This is my son's first fountain pen. When I ordered it I did not realize it was a fountain pen. Can you please tell me how to use?
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Of course first you'll notice a cartridge inside the pen this is your ink reserve you can buy bottle ink Noodlers ink is amesome you can dip that in your bottle and withdraw the ink that way or you may buy disposable cartridges you pull out or push in until you hear a snap that assures you cartridge is secure before you do this rinse your pen out w water this will clear your pen of all oils just rinse under sink blow out w your lips until water is gone then dry w paper insert your cartridge nice up and down strokes until ink start to flow after each use clean out pen w water again only after ink is gone and your refilling again I hope this help call if you need more help� Of course first you'll notice a cartridge inside the pen this is your ink reserve you can buy bottle ink Noodlers ink is amesome you can dip that in your bottle and withdraw the ink that way or you may buy disposable cartridges you pull out or push in until you hear a snap that assures you cartridge is secure before you do this rinse your pen out w water this will clear your pen of all oils just rinse under sink blow out w your lips until water is gone then dry w paper insert your cartridge nice up and down strokes until ink start to flow after each use clean out pen w water again only... » Read More Of course first you'll notice a cartridge inside the pen this is your ink reserve you can buy bottle ink Noodlers ink is amesome you can dip that in your bottle and withdraw the ink that way or you may buy disposable cartridges you pull out or push in until you hear a snap that assures you cartridge is secure before you do this rinse your pen out w water this will clear your pen of all oils just rinse under sink blow out w your lips until water is gone then dry w paper insert your cartridge nice up and down strokes until ink start to flow after each use clean out pen w water again only after ink is gone and your refilling again I hope this help call if you need more help� « Show Less
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You need to get a jar of ink, then you take the chamber out of the pen, to do so you unscrew the nib from the body, then simply pull the chamber out of the nib. Then twist the top of the chamber until the black twisty part is all the way down the hollow part of the chamber. Then dip it in the ink and untwist, this will fill it with ink. Before replacing the chamber in the nib flush the nib with water. Insert the chamber and begin writing. It will take a few strokes to begin ink glow. And ink will be watered down at first.
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You didn't mention your son's age. This is a handsome, large, somewhat weighty pen that might be too much for small hands. Also, fountain pens can be messy for someone who isn't used to them. I love the way this fountain pen feels when I write with it but I have to admit I had ink stained fingers 'til I got the hang of it. I take my pen with me a lot so I prefer the disposable ink cartridges. This is a beautiful pen & your son should enjoy it!
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YES, I bought 1 for my niece and I bought her a right handed version. They do make them for left handed people. I ended up looking on different site's about choosing the right kind of fountain pen. I fell in love with this brand PELIKAN because they are teaching young children at a early age in schools to write with fountain pens. I mean how cool is that.
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Sorry - this pen was purchased as a gift for someone else so I really don't know anything about what it will do.
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In my opinion, it seems to be a normal type of pen , which would make it a medium. It is not a fine point and bold is one I never used.
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Do not, under any circumstances, buy a MontBlanc on Amazon. I bought one and not only did it crack in 1 week, but I took it to the MontBlanc dealer and they let me know it was a fake and that MontBlanc didn't even make that size pen. So just go to a MontBlanc dealer and spend the extra money to get the real deal.
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i would by reserve. i dont remember if it did.. it is a great pen. i have several fountain pens worth way more than this little guy but it is one of the best in my set...
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The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good products. The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good... » Read More The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good products. « Show Less
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Fountain pens are based on liquid ink, so they bleed a good amount on really cheap paper. I tried Lamy blue on cheap paper, and it's a surprisingly stable ink. If you're really worried about bleedthrough, get a Z24 converter and a bottle or Noodler's Black. Noodler's Black is an ink designed to write on really bad paper, even on newsprint. It's also "bulletproof", so it was designed to be permanent. Perfect for writing checks.I'm not really sure if slow writing would make a fountain pen "messy". Just don't press too hard on the nib, and you'll be fine.
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JohnThis, just the best writer I've ever had, was leaky with the converter and I had to switch to cartridges. I found a converter at http://www.coloradopen.com/product/waterford-kilbarry-edge-fountain-pen/graduation and may try with another so I can mix my ink again.
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My pen works ok. You may try to dip the nib (not the whole pen) in water for a while and then let it dry. The ink always flows better after that.
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Hi Maggie, it's recycled paper. It's also white with red and blue lines necessary for beginner writers. If I use a sharpie on thus particular paper, the ink seeps through on the other pages so I'm not sure how great this book will work with a fountain pen but it's an excellent notebook. My first grader uses this book and I find it to be very useful for what she needs it for which is writing. Hope thus helps. Happy holidays
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NO! (I hit the wrong button on my previous answer. If you are not getting good flow, there is another problem. The tines of the nib may be spread incorrectly, the pen may need cleaning, you may be using an ink with inadequate lubricants (ref to as "dry"). Start by soaking the front section in warm water for an hour, rinse and & try again. If that doesn't work, add a tbsp of clear ammonia and soak again. Also look at the nib. if the tines spread rather than narrow as they proceed to the point, see this vid. If they touch tightly at the tip, also watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_bNRrPk5MY. Start around minute 5.
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The pen does not come with a name on. They are using that as an example of how you can add a name to the pen.
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It doesn't write. It is useless as a pen. My came with the pen hole shut from the manufacture. Great for stabbing; not so great for writing of any kind.
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I purchased this last month, and the seller is AMAZON, not a third-party one. There is NO converter coming with it. I viewed the pen on some other websites and they claimed CLEARLY that a converter is included and their unboxing images also show that there is a converter in it. Not in the box, but seated in the pen body already. That is why I thought I would get one when I purchased from AMAZON, but I was wrong. Now this pen is out of stock on AMAZON, hope the problem will be gone when it is available again.
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There should be videos on YouTube for any question you have about the pen. Mine already came with a cartridge loaded.
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I recommend searching on YouTube if you want to see it's done - that's how I learned. In short, unscrew the pen, attach the converter to the half that has the nib, twist the red part of the converter so it's all the way down (close to the nib), stick the nib in the ink, and then twist the red part back up. Text + picture instructions: http://www.jetpens.com/blog/how-to-use-a-fountain-pen-converter/pt/221 Note: I have seen videos where people fill the converter alone (not through the nib), but there very few of them compared to the through-the-nib fills, so I assume you're supposed to go through the nib. I recommend searching on YouTube if you want to see it's done - that's how I learned. In short, unscrew the pen, attach the converter to the half that has the nib, twist the red part of the converter so it's all the way down (close to the nib), stick the nib in the ink, and then twist the red part back up. Text + picture instructions: http://www.jetpens.com/blog/how-to-use-a-fountain-pen-converter/pt/221 Note: I have seen videos where people fill the converter alone (not through the nib), but there very few of them compared to the through-the-nib fills, so I assume you're supposed to... » Read More I recommend searching on YouTube if you want to see it's done - that's how I learned. In short, unscrew the pen, attach the converter to the half that has the nib, twist the red part of the converter so it's all the way down (close to the nib), stick the nib in the ink, and then twist the red part back up. Text + picture instructions: http://www.jetpens.com/blog/how-to-use-a-fountain-pen-converter/pt/221 Note: I have seen videos where people fill the converter alone (not through the nib), but there very few of them compared to the through-the-nib fills, so I assume you're supposed to go through the nib. « Show Less