3 Common Fountain Pen Problems and How to Fix Them

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0:00 Start of video
0:19 Nib anatomy
1:03 Tools

1:28 How to fix scratchiness
1:40 Check tine alignment
2:26 Check for tip imperfections
2:57 Polish nib

3:50 How to fix poor ink flow
4:22 Check nib and feed alignment
5:24 Check nib slit
6:58 Check for baby’s bottom

7:29 How to Fix Excessive Ink Flow
7:44 Manage temperature
8:19 Check for air leak
8:39 Tighten tines

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[pro]

Before you start messing with the nib, test a different ink and paper first. Some pen, ink and paper combos just don't go well together even when there is nothing wrong with the pen itself.

[strikeanywhere]

The narrator is phenomenal. I don’t know if she’s a JetPens employee or dedicated voice actor, but she’s missing her calling if she doesn’t do this professionally. Clean, crisp pronunciation and enunciation without being harsh. Great intonation and inflection with (thank god) no up-speak. I could listen to her all day.

[paulherman]

A common nail polishing board (the one that has 3 sections and 2 are for buffing) works much better than the paper bag. The paper bag can actually cause plugging and it's a harsher surface than a polishing/buffing board. Voice of experience here... 😁

[happymondayart]

I don’t even own a fountain pen, yet I’m watching this video because jet pens makes really good videos! Also, I want a fountain pen lol!

[EmpressLilith]

I’m getting my first Jet Pens order in the mail any day now, I can’t wait!

[jericojopio]

I do own a Pilot Parallel fountain pen, and it comes with a thin dark plastic sheet that is used to clean in between the parallel nibs of the pen. I actually tried the thin plastic sheet to clean the nib slit of my Monami Olika fountain pen while cleaning it, and the sheet worked as well in removing excess ink from the nib. 😊

[gvivo]

This video addresses the common problems I encounter with nibs... Thank you so much for a comprehensive review of these problems, complete with diagnosis ☑️ AND the excellent trouble shooting maneuvers ☑️ (so simple and direct, easy to follow with the demonstrations shown).
We learned a lot. 😃👍

[ianwstokes]

Thanks for the very clear close up pictures of what you are doing. I’ve now got the knowledge and confidence to try and fix my pen.

[mr.strawberryyy]

Thank you so much I just bought a fountain pens and I was so confused why they weren’t letting out any ink. Thanks again!

[lynellis]

Thank you so much. I fixed 2 of my fountain pens, one too dry & one too wet! I couldn't have done it without your assistance. Saved my favorite pens!.
Best regards. Lyn. Canada

[masonr]

I am glad they re-made this video.
It has better audio than the last version. (The previous version had very soft volume.)

[Janine]

This is the absolute best video on this subject. Clear, straightforward, does not waste time, and lots of information

[vageli]

The production value of your video is exemplary.
Great info shared in glorious clean shots and closeups!
Thank you for always producing such great content.

[Smartiebob]

I want to THANK YOU for this help. I have had 2 scratchy nibs for years & your tine alignment worked perfectly!

[shashishukla]

So helpful!!!
I recovered my 30 year old pen by these methods!!!😊
I am so happy for this!
Thanks a

[fgeyne]

Bless you ✨ in less than a minute my pen is already writing smoothly again 🤩 thank you!

[Ali-inxi]

I purchased the first of two Lamy 2000 fountain pens in January 2020. While cleaning it, it rolled off my countertop onto the floor nib first. Needless to say I was disappointed that it no longer wrote once the nib hit paper. I had planned to send it off for repair but my attention became focused on COVID-19 and my overall health. Today, on 5/29/2023, I came across this video which triggered the memory of the damaged pen, so I took it out and started to work on it following the instructions in this video. I discovered the tines were splayed and misaligned. I was able to repair the nib entirely on my own. Great instructions! Thanks JetPens!

[alexandrawallace]

Thank you JetPens for this AMAZING video. I never knew how my pen worked and now I’ve been able to fix the dreadful drying up problem completely.
I was on the verge of buying a new fountain pen but then I found your video. You have saved me £180 !! AND my faithful pen (which I use every day) is transformed.
xxxx so grateful xxxx

[nelgarcia]

Thanks. With this video I was able to fix my Cross fountain pen which I stopped using since 2018 due to scratchiness and excessive ink. This Cross pen was a gift from Sunpower for my 5th year in the company (already not connected to Sunpower but big thanks as well -))