What causes nib creep?

Nib creep is caused by surfactants in the ink interacting with a very clean nib. It can also involve the section of the pen and the inside of the cap. With dip pens, nib creep is very much a benefit. With fountain pens, it is looked upon with horror.

How do you restore a fountain pen nib?

Insert a fresh cartridge into the pen and squeeze it gently until the ink flows through the end of the pen. If the pen will still not write, disassemble it again and leave the nib to soak for several hours in a light detergent-and-water mix before reassembly.

Can you replace a fountain pen nib?

A fountain pen nib is not permanently fixed in place, and needs to be removed to change the ink cartridge, or refill a fountain pen converter. This means that you can also replace this whole fountain pen nib section, as easily as you took the old one out.

How long does a dip pen nib last?

Re: How long do nibs last? Depends how much you write. The G Nibs are stiff so even with a lot of writing say over 2 hours a day, it can probably last over 3 weeks. Flex nibs tend to be different because of the flex in them and that depends on your own grip and how much force you put on them.

Do fountain pen nibs get smoother with use?

Fountain pen nibs will get smoother over time through regular use. Depending on the nib material, it could take anywhere from two weeks up to multiple months before noticing the difference. You can use micromesh or smoothing sticks to speed up the smoothing process.

Can you change the nib on a Cross fountain pen?

Replacement Nibs Fountain pen nibs are now available for purchase on Cross.com. Over 80 replacement nibs of varying styles and widths are offered For Cross Townsend, Century II, and ATX fountain pens.

Can you fix a bent fountain pen nib?

Press the nib of the pen down onto the flat surface. Gently apply pressure to straighten out the nib. Slowly roll the fountain pen nib horizontally, from left to right. Rolling is the motion of pressing the nib down on a flat surface and moving it back and forth to straighten out any bends.

What causes nib creep? Nib creep is caused by surfactants in the ink interacting with a very clean nib. It can also involve the section of the pen and the inside of the cap. With dip pens, nib creep is very much a benefit. With fountain pens, it is looked upon with horror. How do…