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Hello I am not sure if this is the right forum but can anybody give me some advice on how to solve flow issues? There is nothing more frustrating when writing than suddenly finding yourself scratching at the paper. I am using a Cross pen with medium nib and converter and Noodler's permanent blue ink. I have wash the pen out thoroughly with warm water prior to using it and have always kept it clean. I am left handed. I don't know if my technique is to blame but I cannot write with my right hand.

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I'd suggest the following in this order

1) flush the pen thoroughly with lukewarm water and a small amount of dish washing liquid. If you have a rubber bulb (sold at drug stores for cleaning ears or baby enemas) use this to force the water/soap mixture from both sides of the nib section. Follow by plenty of water rinses.

 

2) try using a cross ink cartridge. If the cartridge works there may be a problem with your converter or ink

 

3) try another ink

 

4) is there any chance that oils from your hand are getting on the paper and making problems? Try using a slip sheet under your hand. I like to use a clear cell phone screen protector.

 

5) have you tired other papers?

 

You may have already tried some of these tips but perhaps others will work. Good luck.

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Sorry but the answer will be a bit long:

1) you can visit

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/forum/21-repair-qa/

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/forum/37-cross/

2) You can try more liquid inks like Waterman Serenity Blue and various Pilot Iroshizuku. If it doesnot help the pen wants service.

3) The reason can be insufficient airflow which substitutes the ink that left the reservoir/barrel/cartridge.

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Thanks I am using the Noodler as I wanted a permanent in and this seemed to be the one that does least damage to a pen. I will try these tips thanks.

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If you need permanent ink I would suggest Montblanc Permament Blue either in cartridges or in bottle.

It is definitely more reliable. At least you can try.

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There are other permanent inks with fewer problems.

Folks here are suggesting trying Waterman to test the pen. It's a reliable ink. If your pen doesn't flow well with this ink, either it's clogged or something needs repair or adjustment.

Also, consider hand position. I'm a lefty. Writing right or left handed doesn't matter. Keeping both nib tines in contact with the paper does. Often folks who have trouble with a pen skipping are rolling their wrist a bit while writing, it's common with pencils and other pens, that slight roll will shift the nib so only one tine is on the paper and the pen can skip.
Hold the pen without pressing it down on the paper. Guide the pen across the paper. If both tines are touching the paper, the pen will leave a line across the paper.
If that worked, then focus on keeping both tines on the paper as you write.

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All good advice. I would add that an overnight soak in some warm water is always a good idea, at least for just about any modern, mass-produced pen. Repeat for a second and a third night until the water runs clear.

 

If an overnight soak doesn't clear up the problem, add a few drops of Ivory Dish Detergent to a bottle of Black Quink and try using that for a few days. If that clears up your problem, you will know it's your ink.

 

Or you can try some extra detergent in your permanent Noodlers. I use that to write checks with, and have never had a problem, but some pens are more temperamental than others.

 

Also, never leave a fountain pen uncapped for more than a few minutes without writing with it. Some pens will tolerate a longer interval, others much less.

 

Piston-fillers are the easiest to keep clean, because they provide a constant flow of ink when you fill them every few days. Converters are less ideal from that standpoint, and cartridge pens least of all, altho of course you can still clean them by sucking some water into your mouth thru the feed (nib in water, lips on nipple.)

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