Parallel, How-To Ink the Pen
- Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel
- Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
- When using a calligraphy pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point.
- Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
- When using a calligraphy pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point.
Parallel, How-To Hold
- Grip the pen firmly between your index finger, middle finger and thumb.
- Place the nib (writing side up) at a 45 degree angle with the flat tip parallel to the paper.
- Move the pen in a downward motion and gently press the pen into the paper.
- Place the nib (writing side up) at a 45 degree angle with the flat tip parallel to the paper.
- Move the pen in a downward motion and gently press the pen into the paper.
Parallel, How-To Blend
- By using two Pilot Parallel Pens, each with different colored cartridges, you can create beautiful color-blended lettering.
- Hold the pens with the nib of B pointing downwards and the nib of A pointing upwards.
- Leave the nibs in contact for several seconds. Then the ink of B will be transferred to the nib of A.
- Beautiful color blending can then be produced when writing with the pen.
- Hold the pens with the nib of B pointing downwards and the nib of A pointing upwards.
- Leave the nibs in contact for several seconds. Then the ink of B will be transferred to the nib of A.
- Beautiful color blending can then be produced when writing with the pen.
Parallel, Clean with Pipette
- Holding the pen with the nib upwright, remove the empty cartridge. Insert the pipette into the Parallel Pen neck to clean the unit.
- Dip the pen into a glass of water. Squeeze the pipette several times until the pen unit is clean.
- Remove the pipette and insert new ink cartridges.
- Wipe any excess water off the pen or pipette with a soft cloth.
- Dip the pen into a glass of water. Squeeze the pipette several times until the pen unit is clean.
- Remove the pipette and insert new ink cartridges.
- Wipe any excess water off the pen or pipette with a soft cloth.
Kaküno, How To Ink
- Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel
- Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
- When using a fountain pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point. Screw the neck back onto the pen barrel.
- Make a few loops on paper. If the ink does not flow out the nib, continue making loops until the ink begins to flow.
- Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
- When using a fountain pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point. Screw the neck back onto the pen barrel.
- Make a few loops on paper. If the ink does not flow out the nib, continue making loops until the ink begins to flow.
Plumix, Difference in Nib Sizes
Plumix - Difference in Nib Sizes
-Fine Nib (F): Ideal for intricate detail and small writing.
-Medium Nib (M): Ideal for traditional hand lettering and drawing.
-Broad Nib (B): Ideal for calligraphy and flourishes.
-Fine Nib (F): Ideal for intricate detail and small writing.
-Medium Nib (M): Ideal for traditional hand lettering and drawing.
-Broad Nib (B): Ideal for calligraphy and flourishes.
Plumix Ink The Pen
-Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel
-Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
-When using a calligraphy pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point. Screw the neck back onto the pen barrel.
-Make a few loops on paper. If the ink does not flow out the nib, continue making loops until the ink begins to flow.
-Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
-When using a calligraphy pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point. Screw the neck back onto the pen barrel.
-Make a few loops on paper. If the ink does not flow out the nib, continue making loops until the ink begins to flow.
Plumix, How To Hold
- Grip the pen firmly between your index finger, middle finger and thumb
- Place the nib (writing side up) at a 45 degree angle with the flat tip parallel to the paper
- Move the pen in a downward motion
- Gently press the pen into the paper to create stroke variations
- Place the nib (writing side up) at a 45 degree angle with the flat tip parallel to the paper
- Move the pen in a downward motion
- Gently press the pen into the paper to create stroke variations