Hi. Thanks a lot for the video! How often should I clean my ultem pen? Should I clean it even if I keep using the same ink? Like, every time I refill the barrel?
I'd rather ask a stupid question than make a stupid mistake, but this applies to the black Smoltem right? I just got my Octopus edition and want to make sure I don't damage it!
Well that was 15 mins to do one pen. No wonder pen cleaning is my most hated part of this hobby. I find no matter how long I take cleaning a pen there's always just a little bit more ink left somewhere in the works. My own methods include a large sink, a running tap, a water container and a bulb syringe. I tried an ultrasonic cleaner once. Sadly it 'died' after a very short time and it was returned for a full refund.
Info on fins is new to me. Thanks.
Thank you, very useful information.
The only video that shows how to change the nib!!
I find that ultem is pretty stain resistant so perhaps water alone without alcohol could keep the pen pretty clean?
AMAZING video as always Ian
Hi. Thanks a lot for the video! How often should I clean my ultem pen? Should I clean it even if I keep using the same ink? Like, every time I refill the barrel?
No need between fills of the same ink. Unless there is a weird smell (hint of bacteria!) or the feed/nib dried up a bit.
Do your pens use glass reinforced ultem? If so, what percentage?
I'd rather ask a stupid question than make a stupid mistake, but this applies to the black Smoltem right? I just got my Octopus edition and want to make sure I don't damage it!
yup! it does
Well that was 15 mins to do one pen. No wonder pen cleaning is my most hated part of this hobby. I find no matter how long I take cleaning a pen there's always just a little bit more ink left somewhere in the works. My own methods include a large sink, a running tap, a water container and a bulb syringe. I tried an ultrasonic cleaner once. Sadly it 'died' after a very short time and it was returned for a full refund.
Can the full size (aluminum) pen be cleaned this way? And how about the monoc nib?
Yes it can and I’ll have a specific video about how to clean a Monoc coming up soon ;)
@@Schon_DSGN Appreciate it
Would this work with ink like Platinum Carbon Black or something similar?
Use shooter lube gun cleaner