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I have a fairly new (1 month old) Sheaffer Intensity. I have been experiencing issues with the pen not producing ink partway through writing. It's totally random...I can go days without this happening and then all of a sudden partway through writing it just stops. The only way I can get the ink flowing again is to turn the piston convertor until the ink comes through the nib and then I am off to the races again for how ever long before it decides to do this again. I thought maybe it was a cleaning issue so I have cleaned the pen a couple of times, yet the issue still pops up randomly. Is this just an issue with the pen or is there something else that I am doing wrong?

 

By the way, I am using the Sheaffer ink with the pen as well....

 

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

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Take a toothpick. Dip the end of the toothpick into dishwashing detergent. Take the converter out and insert the toothpick into the ink in the converter and then remove the toothpick. Replace converter. Enjoy.

 

 

 

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I just clicked on "My Website" and read only two entries, but decided that you and I would enjoy talking over a cup of Illy espresso [the only coffee we drink at home], while talking about sports cars. I lusted after a Healy 3000 back in the '70s, but had to settle for a Triumph TR4A. I've never owned or driven an Alfa [it's my best friend's favorite car], but have driven a BMW Z3 M Coupe and a Z4 M Coupe on several tracks in the Southeast. Fountain pens are a recent interest.

 

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Take a toothpick. Dip the end of the toothpick into dishwashing detergent. Take the converter out and insert the toothpick into the ink in the converter and then remove the toothpick. Replace converter. Enjoy.

 

Thanks for the advise...I'll give that a try. As I am new to fountain pens, what is the reasoning behind this? What does the dishwashing soap do? I am always an eager learner when it comes to things.

 

I'll let you know how it works out as well.

 

Cheers!

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Thanks for the advise...I'll give that a try. As I am new to fountain pens, what is the reasoning behind this? What does the dishwashing soap do? I am always an eager learner when it comes to things.

 

I'll let you know how it works out as well.

 

Cheers!

The dishwashing detergent helps reduce surface tension so the air bubble in the converter moves freely instead of getting stuck at the mouth of the converter.

 

 

 

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The dishwashing detergent helps reduce surface tension so the air bubble in the converter moves freely instead of getting stuck at the mouth of the converter.

 

Ahhhh....thanks for the insight. I did what you suggested...now we will see if it does this again.

 

Thanks again for your advise..greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers from BC

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Take a toothpick. Dip the end of the toothpick into dishwashing detergent. Take the converter out and insert the toothpick into the ink in the converter and then remove the toothpick. Replace converter. Enjoy.

 

Jar,

 

I did what you suggested and then all of a sudden the flood gates opened on the pen and the ink flow was insane....I only put a dab of detergent on the converter from the end of a toothpick....maybe I did too much soap though....not sure....or is that the result I should expect?

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Jar,

 

I did what you suggested and then all of a sudden the flood gates opened on the pen and the ink flow was insane....I only put a dab of detergent on the converter from the end of a toothpick....maybe I did too much soap though....not sure....or is that the result I should expect?

Think you used enough dynamite there Butch?

 

You really don't need much, not even a drop, but it do work don't it. You'll get the hang of it. Also, if filling the pen, put one drop of detergent in 8 ounces of water, fill and flush the converter a few times. Then fill with ink. All you need is enough surfactant to break surface tension.

 

 

 

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Figured as so...."Go Big or Go Home" as my dad used to say doesn't apply to this I guess :D Thanks again for your assistance!

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