3 Common Fountain Pen Problems and How to Fix Them

JetPens November 3, 2020
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JetPens is the place for pen and stationery lovers. We carry unique, high-quality pens, paper, and art supplies from Japan and beyond in our online stationery store: https://www.jetpens.com. About Since 2005, we’ve scoured the planet in pursuit of other stand-out writing instruments, school and office supplies, and art materials. We love supporting the fountain pen, study, and planner community, and hope to encourage all creative and artistic endeavors. You can find out more about us here: https://www.jetpens.com/AboutUs Frequently Asked Questions How much does shipping cost? Shipping is FREE for USA orders over $35. Do you have coupons? While we do not offer coupons, we do run promotions for our newsletter subscribers. Find out more here: https://www.jetpens.com/blog/coupons/pt/15

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Is your fountain pen scratchy, inconsistent, or just not writing the way you’d like? We’ll go over some of the most common fountain pen problems and show you how to solve them. https://to.jetpens.com/3kDo9dV For a detailed guide, check out our blog: https://to.jetpens.com/2HIHE6B #fountainpenbeginner #fountainpenguide #fountainpendiy #commonnibproblems ▬▬ ✦ T I M E S T A M P S ✦ ▬▬ 0:00 Start of video 0:19 Nib anatomy 1:03 Tools 1:28 How to fix scratchiness 1:40 Check tine alignment 2:26 Check for tip imperfections 2:57 Polish nib 3:50 How to fix poor ink flow 4:22 Check nib and feed alignment 5:24 Check nib slit 6:58 Check for baby’s bottom 7:29 How to Fix Excessive Ink Flow 7:44 Manage temperature 8:19 Check for air leak 8:39 Tighten tines ▬▬ ✦ R E L A T E D V I D E O S ✦ ▬▬ How to Clean a Fountain Pen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF9IRI5WxXg Fountain Pen Filling Systems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNSOyoGlfug How to Write with a Fountain Pen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9mWKwXfF6s How to Choose a Fountain Pen Nib https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxfCmLZyXXo ▬▬ ✦ L I N K S ✦ ▬▬ N E W S L E T T E R : http://www.jetpens.com/newsletter/subscribe B L O G : http://www.jetpens.com/blog F A C E B O O K: http://www.facebook.com/JetPens I N S T A G R A M : http://www.instagram.com/JetPens T W I T T E R : http://www.twitter.com/JetPens P I N T E R E S T : http://www.pinterest.com/JetPens T U M B L R : http://JetPens.tumblr.com ▬▬ ✦ F A Q ✦ ▬▬ What is JetPens? - We are an online stationery store. We carry unique, high-quality pens, paper, and art supplies from Japan and beyond. Where can I buy the products? - You can buy the products from our shop JetPens.com here: https://to.jetpens.com/3kDo9dV Do you ship to my country? - We ship worldwide to most countries! Please see our shipping page for more details: https://www.jetpens.com/help/Shipping_Information How much does shipping cost and how long does it take? - We offer free shipping to USA orders over $35! Shipping time depends on the method of shipping you choose. See available shipping methods and international shipping rates here: https://www.jetpens.com/help/Shipping_Information What currency are your prices listed in? Can I see the prices in my country’s currency? - Our prices are listed in US dollars. Our website currently does not have the option to use other currencies. Do you have any offers or promotions? - We do run promotions for our newsletter subscribers from time to time! Sign up for our newsletter here: http://www.jetpens.com/newsletter/subscribe or find out more here: https://www.jetpens.com/blog/coupons/pt/15 Where are you located? - Our office and warehouse are located in the United States. While we do not have a physical retail storefront, our online store www.JetPens.com is always open! We fulfill orders Mondays through Fridays except on major US holidays. Find out more about us here: https://www.jetpens.com/AboutUs

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