It works!!. I recovered 3 Rapidograph that I had stored for more than 20 years 😲😲These were more than dry than a mummy. Only with warm water that changed every so often (no alcohol please). I also had to shake them a lot until the piston was released and with new cartridges they came back to life. It took me at least 24 hours. Now my happy daughter will occupy them !! Greetings from Chile 😉
I'm just telling you to be very patient and between changes of soaking water tap the table on the back and carefully so that the piston is released. Once you hear it just keep soaking until you no longer dump dry ink residue. The water must not be too hot to avoid deformation of its plastics, nor alcohol because it breaks internal seals
You've just saved me. I've bought an used old set and it was a mess. Last time I've cleaned some rotrings they were another model, the isograph, and the disassembly it's different. Now they're in the final step of the cleaning looking really good thanks to you. Thank you _very_ much 🙌
I could have used this many years ago. It was the other brand of radiograph pens and it took me over a week to clean. I had several to clean and invested in a cleaning bulb. Thank you for sharing.
@@artemorbid I soaked them for a day or 2 (I was not in a hurry :) ). In between shaking them, getting ink and dried ink bits out of the nib. The amount of bits and ink that came out was quit impressive. Shaked them till non came out anymore. I had still 30 year old cartridges that I never used, but it seemed they didn't work. The ink inside was dry. So I ordered new ones. Put them in and the pens worked in a fraction of a second :) Thank you so much for you clear video and advise :)
I've done about the same with mine, 0.35 size. I had some problems with it, it started leaking too much ink, even when the small needle is not out and while holding it vertically. So I took it all apart, cleaned it and set it in rotring cleaner fluid. Hope it's gonna work.
Hey, did it work ? Cause i cleaned up my .25 and it still makes an ink bubble at the top, even when holding it head up. I guess i'll try taking it apart and cleaning it once again but since I don't understand what the problem is, i don't know how to fix it.
Hi, use your best judgment. If the pen appears to work after a few hours and the dried up ink has come loose then you should be ok using it. I typically like to leave it in that long to be sure all the dried up ink is clear from the pen
What is the difference between this Radiograph and the Isograph Pen? and any advantages? Can these cartridges be refilled with a syringe? Thank you for this video and it is very helpful.
Hello and greetings Cyril, the radiographic give you on constant line no matter how hard or light you press, the line will always be the same in size and the Isograph can vary in size depending on pressure. It comes down to what style of drawing or illustrations you will be creating. If you try it you will find each one can have a use for your creations. And yes the cartridges are refillable with a syringe as I have done many times, it can save you money in ink for the long run.
i didnt get mine 3.5 new so not sure does the rapidograph have a needle point sticking out? My other set has the needles sticking out a bit when the piston goes down but not sure if i need to take the piston out to clean it properly. thanks.
Good day to you. Yes they are sticking out, my suggestion would be not to take out the piston because it would be difficult to put it back. I would just soak it as I demonstrated and if you need to do it a second time for a complete clean up then do that. But doing just once and letting it soak for 24 hours should do the trick
@@artemorbid thanks for the reply. i watched your vid back when i got the pen. it had been clogged for about 5 years or so before i got it. i soaked it a few times until the piston was free. will try again maybe with some soap mixed into the water and leave it for a few days. might be damaged
@@spiralcraft8957 Yes, hopefully it will work for you, if not, I was able to find some decent prices on pens using ebay. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here and I'm certain it will help others as well.
Great video, thanks! Is the cartridge supposed to have a small, black, loose part rattling around inside it? Or is that just a chunk of solid, dried-up ink I have loose in there?
Andres Salazar How long have you let it sit in the water? Shake it as much as possible too, if it still not working consider buying Koh-i-Noor Rapido-Eze Cleaning Solution on Amazon for about ten bucks
Andres Salazar No worries, I understand. Yes, that would work too, but honestly the water should do the trick, try hot water for a 24 hour period, it will take some work but it should loosen it up
Hi Samanta, well, I would give it another try. Listen for the little piston inside so that it becomes loose. Otherwise you may need to purchase a new one. Let m know how it goes.
Hey Will, depending on how old they are, you may have to repeat this process a few times, also sometimes new cartridges need to have the seal broken in order for the ink to flow into the pen, hope thay they eventually get working for you, pleas do send me an update on this
@@artemorbid I gave up and opened the tips to see what was happening. turns out every one of them was bent or broken. Happens a lot. I try being so gentle with them but they break a lot
You are absolutely correct, I think if I did this video again I would suggest finding a different way of disposing of it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
It works!!. I recovered 3 Rapidograph that I had stored for more than 20 years 😲😲These were more than dry than a mummy. Only with warm water that changed every so often (no alcohol please). I also had to shake them a lot until the piston was released and with new cartridges they came back to life. It took me at least 24 hours. Now my happy daughter will occupy them !! Greetings from Chile 😉
I'm so happy that this worked for you!! i am very glad to hear this!! and I will pin your comment!!! Have an amazing day!!!
