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Estie button piston question (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 1 week ago by JadeJitsu@sopuli.xyz to c/fountainpens@lemmy.world
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Hi. I recently bought my first Esterbrook fountain pen. I went with the Estie Raven button piston. I struggle to get a proper fill. The only way I’ve been able to get close to a full fill is if I hold the pen nib-up after pumping ink into it, slowly press the button to force the air bubble out, and while holding the button down, place the pen nib-down into the ink well and release the button. Is there an easier way?

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[–] JakeSparkleChicken@midwest.social 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

It's a lovely pen, and I just bought one myself! The trick to getting a full-ish fill is to dunk the nib in the ink and rapidly push on the button about eight or nine times. You'll feel a difference in the button action when it gets as full as it is going to. The button will give a bit of resistance at that point. I don't remember if mine got completely full, but I know that it holds a decent amount of ink. I hope that helps!

[–] JadeJitsu@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Thanks so much. 8-10 pumps seems to work for my pen. Less messy this way. Thanks again.

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