Next time a leaky pen leaves your hands full of ink reach for a can of shortening.
Ink cleaning pens.
Then shake out the excess water and let the nib dry for several hours.
To clean a fountain pen start by taking the pen apart and placing the nib under cool running water until the water runs clear.
Ballpoint pens can develop bits of clogged ink in the tip of the ink cartridge causing the pen to stop writing.
To remove ink stains from your hands and also from vinyl surfaces rub on a dollop of shortening and wipe the.
Ballpoint pens that have been stored and unused for long periods are more susceptible to clogging problems than those that are used daily.
Be extremely careful when taking the nib section apart and do not try to force the nib out if it feels stuck.
In order to clean the converter dump out the excess ink then flush it out with cool running water and let it dry overnight.
With some fountain pens the nib section can be further disassembled allowing an even more thorough cleaning.