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USE AND CARE GUIDE
Pen Care Instructions:
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Wood writing
instruments are built from many different fine woods. Mother Nature
has created
the beauty and differences of color and grain. All
woods should be
treated like fine furniture. Wood pens twist to open, unlike
their metal counterparts, which pull to open. Beware of people
who do not know this and attempt to open your pen. Some of
them do not know when to stop pulling and can pull the
fittings out.
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Do not expose your
pen to extreme temperatures or moisture. Do not leave
your
pen in a
car.
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All woods tend to
darken with age and exposure to sunlight. Some more colorful
wood,
such
as Osage Orange, Padauk and Purpleheart are much more
susceptible
to UV light. Avoid
leaving your pen in direct sunlight
when not in use.
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Do not use cleaners or solvents as they may damage the finish.
Use a light furniture wax to restore your pens luster.
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Well made wood pens
are assembled with the grain matching between the barrel
and the
cap.
Pens with threaded caps should be turned carefully to assure
the
threads are correctly aligned.
Most threads have three or four starting points.
To
maintain grain alignment and the appearance
of
your pen, use the same
starting
point each time you close it. Once you have closed the cap,
if you notice
misalignment
of the grain, simply rotate the cap counter clockwise without
removing
the barrel until you feel the light click of the threads aligning with the
next starting
point. Retighten
and check the
grain
alignment. Repeat as
necessary until the grain
is aligned.
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Be careful not to
cross-thread by using careful alignment and a light touch.
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To replace a
fountain pen cartridge or a rollerball
refill,
unscrew the nib assembly.
Roller ball
pens have a
small spring in the finial which you should take care not to
lose.
When you reinstall
a rollerball be certain the refill sits on the
spring before
you tighten the nib assembly.
Fountain Pen Care:
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Holding a fountain pen.
When properly held, the fountain pen nib should be
upright
so you
can see the engraving. Both tines at the tip of the pen should
contact the
paper at the same time.
Do not apply pressure when
writing, the
weight of the pen is
sufficient. Your fountain pen
will
adjust to your style of writing,
so do not share your
pen with
others, especially someone opposite
handed from
you.
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Using ink cartridges.
Press
the ink cartridges onto the nib until firmly seated.
Gently write
on
a scrap of paper to begin the ink flow. If the pen does not
write it
needs to be primed by
squeezing the ink cartridge until ink
comes out of the tip
of
the nib. Test and repeat if necessary.
- Using a converter.
Twist the
end of the converter until the piston head is
positioned
at the
filling end. Press the converter onto the nib. With the nib
submersed in the
ink, twist the end
of the converter back and forth
several times
to ensure the converter
is completely filled.
Remove
excess ink from the nib
with a soft tissue.
- Choosing the right ink.
Use only ink designed specifically for fountain pens.
India
ink and
calligraphy ink can cause permanent damage to the nib.
- Choosing the right paper.
Use high
quality, non-coated paper. Low quality
paper
tends to
collect on
the tip of the nib when writing causing the ink to bleed.
When
possible, choose
quality paper with a high cotton content to get the
most
out of your
fountain pen.
- Storing your
Fountain Pen. Always store your pen with the nib in an
upright
position.
This allows the ink to drain from the nib
when not in use.
- Cleaning.
Fountain pens should be
cleaned once a month (or when clogged).
Remove the
ink
cartridge/converter from the nib and flush with tepid water.
It
may
be necessary to let the
nib soak for several hours if
severely clogged.
Blow out
excess water before installing the
ink
cartridge. Dry the nib and feeder
with a soft,
lint-free
cloth. DO NOT use hot water or solvents
as this may
damage
the nib and/or
the finish.
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