I'm just telling you to be very patient and between changes of soaking water tap the table on the back and carefully so that the piston is released. Once you hear it just keep soaking until you no longer dump dry ink residue. The water must not be too hot to avoid deformation of its plastics, nor alcohol because it breaks internal seals
A tip : watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Randy Preston Definitely, have been watching on Flixzone} for months myself =)
You've just saved me. I've bought an used old set and it was a mess. Last time I've cleaned some rotrings they were another model, the isograph, and the disassembly it's different. Now they're in the final step of the cleaning looking really good thanks to you. Thank you _very_ much 🙌
Hi Andrea's, I'm really glad to hear that, I was able to get some of my older pens working again using the method. Glad for your feedback and support
I could have used this many years ago. It was the other brand of radiograph pens and it took me over a week to clean. I had several to clean and invested in a cleaning bulb. Thank you for sharing.
hi Jaqueline, I'm very happy to hear that, good to know this was useful.
If I saw this early I wouldn't have broken my pens. This is so clear, thanks for sharing
Greetings, glad to hear it. I know I went through my fair share of issues and glad I could help out a bit.
I didn't use mine for 30 years. Going to try your advice :) Thank you.
Awesome, let me know how it turns out.
@@artemorbid I soaked them for a day or 2 (I was not in a hurry :) ). In between shaking them, getting ink and dried ink bits out of the nib. The amount of bits and ink that came out was quit impressive. Shaked them till non came out anymore. I had still 30 year old cartridges that I never used, but it seemed they didn't work. The ink inside was dry. So I ordered new ones. Put them in and the pens worked in a fraction of a second :)
Thank you so much for you clear video and advise :)
@@Appemans That is amazing news and really happy to hear that!!! thanks for your kinds words and reply!!! makes me so happy to help others.
Thanks for sharing. But the music is killing me totally!
Hey Peter, yup this was early in my video making phase, I wasn't thinking right. Sorry about that
I've done about the same with mine, 0.35 size. I had some problems with it, it started leaking too much ink, even when the small needle is not out and while holding it vertically. So I took it all apart, cleaned it and set it in rotring cleaner fluid.
Hope it's gonna work.
Greetings, let me know how it turns out
Hey, did it work ? Cause i cleaned up my .25 and it still makes an ink bubble at the top, even when holding it head up. I guess i'll try taking it apart and cleaning it once again but since I don't understand what the problem is, i don't know how to fix it.
Hey I've missed a lot of your videos but we met on a live stream like ages ago, but I've got your bell on so I won't miss any more. Great tips sir!
Hey Bridgett, indeed, I totally remember and thanks for your support. Glad to know this was helpful.
does it have to be soaked for 11 hours or 24 hours?
Hi, use your best judgment. If the pen appears to work after a few hours and the dried up ink has come loose then you should be ok using it. I typically like to leave it in that long to be sure all the dried up ink is clear from the pen
@@artemorbid Thankyou 🙏🏻
@@9_muhammadrizalnurdiansyah716 very welcome
Im going to do it, i hope it works. Because here in Lebanon, the rotring pens are toooooo expensive.
Sounds good, thank you
thank you! It works after >5yrs
Oh wow. thats wonderful news!! Always great to hear success stories!!
What is the difference between this Radiograph and the Isograph Pen? and any advantages? Can these cartridges be refilled with a syringe? Thank you for this video and it is very helpful.
Hello and greetings Cyril, the radiographic give you on constant line no matter how hard or light you press, the line will always be the same in size and the Isograph can vary in size depending on pressure. It comes down to what style of drawing or illustrations you will be creating. If you try it you will find each one can have a use for your creations. And yes the cartridges are refillable with a syringe as I have done many times, it can save you money in ink for the long run.
If the water is already black, do you need to change the water again or not?
It's not necessari but it's better to have it clear
I didn’t know I k cartridges had seals! Nice!
Yes indeed. I'm planning to get back to my drawing very soon.
My rottring pens ink is leaking I don't know why the filler is not broken , plzzz tell me the solution how to fix.
i didnt get mine 3.5 new so not sure does the rapidograph have a needle point sticking out? My other set has the needles sticking out a bit when the piston goes down but not sure if i need to take the piston out to clean it properly. thanks.
