TRC Fountain/Rollerball Pen Maintenance

How To Maintain TRC Fountain Pen and Rollerball Pen

In order to use fountain pens and rollerball pens comfortably, the best maintenance is to use them every day, but if the ink flow is slow, if you want to change the ink color, or if you do not use them for a while, please follow the instructions below. Please clean the pen tip using the following method.

The most common cause of a fountain pen or rollerball pen not being able to write is when the ink hardens inside the nib, obstructing the ink flow. In that case, please try cleaning the pen tip first.
Daily use is the best maintenance for the fountain pen or rollerball pen, however, please flush the nib as follows when the ink does not come out smoothly, in case of ink color change or for a long time absence of use. Besides, in case of dry ink in the nib, which frequently spoils the pen, please wash the nib as well.

TRC Brass Fountain Pen

STEP 1

  • Hold the pen tip in your hand and turn the body part in the direction (1) to remove it
  • Remove the cartridge that has run out of ink by pulling it straight in the direction (2)
  • Hold the nib and screw the barrel in the direction (1)
  • Pull out the empty cartridge straight in the direction (2)

 

STEP 2

  • Place the pen tip in a cup of lukewarm water and leave it soaked overnight
  • Put the nib in a bowl of tepid water and leave it all night

STEP 3

  • Furthermore, rinse the pen tip thoroughly with tap water and wipe it dry with a soft cloth or tissue paper
  • After draining the water thoroughly, set the cartridge
  • Flush the nib in running water again and dry it off with a soft cloth or tissue
  • When it is completely dry, set the cartridge

TRC Brass Rollerball Pen

STEP 1

  • Hold the pen tip in your hand and turn the body part in the direction (1) to remove it
  • Remove the cartridge that has run out of ink by pulling it straight in the direction (2)
  • Hold the nib and screw the barrel in the direction (1)
  • Pull out the empty cartridge straight in the direction (2)

STEP 2

  • Place the pen tip in a cup of lukewarm water and leave it soaked overnight
  • Put the nib in a bowl of tepid water and leave it all night

STEP 3

  • Furthermore, rinse the pen tip thoroughly with tap water and wipe it dry with a soft cloth or tissue paper
  • After draining the water thoroughly, set the cartridge
  • Flush the nib in running water again and dry it off with a soft cloth or tissue
  • When it is completely dry, set the cartridge
Precautions when handling fountain pens and rollerball pens
  • Do not use them for purposes other than writing.
  • Please keep out of reach of children.
  • Please be careful not to drop it or apply too much force when writing as it may cause a malfunction.
  • Be sure to close the cap when not writing as this may cause the ink to dry.
  • When setting the cartridge for the first time, insert the cartridge and pinch it lightly with your fingers to send ink to the nib before use.
  • We recommend using a special TRC fountain pen ink cartridge. Please note that depending on the type of ink used, it may cause clogging or malfunction.