Special features of the Faber-Castell School fountain pen
- Perfect for left and right handers
- Sturdy nib
- Ideal for leisure or school use
- Includes a pack of 6 blue ink refills
- Comes with a cap with stable steel clip
- Life companion fountain pen
Steps on how to use the fountain pen:
- Remove the cap from the barrel
- Remove the nib/front piece by turning the barrel counterclockwise
- There should always be two ink cartridges in your fountain pen. Faber-Castell pens usually comes with one empty ink cartridge and one blue ink cartridge
- Remove the empty ink cartridge from the front part of the pen
- Remove the blue ink cartridge from the barrel of the pen
- Insert the empty ink cartridge into the barrel with the top down
- Insert the blue ink cartridge on top of the empty one with the top facing up, as gently as possible
- Twist the fountain pen barrel on the front piece to close your pen
- Your pen should be ready to use, press down lightly on paper to test it
Here's a quick video to show you the process!
How to clean your fountain pen
You should try to care and clean your fountain pen as regularly as you can to ensure that it will be reliable for a lifetime. Your fountain pen should be cleaned regularly, especially if you're changing the ink colour or when the ink runs out. See steps below and have a look at the images provided.
- The nib and ink duct should be rinsed with lukewarm, clear running water
- Rinse until no ink stain is recognisable
- When you are done rinsing, it can be dried with an absorbent paper.