Good day to you. Yes they are sticking out, my suggestion would be not to take out the piston because it would be difficult to put it back. I would just soak it as I demonstrated and if you need to do it a second time for a complete clean up then do that. But doing just once and letting it soak for 24 hours should do the trick
@@artemorbid thanks for the reply. i watched your vid back when i got the pen. it had been clogged for about 5 years or so before i got it. i soaked it a few times until the piston was free. will try again maybe with some soap mixed into the water and leave it for a few days. might be damaged
@@spiralcraft8957 Yes, hopefully it will work for you, if not, I was able to find some decent prices on pens using ebay. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here and I'm certain it will help others as well.
Great video, thanks! Is the cartridge supposed to have a small, black, loose part rattling around inside it? Or is that just a chunk of solid, dried-up ink I have loose in there?
Hey Dan, you are correct on the first thing, yes its a black ball to help keep the ink flowing. Glad the video was helpful to you!!
@@artemorbid Interesting - thanks again!
If water sin't looseing the piston, what else can you use?
Andres Salazar How long have you let it sit in the water? Shake it as much as possible too, if it still not working consider buying Koh-i-Noor Rapido-Eze Cleaning Solution on Amazon for about ten bucks
thanks, I was thinking about that. I'm cheap and trying to figure out what it's made out of, what about Isopropanol?
Andres Salazar No worries, I understand. Yes, that would work too, but honestly the water should do the trick, try hot water for a 24 hour period, it will take some work but it should loosen it up
i would try boiling water
Second to like. Another great video. Have a good Sunday.
Hey Bon, good day to you. Thanks, if you could tweet this out or share it on another platform, that would be great.
I cleaned and unclogged my .1 but still it isn't working. What can I do? 😭
Hi Samanta, well, I would give it another try. Listen for the little piston inside so that it becomes loose. Otherwise you may need to purchase a new one. Let m know how it goes.
If i put ink in it and use once in week,month do i must clean it
No you don't have too, its only if you don't use for over 3 to six months. If you use it once a week you should be good.
@@artemorbid ok thanks man
@@lilfant4570 Glad to help, thank you for checking out my video, I appreciate it.
Hey on average how long can ink sit inside rapidograph before I need to clean it, if I'm not actively using it?
Hello there, from my own experience I would say about 6 months.
@@artemorbid Thanks!
Thank you!
Pleasure to help you. Feel free to contact me anytime.
Thank you for the tip. If I can make one comment, the back ground music is awfull and too loud !
Yes, you are correct, I was still learning back then, I rarely use music on my latest tutorials, thanks for your feedback
I just brought rapido pen i use it one time week ago now it's nit working
Try this method and see if it can help!!
I have 4 .13 pens on my desk , all cleaned, NOT ONE WILL WORK. this is so frustrating.
Hey Will, depending on how old they are, you may have to repeat this process a few times, also sometimes new cartridges need to have the seal broken in order for the ink to flow into the pen, hope thay they eventually get working for you, pleas do send me an update on this
@@artemorbid I gave up and opened the tips to see what was happening. turns out every one of them was bent or broken. Happens a lot. I try being so gentle with them but they break a lot
My .13 isn't working, there's ink, I can hear the piston, but ink isn't flowing out :( I guess i'll try to soak it for 24hrs
This will work for you. I had the same issues. Just do it exactly as I mentioned here and it should be fine.
thanks!
Glad to help you Tyler!!
Hello I met you in Pusa Stream Look forward to future content Bells are on
Definitely my friend, pleasure to have you watching my content, I will definitely return the favor.
Nice channel I'm here from pusa live you have my support big thumbs up
Likewise my friend, pleasure to meet new people here.
Does anyone else find that the .20 and .25 have no difference in line width???
I recently bought a .25 and I have to agree with you, I don't see a difference what so ever. Thanks for pointing that out.
@@artemorbid Yes, I'm shocked German engineering would let that mistake slide. I'm curious if the Isographs have that same problem.
Thanks for sharing. Can not wait to unclog my pen that had been clogged for 27 years!
Sounds really good. Please let me know how it turns out for you?
Also. I to am a south paw!
Really?? ah cool man- yeah lefty all my life for sure!!!!
Who is here for module 👍👍
Yup!!
My concern with cleaning pens like that is this: isn't it a bad idea to let ink go down the water tubes? I mean for the environment
You are absolutely correct, I think if I did this video again I would suggest finding a different way of disposing of it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
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Good seeing you here as well as on the PUSA show- they are great and so are you.
Can't hear anything with that irritating background music....
Sorry
loose the music
Thanks, I will