Maybe this seems silly, but I can't seem to get the ink to flow into the pen...and there arn't instructions for doing this. Can anyone give a little guidance please.
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Well, I stood over something to catch the flying ink (a sink, trash can, etc.) and just shook it downward - same way you want the ink to flow - then tested it, if it didn't start to flow after a few seconds I gave it another shake. (Not up and down, just downward.) It always worked for me!
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JohnThis, just the best writer I've ever had, was leaky with the converter and I had to switch to cartridges. I found a converter at http://www.coloradopen.com/product/waterford-kilbarry-edge-fountain-pen/graduation and may try with another so I can mix my ink again.
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I have no problem in writing. Try washing the whole system with warm, may be soaking nib to clean up. I use inks for fountain pen with converter and not a cartridge.
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Pen is no exactly the best, I had the same problem, onece I finaly had ink coming out, it leaked all over, pen does not work at all!.
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I have had this problem before with ink I purchased from Sam's Club. I brought back the ink and they replaced it. Appears to be some type of problem with who's making the ink. I guess you'll have to contact the person you purchased the ink from and go from there. It's a real pain but there is not other choice. You may want to bring the ink to a store and see if they will replace it. I'm sure you (I) are not the only ones with this problem. The larger stores will know about it, just hope they own up to it.
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I know the pen must have the paper, but I don't know if the ink is special or not. When the ink is fresh it's nice. It's when it gets old that it's harder to use. Sorry I can't help you more.
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New way to fill; take out 2 screws from metal plate, slip one end of metal plate up carefully, see the reservoir, start slowly pouring in dry ink.shake to settle, pour more, repeat etc, got 90% in, set plate, insert screws, put in new chip, might have to restart computer It worked for mejust don't get in a hurry
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It's very difficult to find a replacement ink for this pen. I've had to purchase 3 of them because I can't find one that fits. I've gone to Office Depot, office max and tried online but the ink don't fit. It's almost like you just have to keep purchasing the pen. I've sent an email to papermate regarding a replacement ink but never heard back. If you do find one that works, please share the info. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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I have the same problem. After it sits for a while the initial strokes are dry. The ink will eventually flow.
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I had that problem with one of the markers I purchased...but, after I pumped it for awhile, it did start to write...If that doesn't work, it obviously is dried out for some reason...Good luck..
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Hey Caitie. I rarely use the pen so the ink hasn't dried up yet. I am sorry. Good luck and let me know if you find any replacements.
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My pen arrived in the same condition. However, I did not realize that this was the rollerball nib until AFTER putting ink in it and then coming to the realization that this was, in fact, the rollerball nib. I plan to just use up the ink already in the pen and then attempt to extract the roller nib tip out of the pen body (with tweasers?). It's going to be messy, but oh well.
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You can purchase a bottle of ink. You can refill it somehow. I am sure there must be directions somewhere as to how to do it. I think the directions might be in the box. I bought this as a wedding gift so I am not sure. The manufacturer's website may have them. Hope that helps.
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Twist the bottom of the pen counter-clockwise holding the top part still in your hand until it fully retracts Or twist the top which is my favorite, counter clockwise holding bottom still to have pen retract, the opposite to have the ink cartridge to come out. No more marks on your shirt or anywhere else. I also use Fischer Space pen insert BOLD type, writes like a dream!! Have a great one!
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Hello. The ink its in the box shield under pen. I'm think the same like you, but remove all box shield and surprise!! The ink its under the pen.
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That seems to be the only way to do it. It come with a refillable cartridge. Be sure to get good ink. I was using Private Reserve and it was beginning to clog my pens because of the amount of dye material. Herbst and Chesterfield are very good. I write exclusively in brown.
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I agree with L. Novick. I go a step further. I fill the converter as Novick suggests, then turn the assembly so the nib is upright. I tap it a couple of times to move any entrained air to the top, then turn the piston so it pushes a drop or so of ink out the tip of the nib. Then, I push the rest of the ink into the bottle (I turn the nib back down over the bottle.) and use the piston to fill the converter again. That way I don't have air in the coverter to make the pen skip. Be prepared for the possibility of ink of your fingers, but this works well for me. By the way, I like Noodler's ink. Their permanent black ink is BLACK, not dark gray like a lot of inks. It is also Permanent as the name suggests. I agree with L. Novick. I go a step further. I fill the converter as Novick suggests, then turn the assembly so the nib is upright. I tap it a couple of times to move any entrained air to the top, then turn the piston so it pushes a drop or so of ink out the tip of the nib. Then, I push the rest of the ink into the bottle (I turn the nib back down over the bottle.) and use the piston to fill the converter again. That way I don't have air in the coverter to make the pen skip. Be prepared for the possibility of ink of your fingers, but this works well for me. By the way, I like Noodler's ink.... » Read More I agree with L. Novick. I go a step further. I fill the converter as Novick suggests, then turn the assembly so the nib is upright. I tap it a couple of times to move any entrained air to the top, then turn the piston so it pushes a drop or so of ink out the tip of the nib. Then, I push the rest of the ink into the bottle (I turn the nib back down over the bottle.) and use the piston to fill the converter again. That way I don't have air in the coverter to make the pen skip. Be prepared for the possibility of ink of your fingers, but this works well for me. By the way, I like Noodler's ink. Their permanent black ink is BLACK, not dark gray like a lot of inks. It is also Permanent as the name suggests. « Show Less