What is the best ink to use in a fountain pen?
Pilot Blue-Black. Like Waterman blue, Pilot Blue-Black dries quickly and works well on most papers, but you also get some nice shading and red sheen when the ink dries.
Do all cross fountain pens use the same cartridges?
Your Cross fountain pen takes one of two different sized ink cartridges. Slim Cross fountain pens like the Century Classic and Spire series use a SLIM ink cartridge. Regular diameter fountain pens use the standard Cross ink cartridge.
What is the standard size of a fountain pen ink cartridge?
38mm
Most fountain pens take the ‘standard’ or ‘international’ size (38mm) ink cartridges.
Are Lamy cartridges universal?
Ink cartridges One for all: Our T10 ink cartridge is suitable for all cartridge fountain pen models from Lamy. It is available in the colours blue, black, red, turquoise, purple, blue-black and green.
How long does a fountain pen cartridge last?
If you use the pen frequently, the ink should last around a week. However, if you only use it sometimes, it will last around 6 months to a year at most. We recommend that you replace your ink cartridge every 6 months, as ink cartridges lose their quality between 6 and 9 months.
Are fountain pens coming back?
In an age of screens and keyboarding, when kids hardly learn cursive anymore, fountain pens — along with their old-timey accoutrements like blotters, bottled ink and fancy nibs — are making a comeback. There are jazzy new colors and styles, and an array of affordable options.
Do people still buy fountain pens?
However, fountain pens are now making a big comeback, with even those who haven’t used one before being tempted by them.
Can I soak fountain pen overnight?
You can soak your pens, feeds, and nibs in pen flush, however we do not advise to do so for very long. If you want to soak your pens overnight, it is best to soak them in water overnight, or water with a few drops of dish soap.