Pen Maintenance
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Hold on to your afternoon ginger tea, I have 3 tips that are going to knock.your.socks.off!
If you have ever wondered how to care for your one-of-a-kind wood and resin pen, you can’t miss this!
There are a few rules of thumb to keep your pens clean, shiny and enjoyable for years to come.
How to Clean Wood and Resin Pens
First, never leave your pen out in the heat because the metal finishes will get so hot, you’ll likely burn yourself.
Second, do not handle your pen right after applying hand lotion. Wait until the lotion is fully absorbed into your hands or at least 15 minutes, otherwise, your pen will be slippery in your hands.
Third, pens that we make have a protective finish on them. Resin and wood pens are sealed with a hard finish, but resin is still a form of plastic, so take care to avoid scratching. Wood pens are sealed with a hardy Australian oil.
Pens that are plated with Rhodium or 24k Gold include a certificate of authenticity and are coated with a layer of epoxy to ensure durability for many, many years.
Other pen finishes, such as antique brass/silver, blue/black/gold titanium, chrome, satin, gunmetal, and copper (shown in the photo) can all be cleaned with a soft damp cloth and dried with a clean soft cloth. No harsh chemicals are to be used.
Voila! Now you know how to clean your wood and resin pens and keep them shiny like the first day you opened the black velvet box and said “well, hello there”.Now go and finish your tea and let me know if you have questions about caring for your one-of-a-kind pen?
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How to Change the Refill on a DuraClick Pen
(Joe talking you through the process)- unscrew the top and set aside
- remove the spring from the old refill (do not lose the spring)
- remove the old refill from the pen barrel
- remove the white extension tip from the old refill (do not lose the white tip)
- put the white extension tip onto the new pen refill
- put the new refill into the pen barrel
- put the spring on the new refill
- screw the tip back on
- click the pen a few times
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How to Change the Refill on a Cigar Pen
with Joe Talking You Through the Process- unscrew the bottom of the barrel
- remove old refill and keep the spring (do not lose the spring)
- put the spring on the new refill
- note: if your refill has a protective rubber bumper on the tip, use your fingernail to remove it before putting the spring back on
- put refill back into the bottom of pen barrel
- screw the top barrel on
- give the pen a couple of twists to make sure things are nice and secure
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- remove the cap and set aside or snap to the top of the pen
- unscrew the tip and remove old refill
- careful remove spring and place inside the hole on the new refill
- put new refill inside the pen barrel and screw the tip on (don’t screw it too tightly, otherwise you’ll strip the threads)
- remove any rubber tip if there is one visible, otherwise, start writing to start the ink flow and cap when not in use.