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How do you use a fill pen?

Published in Fountain Pens 2 mins read

Using a button-fill fountain pen involves a few simple steps to successfully draw ink into the pen's reservoir. Here's how:

  1. Expose the Button: Locate the blind cap at the end of the pen and remove it. This will reveal the button used for filling.

  2. Compress the Sac: Push the button down fully and hold it. This action compresses the ink sac inside the pen.

  3. Submerge the Nib: With the button still held down, immerse the pen's nib completely into your bottle of ink. Ensure the nib and feed are fully submerged.

  4. Release the Button: Slowly release the button. As the button returns to its original position, the ink sac expands, creating suction that draws ink into the pen.

  5. Wait and Repeat (If Necessary): Allow a few seconds for the ink sac to fully fill. If the pen isn't filling completely, repeat steps 2-4.

  6. Clean the Nib: Carefully remove the pen from the ink bottle and wipe off any excess ink from the nib and section with a soft cloth.

  7. Replace the Blind Cap: Reattach the blind cap to the end of the pen.

Your button-fill fountain pen is now ready to use!

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