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| John strongly recommends flushing the pen every two weeks or between fillings. Use cool tap water since hot water may warp or affect the pen and components. If you are not going to use the pen for some time, flush the ink out with water before storing it. The most common problem we observe is the result of leaving ink in a pen, where it dries and clogs the mechanism. When this occurs with permanent ink, you may be left with the decision between consulting John to perform a custom cleansing of your pen or using a comparable amount of money to buy a new pen all together. When you flush your pen, you can leave it full of water; just make sure all of the ink has been removed. In the case of cork seals, store the pen full of water. When you travel, carry or store the pen with its point up. Barometric pressure and temperature shifts will cause the volume of the ink to change. If the ink is settled in the bottom and swells, there is less of a chance for it to rise up and pump out of the tip and into your pocket or its cap. Even when you are not traveling, the pen is best stored point up in case a storm system moves through causing pressure to change. In general, it's best if pens are not stored in window sills or on a lamp-lit or heated surface. | |
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