Is there a large #FountainPens community on the fedi?
Anyhow, I have a dedicated blue #Lamy Sarafi that I used to use for my #BaystateBlue ink, because it's notorious for permanently staining everything it comes into contact with. A while ago, I accidentally let ink dry out in this pen, and I haven't been able to get the feed flowing properly since. I've cleaned the pen several times and left everything soaking in water for several hours on a few occasions. I've also tried changing the nib. Eventually, I just emptied it, cleaned it out, and left it sitting on a shelf for a while.
I recently pulled it out again, cleaned it once more, and inked it up. Same problem. I'm going to leave it sit inked for a bit to see if maybe capillary action will eventually set in, but if this doesn't resolve the issue is there anything else I can try? I can always replace the pen, but I'd rather not if it can be avoided.
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in reply to A cool crab wearing shades • •@A cool crab wearing shades Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like an ultrasonic cleaner may be more expensive than just buying a new Lamy Safari.
Though it may be a good long-term investment anyway. I'll have to explore that option.
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in reply to Jonathan Lamothe • • •@neckspike You can also use the ultrasonic cleaner on other stuff. It works great on jewelry and such. And if you bought another pen it could still get clogged, and the cycle repeats.
I bought this one, and even at $40 it's a bit overkill for most things, but does a great job: amazon.com/gp/product/B087WN32…
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in reply to Jonathan Lamothe • • •If you have an ultrasonic cleaner, that might help draw the ink out.
Some people have soaked pens for days to get stubborn stuff out, a couple hours may not be long enough.
Also might use (or make) pen flush to help. Some people have used a little dish soap or ammonia but it can be tricky getting the mix right so I use pre-made pen flush.
The way Lamy pens are made can make it tricky to clean with a bulb syringe but that's usually the most effective way to do it quickly.
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in reply to Jim P. • •@Jim P. I've tried pen flush, but I'm told that one should not soak a pen in it, just flush it through.
I'm going to look into the ultrasonic cleaner option though.
I may also end up resorting to soaking in water for an extended period. I'm told that Baystate Blue is notoriously hard on pens, though the Safari is known for being pretty indestructible.
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in reply to Jonathan Lamothe • • •yeah, soaking is just for water, generally speaking.
Before anything else, I'd let the section+feed part (without the nib on) soak overnight in room temperature water and then see what happens.
I won't touch Noodler's inks for many reasons but one of the big ones is that they do things like you're seeing. Not worth the hassle for me when there are so many other choices out there.
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in reply to Jonathan Lamothe • • •you can try pen flush. Fill your pen with it and leave it overnight. Homemade pen flush: 200 ml water, 20 ml windex, 2 drops clear dish detergent
Although this may not work for Baystate which is notoriously somewhat corrosive
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in reply to Bearking • •@Bearking I'll keep that one in my back pocket. I know the purpose of ink is to permanently mark things, but BSB is insidious!
If it weren't such a gorgeous colour, I'd have nothing to do with it.
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in reply to Jonathan Lamothe • • •vinegar is pretty safe in general and you can always dilute it. I think the safari has a plastic feed, too.
if it were me I would use a little dishsoap and an old toothbrush first and try to get into the feed's nooks and crannies. if the suds turn blue, it's working
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