Two Questions About My Pfm

[petercli]

The person who restored my PFM said I should flush the pen with water every six months : Fill with water and empty 3 or 4 times.

Is this to prevent clogging? Good idea ?

 

 

Second, the person recommended a brand of ink, but I couldn't read the handwriting. Something like Pihion or Pihkin ?

 

Thanks, PEter

[Florida Blue]

Personally, I would flush out your PFM whenever you are done with it. So when you are finished and want to put it away I would make sure you do a thorough flush beforehand.

 

I would continue to fill with water until the water runs clear, which could be many more than four times.

 

I'm thinking the brand the restorer was recommending was Pelikan. Pelikan 4001 ink is considered very safe.

 

Good luck with your PFM!

[Ernst Bitterman]

The idea of regular flushing is an EXCELLENT one, aimed at preventing clogs. The problem with flushing a PFM is that the jet of water that comes out of the filler probe doesn't touch the majority of the ink-bearing parts. I would make a habit, every 4-6 months, of emptying the pen, filling it with water, then standing the pen in a cup with enough water to cover a least up to the breather hole (but not a lot more). Let it stand at least an hour, and better overnight, to get the unflushable ink somewhat diluted. Then blot the point until it dries, and refill the pen.

 

Pelikan would be an excellent choice of ink. Sheaffer and Waterman are also unlikely to cause any serious problems.

[kirchh]

Second, the person recommended a brand of ink, but I couldn't read the handwriting. Something like Pihion or Pihkin ?

 

Can you post a scan? Might even be Parker.

 

--Daniel