Jun 8, 2018 · Making a pen wetter is relatively easy. Usually, changing to a wet ink does the trick. Conversely, making a pen dryer can be done by changing to a dry ink and this should always be the first step, at least in my opinion. I've had really good results with changing to Pelikan 4001; this is a great ink for taming a pen that's a bit too wet for me.

Mar 9, 2024 · Quick How To video on how to make a pen write dryer. Check my other video on how to increase ink flow and make it write more wet. • New Nib Tuning Hack - How To Make A F... ...more

Feb 5, 2009 · FP users did their own nib adjustments to fine-tune a pen to their own preferences. Guess what, it's not rocket science. You can too. You may not want to learn on a $400 pen; go get a couple cheap 1930's no-names and practice on them first.

Oct 16, 2019 · So looking for some advice on making the feed a bit drier for Visconti Palladium, Sailor and Jowo nibs. So, an update. nibmeister responded and he is saying there might be an air leak and I will send the pen back to him to fix. That's honestly the best action to take. Let the pro dial it back some.

May 11, 2021 · Not quite leaky, but enough to make an M write like a wet B with waterman mysterious blue. I’ve checked the nib under a loupe... the slit has virtually no gap. No cracks I can see anywhere on the body or feed. Any ideas how to fix this? The pen is beat up already, so I’m open to “creative” suggestions ;)

Dec 25, 2019 · Put some in a sample vial and add a few drops of distilled water. It sounds counterintuitive, but many inks have additives that help them flow faster (i.e., wetter). By diluting a bit, you lessen the effect of these additives. However, you can also dilute the color, so …

Jan 2, 2023 · The nib and feed were knocked loose a little and just need to be pushed back in a bit - tell us the make and model of the pen for more details. Something cracked and the ink-air exchange is now faster.

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May 12, 2022 · heh. it's a knockoff, nicknamed Pripyat pen (or Nudie Banana.) I do not believe this setup is much faster than regular air drying, I'll run a test or two to check. The fan is rated for 12V so it's likely running slower on 9V. Preview my pen clearance here.

Jan 10, 2025 · In this article, we will explore different ideas on how to make custom pens that are simple, easy, and budget-friendly. We will also cover various techniques for making DIY pens …