How Do You Fill Pilot Fountain Pens?
Your Pilot fountain pen is an investment that will last for years. Unlike disposable pens, fountain pens can be refilled with cartridge ink or bottled ink, making them durable and cost-effective, as well as better for the environment. Remove all traces of old ink from your fountain pen by rinsing the nib under cold running water. If you use a converter or piston pen, place the converter or nib into a cup of cold water and twist to draw water into the barrel. Expel the water, turning the cap or converter mechanism the other direction, and repeat until the water runs clear. Dry off the nib and barrel of your pen using a paper towel. If using cartridges, use Pilot branded cartridges; other brands may be a different size that won’t fit in your pen. Dry the nib and barrel with a paper towel. Press the cartridge into the nib until it clicks into place; light pressure should be all you need. Screw the barrel onto the nib of the pen and test on a small piece of scrap paper until the ink runs s
