If you are not going to be using your fountain pen for an extended period of time, be sure to clean your pen to avoid having dried ink clog the feed mechanism - see our Pen Maintenance page for more details. Pen pouches, cases, and display chests provide protection against mishaps and are often prized possessions in their own right.

If you are travelling with a filled pen, store or carry it with its point up whenever possible. Changes in air pressure and temperature can cause the volume of ink to change. When stored nib up, there is less chance that ink will rise up into the cap. Even when not travelling, filled pens should be stored point up whenever possible.

Store your pens in a cool, dry place, and avoid any location subject to extremes of hot or cold or that are exposed to direct sunlight. With a little careful care, your fountain pen can be kept safe and ready for service even when not in everyday use.