Excess Of Ink Around The Slit Of A Namiki

[favaroen]

Hi everyone,

 

I bought some months ago a Namiki pen with a fine nib.

It writes quite well and using the Iroshizuku the ink flow is good on the paper without stains.

 

The problem I have is that there's always an excess of ink around the slit: I always try to clean the nib, but after writing some words or after taking off the cap the excess of ink reappears.

 

I've also tried to use denser inks like Pelikan 4001, but without success.

 

Does someone of you know if this is normal for Namiki pens? Any suggestion on how I can reduce this excess of ink?

 

[jar]

First, welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.

 

It's pretty common on many pens. It is called nib creep and is often nib and ink specific. It hurts nothing.

 

http://www.fototime.com/DD241C313ACCEE8/medium800.jpg

[favaroen]

Thanks jar. I agree with you: it's mainly an aesthetic problem. Maybe someone likes it!

I have several fountain pens (cheap and quite expensive) and I hadn't ever noticed a so remarkable effect (nib creep - thanks!) so far.

I was just curious to know if this is common on Namiki pens...

[jar]

I was just curious to know if this is common on Namiki pens...

With my Pilot and Namaki pens it really depends on the individual nib and ink. I see it on some pens with some inks but change the ink and it goes away or keep the ink but use it in a different pen and again it goes away.

 

It is really nib and ink specific.

[mr2txaggie]

Hi favaroen.

 

Welcome to the FPN.

 

The pen with which I consistently have the nib creep is a Namiki! I've only tried approximately 5 inks in it. It does happen, seldom though, in a couple of other pens I have (one being a Carene).

 

Perhaps I'll have to try more different inks.

 

Enjoy your stay at the FPN!

[favaroen]

OK. Thank you jar and mr2txaggie!