The Writers Bloc blog has a good write up that could easily be followed, and which I prescribe to for the most part.
This discussion couldn't come at a more propitious time as I am in the midst of cleaning about 30-40 pens, many of which are of the fountain pen variety, others ball points and several mechanical pencils.
I am assigning myself tasks. Each task must be performed for a minimum of 1/2 hour; no maximum. It appears that some of the pens that I thought were cleaned, were not as clean as I imagined and they require much more rinsing, and ear syringe flushes, thus this task will far exceed my minimum.
When these pens are thoroughly clean and checked, I will photograph them and offer them for sale.
Thanks to Kelly Kilmer for her link. I had just combed through my studio, finding 4 or so fountain pens unused for about 15 years. When the student is ready...
ReplyDeleteMarylinn, thanks for stopping by. I hadn't realized that Kelly had linked to the post.
ReplyDeleteJust another point of interest in cleaning the pens: a very little bit of Dawn really speeds up the process.