I'm writing with an Artisan Pen Kit From CSUSA. My goal is to upgrade after I've made a few more pens. I've been having a problem with ink flow. Once I fill, it writes fine. Then it starts to skip. Here's what I've tried and the results:
1) Clean the nib. Helped a bit, but didn't solve the problem
2) Put the tip of the nib on a tissue to draw out ink. Helped a bit, but didn't solve the problem
3) Washed and cleaned the nib. This solved the problem for a few hours, but then, it was back
4) Turned the screw in the reservoir to push the ink down. This is the only method that seems to work every time.
Based on this, my assumption is that the "gulp" hole isn't letting in air and I'm getting a vacuum.
Here's my question. If I upgrade to a better pen such as Gent or Jr Gent, will I get better results? I don't want to invest in this pen much more. I'd be willing to change the nib on my next pen if I have the same problem.
Oh, one last thought. When I filled the pen, I couldn't get it to fill by dipping the nib in the ink. Instead I had to take off the reservoir, fill it, then reattach.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts,
Rick
1) Clean the nib. Helped a bit, but didn't solve the problem
2) Put the tip of the nib on a tissue to draw out ink. Helped a bit, but didn't solve the problem
3) Washed and cleaned the nib. This solved the problem for a few hours, but then, it was back
4) Turned the screw in the reservoir to push the ink down. This is the only method that seems to work every time.
Based on this, my assumption is that the "gulp" hole isn't letting in air and I'm getting a vacuum.
Here's my question. If I upgrade to a better pen such as Gent or Jr Gent, will I get better results? I don't want to invest in this pen much more. I'd be willing to change the nib on my next pen if I have the same problem.
Oh, one last thought. When I filled the pen, I couldn't get it to fill by dipping the nib in the ink. Instead I had to take off the reservoir, fill it, then reattach.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts,
Rick