Water Added To Dried-Out Ink

[k3eax]

On occasion I'll find one of my pens to have been unused long enough to have the ink dried. Not wishing to be wasteful, I will add a bit of water to reconstitute the ink.. Is there an unforeseen consequence?

Edited October 9, 2016 by k3eax

[richardandtracy]

Depends on the ink. If it's a permanent ink that reacts with air (rather than the Noodlers cellulose reactive type) then possibly, as insoluble deposits may be left behind. This may constrict the feed. If, however, it's a washable ink, then there should be no problems.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[T4TEXAS]

Just be sure to use distilled water.

[pepsiplease69]

I do this all the time.

 

As a matter of fact, I have an old ink bottle filled with regular tap water at my desks both at home and at the office. I have a glass dropper I use for the job.

 

It's ideal for getting the ink flowing again, and if there's any hint of poor flow, I pull the nib apart and inspect for clogs and soak and clean the feed thoroughly and floss the nib, though I haven't had to do that recently at all.

[mhguda]

I do this all the time.

 

As a matter of fact, I have an old ink bottle filled with regular tap water at my desks both at home and at the office. I have a glass dropper I use for the job.

 

It's ideal for getting the ink flowing again, and if there's any hint of poor flow, I pull the nib apart and inspect for clogs and soak and clean the feed thoroughly and floss the nib, though I haven't had to do that recently at all.

I do exactly the same. I will even do it with ED filled pens where the ink has either dried up or become too concentrated - add enough water to get the regular ink consistency back. I have a special dropper-topped bottle filled with tap water at the ready for this.

[T4TEXAS]

Tap water is fine in areas with low mineral content, but in areas with high mineral content it may pose a problem over time.