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Questions tagged [pens]

For questions regarding the use and maintenance of pens. You can ask after techniques, corrections, the combination with other materials, calligraphy, and more.

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Function of a ball in a fountain pen's converter

The Parker Vector Mettalix Fountain Pen has a ball in its converter. The Camlin Elegante Fountain Pen does not have a ball in its converter. (I have both these pens.) What is the role of a ball in a fountain pen's converter? What happens when the…
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Gold nibs vs steel nibs in fountain pens - Does it really matter?

I recently purchased a steel nib fountain pen of Parker. I saw that the gold nib one was more expensive and I thought that gold nib might be for style hence I didn't purchase it. What are gold nibs made of? Are they worth the price? Do they serve…
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How to write neatly with pen and paper?

A while ago, I decided to learn to type with 10 fingers, rather than 2 (two index fingers). I followed a strict prescription of how to place the hand, and where to place each finger, etc. I learned how to type with 10 fingers, which has…
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Is there a standard fix for a pen barrel with worn threads?

I have a funky old pen where the threads on the barrel have worn away. The barrel body and cap are mostly brass. The "business end" of the barrel, in the middle of the picture, is plastic except for the tip, and its plastic threads screw into…
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Is there a single "best" position for holding a fountain pen while writing?

Certain positions are taught in school for holding a pen (not typically a fountain pen or quill in modern times). A variety of grips/positions can be seen in online photos. For example, from Amazon: These two pictures show very different positions…
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Pilot Precise V5 RT refill alternatives

I love the body of the Pilot Precise V5 RT (retractable rollerball) pens. My question: has anyone found another manufacturer's refill cartridges that fit in that pen, or if anyone's had luck refilling an existing cartridge with different ink…
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How can I fix my twist pen that no longer extends the point?

My twist pen was working just fine until I put it up to do something and came back to start again. Now when I twist, it has no stop and the point won't come out. There is no turning friction when I twist the pen. I'm unaware of what brand it is…
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How to hold a thin grip pen?

I have got Parker Vector Metallics fountain pen. Its grip is very thin. I use tripod grip. My thumb and index finger touch each other when I grip this pen. This causes kind of irritation and pain in the lower right side of the hand. What is the…
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Replenish the ink of a fountain pen by dipping

Will a fountain pen suck up the ink into its reservoir if I simply dip its nib into the ink?
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Correcting an error when using a Faber and Castell Pitt artist pen

I am quite a long way through a picture I am producing using Faber and Castell India ink Pitt artist pens. Last night I accidentally dropped one of the darker brown pens onto the picture, leaving a line about an inch and a half in an area that is…
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Can I replace the pencil and marker with ballpoint refills in the Lamy CP1 Tri Pen?

I'm interested in the Lamy CP1 Tri Pen, which is a multipen that comes with three pen types - black ballpoint (M 21), pencil (M 41), and orange marker (M 55). Is it possible to swap out the pencil and orange marker with additional M 21 (or non-Lamy…
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Where can I find super short pen refills?

So I'm making a portable mini pen which will need short pen refills. But I can't really find short pen refills on the market, the shortest one I found has the length of 2.6in (66mm) which if you look at your ruler you'll notice 6cm is quite long for…
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