help someone.
 
A couple notes:
  • Don't use tissue ... there are little "threads" the may come off and stick in your tines
  • Try a drop of water on top the nib, over the tines/hole ... this may start it flowing
  • Take off the cartridge or converter, then use an empty converter to pump a little warm water in and out the tine. You can put the ink cartridge/converter back on when its working.
  • Worst case: take off the cartridge/converter; take apart the nib/feed/etc and clean; reassemble

There has to be some kind of FAQ or something online (fountainpennetwork.com?)
 
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