
I figured out how to actually revive a dry ballpoint pen ... - Reddit
Jul 26, 2020 · (1) Open up the pen to pull out the ink tube, and then yank the pen nib out of the tube. You might need pliers for this, some are pretty stuck in there. Separated nib & ink tube …
I accidentally sent a pen through the wash with my clothes
I did this a while back with a black gel ink pen and I was able to successfully fix almost all of the affected clothes, mostly cotton, by soaking them overnight in a large plastic bin with a bunch of …
Cleaning out dried ink from pens after 40 years - The Fountain Pen …
Jan 4, 2010 · Without the UC - keep up the soaking/flushing in the ammonia solution or technical pen cleaner. Also, if the ink residue is showing up as very light, you might try flushing with …
How do I prevent ink smudges? : r/fountainpens - Reddit
Nov 19, 2021 · A slightly more absorbant paper will work better for you. The best fountain pen papers often dry slower which can enhance the look of the ink on the paper but that isnt what …
Choosing the right type of ink: Ballpoint, Hybrid, Gel ... - Reddit
Feb 25, 2021 · Generally speaking, there are 4 different types of ink on the market. This chart ranks them by viscosity (how thick or goopy the ink is). Viscosity is important because it's the …
What Were The Inks That Were Used In The Old Days? 1800S To …
Feb 16, 2013 · Most iron gall inks today have a rather low concentration with dye added. A pure iron gall ink with high iron gall concentration is Gutenberg's document ink. The darkness is …
Tom's Studio Lumos Duo - The Fountain Pen Network
Mar 19, 2024 · Tom's Studio Lumos Duo Today it's not a fountain pen, but an ink pen. I wasn't sure whether it belonged in this review section (if this is the wrong place, please move it!). I …
The Chemistry Of Fountain Pen Inks
Oct 8, 2016 · The essay itself is quite well written and addresses the topic at hand 'fountain pen ink chemistry' very well. I was going to add that it was mentioned in passing that ink has two …
What Is Good Gsm (G/m2) For Paper For Fountain And Gel Pens …
Aug 10, 2015 · For instance, Laser Jet paper which has a slick ink resistant finish in the 85 gm. range holds up quite well to fountain pen use. If all else fails, run your finger along the paper in …
Leroy W. Fairchild Dip Pen Info - The Fountain Pen Network
Nov 8, 2023 · While removing tax … I used to make the same mistake. removing x% tax from the final amount ( be 10% for japan or 21% for europe). say base price of a pen is 10000 with tax …