How much does a Pelikan pen cost?

How much does a Pelikan pen cost?

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Can you dilute fountain pen ink?

Artists who use calligraphy ink or fountain pen ink commonly dilute the ink to increase the ink’s fluidity. When the ink is diluted with water, the drying time is also quicker. The most common formula is mixing 2 parts ink to 1 part distilled water.

How do you clean a Pelikan?

How To Clean a Pelikan Fountain Pen. When cleaning your Pelikan fountain pen never use any dish washing soap or alcohol as these substances may damage your pen. To clean your fountain pen, drain the ink and flush the pen with warm water. Run water through the feed section until it runs clear.

Are Pelikan nibs interchangeable?

Beginning with its first fountain pens in 1929, Pelikan has featured interchangeable nib units. Initially, nib interchangeability was not intended for the customer; rather, it was to make dealers’ lives easier by allowing them to offer a variety of nib styles without having to stock a complete pen for each style.

How do you lubricate Pelikan Pistons?

Apply a very small amount of silicone (roughly equal in size to 1/2 of a grain of rice) to the cotton swab. With the piston retracted, run the swab along the inside of the barrel as close to the piston seal as possible. Work the piston up and down a few times.

How do you replace a Pelikan nib?

Twist the nib in a counter-clockwise direction. The nib and the feed will unscrew from the barrel. With the nib removed from the pen it is easier to flush ink from the barrel of the fountain pen. Replace the nib with your new nib or the existing nib if you are simply cleaning the pen.