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Hi all, 

 

I was hoping someone could shed some detail on what I am experiencing and how I might go about choosing a paper/ink that would be less likely to exhibit this issue.

 

Ok, so I am using a Nakaya with a soft fine nib on Rhodia paper. As this is a Japanese nib it is very fine. The issue I have is that every so often the ink does not flow through the nib.

 

My hypothesis is that the glossiness of the paper does not provide enough absorption to draw the ink through the nib. My other hypothesis is that perhaps there is some small amount of dried ink inhibiting ink flow. Perhaps it is some combination of the two? Or perhaps it has something to do with the ink I am using? (I will have to wait until I get home to check the brand and name of the ink)

 

I am wondering if anyone might be able to tell me whether my hypothesis sound plausible. If it turns out its due to the qualities inherent to the paper is there anything I should look for when choosing a paper? I am unable to determine if Rhodia has any sort of coating or treatment to it to make it glossy. 

 

Thank you!

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3 minutes ago, nelag said:

I am unable to determine if Rhodia has any sort of coating or treatment to it to make it glossy. 

 

Rhodia DotPad 80g/m² does, but the sizing (i.e. coating) on current production stock is different from and less glossy than on old stock.

 

Nevertheless, laying ink on paper by way of a nib that is fed by capillary action does not rely on the paper fibres drawing the fluid from the nib's tip. One could write on “waterproof” stone paper with a fountain pen.

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Nevertheless, laying ink on paper by way of a nib that is fed by capillary action does not rely on the paper fibres drawing the fluid from the nib's tip. One could write on “waterproof” stone paper with a fountain pen.

That is exactly what I was wondering. So that rules out my first hypothesis about the paper. It is most likely dried ink then, my pen has sat unused for long periods of time, I should do a proper cleaning. Do you have any advice for cleaning a fountain pen? In the past I have just run room temperature water through other pens, I am not sure if this is really adequate. I have also tried soaking the nib overnight. 

 

7 minutes ago, Karmachanic said:

Does the pen exhibit this behaviour with every ink?

That is an excellent question. Now that I think about it I believe the answer is no. I should definitely test this to be sure. If I get time today I will let you know the results. 

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