To refill a Sheaffer PFM (Pen For Men) fountain pen, you need to use its internal filling mechanism. This involves using a plunger to create suction and draw ink into the pen's ink sac.
Here’s a step-by-step guide based on the provided reference:
- Access the Filling Mechanism: Ensure the pen's filling mechanism (plunger) is accessible.
- Submerge the Snorkel Tube: Dip the pen's snorkel tube into the bottle of ink. The snorkel tube is the part that extends from the nib section and is specifically designed to draw ink without submerging the entire nib section.
- Engage the Plunger: Push down on the plunger located at the end of the pen's barrel.
- Allow Filling Time: Leave the plunger depressed for a few seconds. This allows the ink sac to expand and fill with ink.
- Release the Plunger: Release the plunger. This will allow the sac to draw up ink.
- Repeat if Necessary: You might need to repeat steps 3-5 a couple of times to ensure the ink sac is completely filled.
- Wipe Excess Ink: Carefully remove the pen from the ink bottle and wipe off any excess ink from the snorkel tube and nib section with a soft cloth.
