Words written with a fountain pen look better, isn’t it ? But it’s not easy to take care of your beloved. You wouldn’t want to spoil or mess up your Fountain Pen while writing. If you’re a beginner and if you have been struggling to write well with your fountain pen, this blog is definitely for you.
Let us discuss the basic mistakes that beginners make while using a fountain pen.
Writing With Too Much Pressure
A fountain pen uses a water based ink in the nib and it flows very smoothly. Thus, there is no need to put so much pressure while writing with it. You only need to lightly touch the nib of the page and the ink will flow on its own in a very lovely way. New users are prone to put a lot of pressure on the nib out of habit and this not only spoils the nib but also ruine the flow and ultimately the mood of writing.
Not cleaning your Fountain Pen
Cleaning your fountain pen seems like a big job but it’s really worth it. It is very important to understand the value of cleaning the fountain pen especially if you are habitual of switching the inks of your pen. The chunks of ink get stuck in the fountain pen and it hampers the fluency thus it is considered to be good to clean it regularly.
Cleaning Your Ball Point Pen With Rubbing Alcohol or Acetone
It is definitely important to cleanse the ball point pen but not with alcohol or acetone. These liquids are very harsh on the nib and the body of the pen. You may spoil its shine and grace. Thus it is suggested to use very soft cloth to clean the pen to keep it newish for a longer time.
Dropping your fountain pen nib down
These beautiful modern ergonomics shall be taken care of. A nib of the fountain pen is the most crucial part of it. It is good to try not to drop the pen at all and be extra cautious to avoid the pen dropping nib down. If the nib breaks, the pen has no value of its own. Be careful with that.
Carrying Your Fountain Pen in Your Pocket With Your Keys
Have you been carrying your fountain pen with a lot of keys in your pocket letting them jingle all the way ? Please stop doing that. It is going to spoil the shine and beauty of your fountain pen. You will notice the scratches and marks on the body of the pen. Thus, it is suggested to carry a fountain pen with care and without any other metallic material to avoid scrape.
Conclusion
Nursing a Fountain Pen is like nursing a baby. You need to keep on taking care of it daily and give it a bath on weekends. These pens are very delicate and thus need special care. Since fountain pens are a little expensive, it is only worthy to pay special attention to them.
Happy Writing !
