On Point With GoPens #2
What type of maintenance does a vintage pen need?
This will depend on the pen, the condition it is in, the material of the body, and the filling system. Generally what you can expect is:
- Flush the pen with cool water each time you empty it.
- Keep hard rubbers and celluloids out of direct sunlight and high heat as this could damage the material.
- Do not soak your pens in water.
- Expect that your sac will need replacing when it deteriorates.
- Do not leave your pens inked for extended periods if they won't be used - try to keep them clean, empty, and properly stored when not in use.
- Choose your inks carefully - highly pigmented/saturated inks may be more difficult to clean out of a vintage pen (as you cannot access the sac as easily).
- Try not to drop your pen; the nib and bodies can be fragile.
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