Cleaning a Fountain Pen
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In this instructable I show you how to clean a fountain pen.
You will need:
A fountain pen
Running water
Ink
Paper towels
Take Apart Your Pen
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Unscrew the nib from the pen and take out the ink cartridge.
Run the Nib Under Water
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Run the nib under cool water until the water runs clear.
Dry Off Your Pen
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Very gently dry your pen.
Fill Up Your Ink Cartridge
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Fill up your ink cartridge with ink. I use a syringe.
Put Everything Back Together
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