You can easily use your fountain pen like a dip pen: simply dip the nib into a clean ink bottle and write.
Adapting Your Fountain Pen for Dip-Pen Use
Technically, a fountain pen's functionality readily lends itself to dip pen usage. This simple technique is often used to test new inks with a fountain pen.
Steps to Dip Your Fountain Pen:
- Choose your ink: Select an ink suitable for your fountain pen. Avoid inks known to clog nibs.
- Clean the nib: Ensure your fountain pen nib is clean and free from any dried ink residue. A gentle wipe with a soft cloth is usually sufficient.
- Dip the nib: Dip the nib into the ink bottle, ensuring complete submersion of the nib and feed.
- Write: Write as you normally would with your fountain pen.
Important Considerations:
- Ink Compatibility: Not all inks are compatible with all fountain pen nibs. Using the wrong ink can cause clogging.
- Cleaning: Thoroughly clean your fountain pen after using it as a dip pen to prevent ink buildup and clogging. Running clean water through the nib and feed is essential.
- Ink Saturation: The ink saturation will vary depending on how long you dip the nib and the type of ink you use.
This method provides a quick and easy way to experiment with different inks without the need for a separate dip pen. The fountain pen's internal mechanism will still function during this process.
