Hi everyone,
Sorry if this has been asked before. I've searched the forum and didn't come up with anything. I'm pretty new to pen turning and am working on putting out a good product, so of course I continue testing the ones I've made. I've run into an issue with my fountain pens:
Whether I use ink cartridges or an ink pump with some Noodler's ink, the ink stops feeding after the initial bit that gets prime at the nib.
What's going on:
If I use a cartridge, the nib will take 1/3 or so of the ink from the cartridge, write GREAT for about a page, then stop writing. The rest of the ink doesn't feed to the nib, and I have to replace the cartridge. If I use an ink pump, basically the same thing happens. Except once it stops I can take the barrel apart and manually pump the ink into the nib from the pump. While that approach works, it's really a pain to do every time.
I've attempted to use cartridges from different manufacturers, I've used three different ink pumps, and I've used multiple different kits from various manufacturers. I've made the more expensive gold and titanium models, as well as the cheaper 'classic american' models. Nothing seems to work.
I have noticed that other than being all gold or gold and silver, all the nibs seem to have the the same scrollwork and 'iridium tip, Germany' written on them. So they all appear similar.
It's annoying enough to write with myself that I don't really feel comfortable giving an instrument with that problem as a gift, much less trying to sell it. Does anyone have any advice on how to get these to write properly?
Thanks!
Sorry if this has been asked before. I've searched the forum and didn't come up with anything. I'm pretty new to pen turning and am working on putting out a good product, so of course I continue testing the ones I've made. I've run into an issue with my fountain pens:
Whether I use ink cartridges or an ink pump with some Noodler's ink, the ink stops feeding after the initial bit that gets prime at the nib.
What's going on:
If I use a cartridge, the nib will take 1/3 or so of the ink from the cartridge, write GREAT for about a page, then stop writing. The rest of the ink doesn't feed to the nib, and I have to replace the cartridge. If I use an ink pump, basically the same thing happens. Except once it stops I can take the barrel apart and manually pump the ink into the nib from the pump. While that approach works, it's really a pain to do every time.
I've attempted to use cartridges from different manufacturers, I've used three different ink pumps, and I've used multiple different kits from various manufacturers. I've made the more expensive gold and titanium models, as well as the cheaper 'classic american' models. Nothing seems to work.
I have noticed that other than being all gold or gold and silver, all the nibs seem to have the the same scrollwork and 'iridium tip, Germany' written on them. So they all appear similar.
It's annoying enough to write with myself that I don't really feel comfortable giving an instrument with that problem as a gift, much less trying to sell it. Does anyone have any advice on how to get these to write properly?
Thanks!