How do you make fountain pen cleaning solution?

The most common homemade pen flush solution consists of 1 part ammonia (5%), and 9 parts distilled water. Simply mix and shake gently. This solution is safe for most modern fountain pens, and will work just as well as premium brands.

What is pen cleaning fluid?

Basically Pen Flush is 1 part ammonia to 10 parts water and a couple of drops of Dawn Dish Detergent. If you use pen flush, draw it into the pen or converter, soak, and then rinse with plain water repeatedly to insure all the cleaning solution is gone.

How do you clean a clogged technical pen?

Follow These Few Simple Steps for How to Unclog Technical Pens:

  1. Hold the pen vertical, with the pen nib up. Tap the base of the pen on a hard surface, such as a tabletop.
  2. Dip the nib of the pen into a bit of pen-cleaning solution.
  3. Wipe the nib of the pen with a clean dry cloth.

What is the difference between Rotring Isograph and Rapidograph?

Rapidograph is meant to be used with disposable ink cartridges while the Isograph has a cartridge that can be easily refilled. If you refill the Rapidograph’s ink cartridge by inserting the Rotring ink bottle’s funnel, the ink is going to block the opening.

How do you clean a fountain pen with vinegar?

Soak it overnight.

  1. You can also use vinegar instead of ammonia. Use one teaspoon of vinegar with one cup of water.
  2. Do not use ammonia on Wahl Eversharp pens from the 1920s and 1930s.
  3. Do not use any cleaners or soaps on your pen.
  4. Do not soak nitrocellulose pens in ammonia, as the ammonia will discolor the pen’s covering.

Can you clean a fountain pen with alcohol?

Never use rubbing alcohol to clean any part of your fountain pens. Rubbing alcohol is a harsh chemical that can eat at, and ruin, your delicate fountain pens. If you need to clean out some tough stains use a small amount of Pen Flush.

How do you fix a clogged Micron pen?

Put the cap back on the pen. Then you must wait for about 3 hours for the ink to gradually pull itself through the ink wick into the nib. Do not try to rush the process by shaking the pen – you’ll only create a mess by making the ink go around the ink wick and flood the pen cap.