Parker Fountain Pen Issue

[jimkirk363]

I have a parker fountain pen not sure what model is was given to me as a Birthday Gift.  The problem is im sure the nib has a blockage from non use due to me putting it somewhere and only recently refinding it.

 

What would be the best thing to get any dry ink causing an issue out?

Thanks.

[alexwi]

Hi,

 

According to the Prime Directive I mustn't interfere with your inability to use this pen and let you figure this out on your own 😉

 

Unscrew the part that you hold for writing (that's called the section), remove any ink cartridge or reservoir the pen might have. Should come off just pulling. If it doesn't, don't force it.

 

Now take the piece that has the nib and put it in a glass and cover with warm water and let it sit overnight.

 

That's a start. You might want to watch this video to get started:

 

Live long and prosper,

 

Alex

[Dione]

Before advising how to clear a blockage we need to know what model the pen is because the treatment above doesn't apply to all Parker pens. They don't all unscrew at the section. Please add pictures of your pen. Something to start with would be to put the nib end into a small cup/glass that has a couple inches of warm water in there and leave it to soak for a while

[jimkirk363]

Right i think i've unblocked it now i need to know how i get the water out of the system as the ink is very faint.

 

Ive changed the cartridge and still the same.

 

Here is a pic of the pen attached as i said i have no idea what model, but i do know its a parker.

[austollie]

I haven't had issues with blocked Parker pens before, but I sure have with others (e.g. Pelikano Model 1 pens have a feed that is prone to blocking).  For me, what has always worked, is extensive soaking.  You don't need special pen flushing solutions.  You just need a jar, water and lots of patience.

 

If the flushing that you've carried out has already yielded results, then a week's soaking (or maybe more) following by further flushing should do the rest.

[alexwi]

2 hours ago, jimkirk363 said:

Right i think i've unblocked it now i need to know how i get the water out of the system as the ink is very faint.

The easiest way is to put a folded paper towel at the bottom of a bowl and after taking the pen apart and removing the cartridge, let the section rest on the side of the bowl with the nib touching the towel. Capillarity will take care of sucking the water out of the feed.

 

Or you  can keep using it, which will also get the water out and get more ink into the feed, but it'll take some patience.

 

alex