Dry Start ?

[Ranger14]

Sorry for such a noob question.. Lately I have been using my fountains but find that when I lay my fountains on their sides with the caps off they are dry and need some scratch paper to scribble to get the ink flowing again.. This has happened to my Twsbi Eco and several other fountains.. So I am trying to understand if I am doing something wrong or something is wrong ???

 

 

 

Also I am new to Fountain pens

J

[ParkerDuofold]

Hello Ranger,

 

Fountain inks are colored water and evaporate quickly so you have to keep the pen's cap in place or it'll dry out. You can't leave them uncovered for more than a couple of minutes; they're not like a bp or rb pen.

 

That's why fp's can be tough in meetings; hooded or enclosed nibs fare a little better.

 

- Anthony

Edited January 11, 2017 by ParkerDuofold

[fly_us]

The longest drying time i tried is Parker 51 with approx 20 mins. Most of the other pens i have dry in 3-4 mins.

 

If you want a quick pen that can be use quickly, try to look at the Pilot VP.

[ParkerDuofold]

If you want a quick pen that can be use quickly, try to look at the Pilot VP.

Great suggestion.

 

- Anthony

[Bo Bo Olson]

Slip the cap on, you need not twist shut or push shut, just slip the cap on keeps the pen ready to write for a much longer time.

[Ranger14]

Thanks for the info and now I can correct my mistake..

 

 

Thanks Again

[Jamesbeat]

Slip the cap on, you need not twist shut or push shut, just slip the cap on keeps the pen ready to write for a much longer time.

This is what I do in meetings or when jotting down notes as I work.

In fact, this is the way I use my pens the majority of the time. I just leave the cap on my desk, or if I'm in a meeting I hold it in my left hand. It becomes second nature after a while.

 

I have even accidentally left my pen in this state overnight on a few occasions, and not had any problems with drying out.

 

Another thing to bear in mind is that fountain pens need to be cleaned periodically. This will stop dried ink accumulating to a level where it becomes a problem.