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I have a Lamy 2000 EF with a minor, but annoying flow issue. Whenever I write quickly or at certain angles, the pen starts to flow drier, and in some cases stops completely. Now I know that many people advise against flushing a pen with rubbing alcohol, since it can mess up the plastic. But I did that a while back with the same pen before I knew any better, and it seemed to work without causing any problems. The L2K is made of pretty durable materials - anyone think it's still a bad idea to use rubbing alcohol for a quick flush?

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I wouldn't use it with Lamy Safari. It might be okay with 2000.

 

But, there is another safer trick: leave your Lamy overnight in a weak solution of dishwashing liquid. It always works very well for my pens.

 

Let us know the results.

 

Rita

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Pens and rubbing alcohol are a really bad mix! Flush your pen with plain tap water. If you absolutely must, use a very mild water/amonia mix. You might consider sending your pen for an ink flow adjustment.

 

Good luck.

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Non-sudsy Ammonia (1:10 solution with water) should help on all but the very most persistant of FP ink clogs without near the chance of damage of Alcohol.

 

It's not worth the risk when a "proper" solution is so easily at hand.

 

Bruce in Ocala, FL

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