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Is there a large #FountainPens community on the fedi?
Anyhow, I have a dedicated blue #Lamy Sarafi that I used to use for my #BaystateBlue ink, because it's notorious for permanently staining everything it comes into contact with. A while ago, I accidentally let ink dry out in this pen, and I haven't been able to get the feed flowing properly since. I've cleaned the pen several times and left everything soaking in water for several hours on a few occasions. I've also tried changing the nib. Eventually, I just emptied it, cleaned it out, and left it sitting on a shelf for a while.
I recently pulled it out again, cleaned it once more, and inked it up. Same problem. I'm going to leave it sit inked for a bit to see if maybe capillary action will eventually set in, but if this doesn't resolve the issue is there anything else I can try? I can always replace the pen, but I'd rather not if it can be avoided.
@me run the feed through an ultrasonic cleaner, gets dried ink out of a feed like a charm.
@neckspike Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like an ultrasonic cleaner may be more expensive than just buying a new Lamy Safari.
Though it may be a good long-term investment anyway. I'll have to explore that option.
@me @neckspike You can also use the ultrasonic cleaner on other stuff. It works great on jewelry and such. And if you bought another pen it could still get clogged, and the cycle repeats.
I bought this one, and even at $40 it's a bit overkill for most things, but does a great job: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087WN3278