I have a medium Chocolate Centennial that is writing more like a conservative fine (bordering the dry side).
Even after experimenting with different inks and paper combinations, it's still not writing like a medium.
I would assume I could try increasing the gap in the tines. Could someone advise as to how this could be done?
Secondly, if all else fails, any recommendations on a nibmeister with a speedy turn around time? I am not sure if I can wait for Richard to drop by the next time he's in town for the Toronto pen show.
Thanks so much.
Full Version: Slightly Increasing ink flow in Centennial
Hi Wil,
In order to increase ink flow a little, you can use a pice of very thin, relatively sturdy plastic, like transparant overhead film.
Cut off a small strip of this stuff, let's say 2 inches by 4 inches, from the film. Wriggle the edge between the two tines, which may actually be quite hard to do
, and pull it slowly out from between the two tines. Check how the pen writes now. Do this one or two more times if it still isn't right.
Do make sure, however, that the tips of the tines still keep touching, at least to the eye. If they don't touch anymore, you'll find the pen will skip. If you manage to go just a little too far, just refer to the thread dealing with slightly decreasing ink flow.
Also make sure every time, that the tines are still aligned properly, otherwise the pen will be scratchy. In order to realign the tines, if so required, just use the infamous "twanging" procedure, one that I coined elsewhere on this forum.
Warm regards, Wim
In order to increase ink flow a little, you can use a pice of very thin, relatively sturdy plastic, like transparant overhead film.
Cut off a small strip of this stuff, let's say 2 inches by 4 inches, from the film. Wriggle the edge between the two tines, which may actually be quite hard to do
, and pull it slowly out from between the two tines. Check how the pen writes now. Do this one or two more times if it still isn't right. Do make sure, however, that the tips of the tines still keep touching, at least to the eye. If they don't touch anymore, you'll find the pen will skip. If you manage to go just a little too far, just refer to the thread dealing with slightly decreasing ink flow
.Also make sure every time, that the tines are still aligned properly, otherwise the pen will be scratchy. In order to realign the tines, if so required, just use the infamous "twanging" procedure, one that I coined elsewhere on this forum
.Warm regards, Wim
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