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General Pen/Pencil Care
To keep your writing instrument's surface in mint condition, use a soft polishing cloth. Avoid using strong cleaning agents or chemicals.

Fountain Pen Care & Cleaning
Always replace the cap on your fountain pen after use. Your fountain pen will function better if cleaned every two months. Remove the ink cartridge or converter and let a slow stream of cold water flow through the nib and barrel. Shake out any excess water and dry the nib with a soft cloth.

Filling Instructions

  • Fountain Pens
  • Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pens
  • Ball Point Pens
  • Rolling Ball Pens
  • Mechanical Pencils
  • Namiki Refills and Accessories

    • Filling Fountain Pens

  • Using Ink Cartridge
    1. Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel.
    2. Remove the empty cartridge while holding the neck so that the nib points upward.
    3. Firmly insert a new cartridge. Put it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open.
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  • Using Plate Press (standard) Converter with Ink Bottle
    1. Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel.
    2. Remove the empty ink cartridge and firmly insert the converter.
    3. While holding the pen vertically, immerse the nib into ink up to the tip of the neck. Press the plate of the converter and release it allowing the ink to be absorbed into the tube of the barrel. Absorption will be completed when the tube restores to its original shape. The exceptions to this are the Vanishing Point, Crane and Dragon Nippon Art pens, Grance' Sterling Grance' and Knight pens which should be filled by dipping the pen in ink to the tip of the neck.

  • Using Twist Converter with Ink Bottle
    1. Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel and insert the open end of the converter.
    2. Dip the pen in ink up to the hole in the nib. Be careful not to jam the nib point into the bottom of the ink bottle.
    3. Twist the black converter screw top clockwise three or four times to fill the converter ink reservoir.
    4. Ink remaining on the neck or nib should be wiped off with a clean tissue or cloth before using the pen.
    5. Recommended for use with Pilot or Namiki Vanishing Point Products.
      Note:
      • Filling the ink converter may be difficult or impossible when the ink supply in the bottle is low. Please open a new bottle.


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  • Using Piston Converter with Ink Bottle
    1. Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel and insert the converter as shown in the drawing below.
    2. Dip the pen in ink up to the hole in the nib. Be careful not to hit the nib point into the bottom of the ink bottle.
    3. Pump the piston by pressing the knob four or five times to completely fill the converter ink tank.
    4. Any ink on the neck or nib should be wiped off with soft tissue paper or a cloth before use.
      Note:
        When the ink in the bottle is low, it may be impossible to absorb a sufficient amount to fill the ink tank. Please open a new bottle.


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  • Replacing a Converter with an Ink Cartridge
    1. Hold the neck of the pen with the nib pointing upward and slowly remove the converter while twisting it slightly.
    2. Any ink remaining in the converter should be washed off with water. Dry the converter completely and store it for future use.
      Note:
      • When using a fountain pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge firmly to get the ink to flow down to the nib point.
      • Avoid ink spilling by pointing the nib upward while replacing the cartridge. Pilot IC-50 ink cartridges must be used.
      • We also recommend that you use Namiki bottled ink. Using other inks with deposits may eventually cause ink flow problems.
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  • Eye Dropper Fill from Ink Bottle
    1. Unscrew the neck of the pen from the barrel.
    2. Use the eye drop filler to drop the ink into the barrel.
    3. When filling is completed, screw the neck onto the barrel.