Help To Repair An Onoto Ink Pencil

[Ben19]

I just got a ink pencil, apparently everything it is ok, there is not any part missing, but I do not know why it does not work. it is something that not allows ink to flow from the tip, I guess that there must be dried ink or something. I tried tu flush it with water with a bulb, I put the tip section on water for hours, but still not working. Any idea what i could do in order to get the ink pen working? thank you very much. I added some pics so you can check if there is any part missing.

[Pickwick]

The wire tip needs straightening, and just a gentle push is required to realign it. Also if this pen is similar to the typical stylograph pens of the period, such as "Inkograph" then the wire has a weight attached. When the pen tip touches the paper it should push the wire in to release the ink. When you have straightened the wire, then push it in to see if it is moving freely.

 

Check and see if the plastic tube the wire is inserted in unscrews from the barrel. If that is possible then you should be able to locate the weight at the end of the wire. The weight may be clogged with ink, and it will be easier to clear the barrel of any residue ink. Once the wire is free and you have replaced the tip, give the pen a shake. If you hear a rattle sound then it indicates that the weight is free.

 

These pens are not classified as pencils.

[Vintagepens]

In this case the wire is spring-loaded, not weighted.

The tube at the tip may be clogged, in which case a very fine wire can be used to clear it.

On your pen it appears the sprung wire is more than a little bit short, so its end may have broken off inside the tip -- not an uncommon problem.