i bought this pen, the nib often goes dry and i need to shake and drop out some ink then only i can proceed, its really annoying, suggestions ?
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Make sure that you store the pen with the tip up, if you store it lying down or with tip down the ink will run down and dry in the channel.
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Hi. I know. This pen make me frustrating every single day. I just put it in the garbage can. I bought new sailor fountain pen. sailor make great quality fountain pens. (expensive or chip It doesn't matter.) all sailor pens are great. I bought extra fine nib pen and medium pen. both are so good. I ordered Amazon and those were ship from Japan.
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I couldn't even get the cap off the one I bought, so I sent it back immediately. Seems pretty much like a piece of junk. No suggestions for how to get it to flow.
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If you store it in the upright position, and make sure you have enough ink it should be ok. I've not used mine for a month before and it writes without issues. You might need to remove the ink and run the nib under water to clean it out. Let it dry and try again. I use the ink cartridges and they seem to work well.
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Take it out and gently shake the cartridge. Try it again. If not, the cartridge might be defective and you need to return it.
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Some inks will dry and clog more quickly than others, but they'll all do it eventually. If you need to store the pen be sure to wash out both the section (that holds the nib) and the converter. Bulb syringes are your best friend when cleaning. Then shake them out, let them air dry for a day or so, and store. If you still want to use it somewhat regularly and not store it, then seek out inks made by Waterman, Parker, and Sheaffer. These are old, trusted brands, and are a bit less likely to clog as quickly. They'll be easier to wash out of your pen as well. You also might seek out some "washable" inks (like Parker Quink Washable Blue), though be aware that most washable inks may fade on paper. Some inks will dry and clog more quickly than others, but they'll all do it eventually. If you need to store the pen be sure to wash out both the section (that holds the nib) and the converter. Bulb syringes are your best friend when cleaning. Then shake them out, let them air dry for a day or so, and store. If you still want to use it somewhat regularly and not store it, then seek out inks made by Waterman, Parker, and Sheaffer. These are old, trusted brands, and are a bit less likely to clog as quickly. They'll be easier to wash out of your pen as well. You also... » Read More Some inks will dry and clog more quickly than others, but they'll all do it eventually. If you need to store the pen be sure to wash out both the section (that holds the nib) and the converter. Bulb syringes are your best friend when cleaning. Then shake them out, let them air dry for a day or so, and store. If you still want to use it somewhat regularly and not store it, then seek out inks made by Waterman, Parker, and Sheaffer. These are old, trusted brands, and are a bit less likely to clog as quickly. They'll be easier to wash out of your pen as well. You also might seek out some "washable" inks (like Parker Quink Washable Blue), though be aware that most washable inks may fade on paper. « Show Less
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Use small wire cutters to shorten the spring that the refill uses at the pen's tip and it'll work perfectly. Do it a tiny bit at a time until it works properly.
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I had a similar problem and the only solution that worked for me was to remove the XL cartidge and replace it with a similar one that is not XL. It seems that ink in the XL cartridge drys up and blocks the flow. I am not using any XL cartridges in the future because of this problem.
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I think the ink cartridge blows and my hand is always cramping up when I'm using it. But I'm used to fountain pens and Pilot G2's.
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I have also noticed by ink levels dropping dramatically with no printing going on. I agree the ink must be evaporating. This is very frustrating and the ink is too expensive to be evaporating into thin air!
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Same issues. Some vendors seem to sell counterfeit Wacom pen. It's my second and it's worst then the first one. Ended up buying locally from Best Buy and that's the real thing.
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Just break the nib! So easy and crippy. I bought 2, one worked and the other I had to broke the nib!
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I haven't ever had any difficulty with ink flow on this Kuretake model; once the ink cartridge is seated properly in the body (and the brush pen's internal apparatus has pierced the seal on the cartridge), ink has very quickly moved out into the brush fibers. If you're still having difficulty with ink flow after a bit of time (say fifteen minutes), you might try shaking the capped brush pen (gently) back and forth a few times, then uncapping to see whether the ink has started to flow into the brush nib. If this doesn't work immediately, try it again. If two or three tries hasn't produced ink flow, you might try a drop or two of water on the brush nib in case there is some size blocking the capillary action. I do hope this helps!
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I like to draw with it. The pen feels good in my hand. I rest my index finger alongside the clip. The nib has a little springiness to it. The line will be a little on the narrow side of whatever nib size you choose. The cartridge or cartridge converter does not hold a lot of ink. Keep that in mind, when choosing your nib size. if you are looking for a permanent ink, you could try Noodler's Black or any of the Bullet Proof / Eternal inks from Noodlers. Those inks are permanent to cellulose based products only. To reduce residue buildup, the fountain pen should be flushed regularly. Great fountain pen. I hope this has helped. I like to draw with it. The pen feels good in my hand. I rest my index finger alongside the clip. The nib has a little springiness to it. The line will be a little on the narrow side of whatever nib size you choose. The cartridge or cartridge converter does not hold a lot of ink. Keep that in mind, when choosing your nib size. if you are looking for a permanent ink, you could try Noodler's Black or any of the Bullet Proof / Eternal inks from Noodlers. Those inks are permanent to cellulose based products only. To reduce residue buildup, the fountain pen should be flushed regularly. Great... » Read More I like to draw with it. The pen feels good in my hand. I rest my index finger alongside the clip. The nib has a little springiness to it. The line will be a little on the narrow side of whatever nib size you choose. The cartridge or cartridge converter does not hold a lot of ink. Keep that in mind, when choosing your nib size. if you are looking for a permanent ink, you could try Noodler's Black or any of the Bullet Proof / Eternal inks from Noodlers. Those inks are permanent to cellulose based products only. To reduce residue buildup, the fountain pen should be flushed regularly. Great fountain pen. I hope this has helped. « Show Less
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Ya, just make sure you let it dry.I takes a long time. I am not a huge fan of dippy pens but I have a set and if youre after a certain line it works. Im drawing "illuminated" letters w this ink. I did a calligraphy wall plaque too.its a hoot.Drives ppl nuts."Why do you have a blank paper on the wall?"
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There's a tiny Reset hole on the back.... You'll have to use a pin because the hole is smaller than an ink pen tip.... If this doesn't work you can do what I did.... Return it and make them unfreeze it..... Be sure to have them send you a return number so you don't end up paying shipping... Good Luck!
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The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good products. The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good... » Read More The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good products. « Show Less
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Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll wear down your nib which needs inky lubrication to perform well. Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll... » Read More Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll wear down your nib which needs inky lubrication to perform well. « Show Less
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If you unscrew the pen there is a little filter, it snaps apart from the nib. There is a little switch on the side that you suction the ink inside the filter