I just got my pen and it doesn't write. Does it take a while for the ink to flow?
600225
I have several of these pens. One of the last ones I bought did that and I just kept working with it. I took out the cartridge, put it back in, made sure everything fit snug, kept writing with it, etc. Pretty soon it started working. Don't give up - these are good pens.
600226
Should be not, if you are using an ink cartridge, it can write instantly. If you are using some refills, probably you could try swing the pen smoothly to make the ink to coming to the nib.
600227
Firstly, make sure that you've loaded the ink properly. If you haven't loaded it, or loaded it improperly then that may be the source of your issue. Secondly, it can take a little while for the ink to work it's way down to the writing nib on a new fountain pen. My advice is to treat it the way you would a ball-point pen that won't write at first, i.e. give it a bit of a gentle shake and then scribble on a piece of paper for a bit. The ink should start flowing in short order then. If not, then there may be other problems. Hope this helps.
600228
sometimes it can take a while for the ink to travel from the cartridge through the barrel and out the nib. the ink will flow through the nib once enough has collected in the tip. once you get it going there shouldn't be a stoppage even when changing cartridges since there will still be ink in the barrel.
1057834
I'm not sure. I guess the only way to find out is to try it. Be sure to have paper toweling handy. I can only say I love the pen.
2177952
My pen has never had an problems. I did have a problem with another one and called the 800 number on their website. They were very helpful and we fixed it. It's been a while and I don't really remember the issue. Good luck!
1530345
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!
2204867
NO! (I hit the wrong button on my previous answer. If you are not getting good flow, there is another problem. The tines of the nib may be spread incorrectly, the pen may need cleaning, you may be using an ink with inadequate lubricants (ref to as "dry"). Start by soaking the front section in warm water for an hour, rinse and & try again. If that doesn't work, add a tbsp of clear ammonia and soak again. Also look at the nib. if the tines spread rather than narrow as they proceed to the point, see this vid. If they touch tightly at the tip, also watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_bNRrPk5MY. Start around minute 5.
1919239
Your quote is correct. The pen worked on mine, but nothing else. I returned the pen for a refund.
75296
I have sometimes found that it helps to remove the tip and cartridge from the pen and squeeze the cartridge while it is attached to the tip. I've had this issue with other pens. I usually squeeze a drop out on to sme waste paper. But it could squirt out and make a big mess so be careful where you do it. It might also be that the cartridge is seated fully on to the tip so you might want to push it all the way on by hand
1914143
I have written on wet paper and have rubbed it with a wet sponge. The ink stayed and wrote well. The paper gave out before the writing did.
2204866
NO! (I hit the wrong button on my previous answer. If you are not getting good flow, there is another problem. The tines of the nib may be spread incorrectly, the pen may need cleaning, you may be using an ink with inadequate lubricants (ref to as "dry"). Start by soaking the front section in warm water for an hour, rinse and & try again. If that doesn't work, add a tbsp of clear ammonia and soak again. Also look at the nib. if the tines spread rather than narrow as they proceed to the point, see this vid. If they touch tightly at the tip, also watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_bNRrPk5MY. Start around minute 5. NO! (I hit the wrong button on my previous answer. If you are not getting good flow, there is another problem. The tines of the nib may be spread incorrectly, the pen may need cleaning, you may be using an ink with inadequate lubricants (ref to as "dry"). Start by soaking the front section in warm water for an hour, rinse and & try again. If that doesn't work, add a tbsp of clear ammonia and soak again. Also look at the nib. if the tines spread rather than narrow as they proceed to the point, see this vid. If they touch tightly at the tip, also watch it.... » Read More NO! (I hit the wrong button on my previous answer. If you are not getting good flow, there is another problem. The tines of the nib may be spread incorrectly, the pen may need cleaning, you may be using an ink with inadequate lubricants (ref to as "dry"). Start by soaking the front section in warm water for an hour, rinse and & try again. If that doesn't work, add a tbsp of clear ammonia and soak again. Also look at the nib. if the tines spread rather than narrow as they proceed to the point, see this vid. If they touch tightly at the tip, also watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_bNRrPk5MY. Start around minute 5. « Show Less
1399107
I tried it and it did work. I used a regular black ink pen. You may have to go over it another time to make sure it's dark enough.
49554
This pen includes a refillable ink cartridge. All you have to do turn the plunger till it's all the way to the bottom. Then dip the open end into your ink a turn the plunger the opposite direction till the cartridge is full. Then place the cartridge in the pen and turn the plunger till you begin to feed ink into the pen. Turn a little at a time until the ink flows freely as you write, enjoy.
128929
I ordered the Jinhao ink cartridges for this pen. Unscrew the part of the pen that has the nib (the writing point). The narrow end of the ink cartridge is what goes toward the nib end. Push it on until the end is punctured, allowing the ink to flow freely. Screw the two pieces of the pen back together. It usually takes a minute for the ink to flow down into the nib, but once it does you are ready to write.
691534
You may have received a faulty pen. If you are referring to the internal threading it should be even. My pen retracts fine. Your pen should also have a rubber O-ring to keep the pen from moving and keeping tension to open and close the pen.
1873235
I doubt if the ink has dried up. The reason it stops writing, is that the pen barrel is basically sealed inside the utensil and not allowed to vent. Just remove the pen barrel and blow into it. It'll start writing again until another vacuum occurs. Yeah I know it's a pain. I seriously doubted that the manufacturers only put in 1 mm of ink into a 2 1/2" barrel and ink that thick doesn't dry out that easily. I also think the reason that BIC pens have a little hole in its side is to avoid the vacuum problem.
506066
I write with fountain pens all the time, and the ink from these pens dries as fast as any other fountain pen. If you rub your finger across it right away, it will smudge, but in just a few seconds the ink is dry. Of course with any ink, the nature of the paper or other medium will have s significant influence on how fast the ink drys and how well it will write.
488760
Good morning, David! I notice that if I continually use the printer, the ink is used normally but if it sits for any length of time (e.g. week, weeks, months) than the ink dries up! The ink may be inexpensive but so much of it is wasted! I also don't like that if the color ink runs out the printer shuts down. I will not purchase another printer like this, inexpensive or not! Good luck!
432806
The ink definitely goes fast. I couldn't believe how within just a couple of days the ink would be out. So I now only use mine when needed or with crafts. But if it is worth it to be able to erase and buy the refills, it's a great pen.