I loved this video, it shows what can happen if you’re a normal person working with ink pens. Thanks, now I don’t feel so defeated when I get ink on something!
Jen Cortez I agree. Unfortunately where I live it’s not that easy just getting a syringe. Apparently has to be approved by a pharmacist. But yes, would definitely make refilling much much easier. Thanks for your input!
@@carrygodmother8360 oh there's one with a blunt tip, it is available in pen or stationery stores. Also used for cleaning fountain pens. Very useful in cleaning other stuff!
Thanks, I’m glad it helped you! It’s also a little easier to use a syringe instead of an eye dropper when filling the cartridge with ink. I just didn’t have one at the time I made this video 💉👍🏽
I just submerge everything under water in a small bowl. You can still use the bulb or a cleaning converter or anything that creates water/air pressure when it's under the water. It'll suck and blow the air in and out each time, similar to refilling a non-cartridge fountain pen in an inkwell. That way you don't have to draw water into it each time, and also there's less splashing. And as for the cartridges, I only have a couple Namiki cartridges, so maybe this has changed, but on the ones I have there's no ball inside and no flap that I can see. I find that these don't even need a syringe like most cartridges. I can just refill them with a small eyedropper as long as I take it slow--if I go fast it will try to overflow on me. That's how I refill my Pilot Metropolitans; I haven't even bought converters for them because the cartridges refill so easily, no needle syringe needed. If I found one with a flap and ball I would try to remove them. It doesn't seem to cause any excess ink flow to have an open end as the ones I have. On my Parker cartridges I do notice a flap and if I remove it by scoring with a knife that does cause fitting issues, and leakage, and the opening is so small you need a needle syringe, but not so with the Pilot/Namiki cartridges.
Hi I was curious if you have ever used the parallels as a dip pen with India inks . And you experience si you had with cleaning consistent flow, kinks in the ink(ink blobs)?
I would be very interested to know what kind of ink you put in the cartridge. Thanks. I have just ordered a set of these pens and I'm looking forward to playing with them.
The ink I used in this video was Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrün. I actually highly recommend this ink as it is one of my favourites. Very well behaved ink with excellent shading, especially with these pens. Def check it out! Have fun playing with your new set of Parallels and thanks for commenting and watching!
Different inks react differently, but for that particular one, I used Rohrer & Klingner Alt-goldgrun, which is a fantastic shading ink if you like green. But you can pretty much use any ink you like, for the most part would work fine with the pilot parallel. If you like blue, the Iroshizuki Kon-Peki works beautifully with that pen too.
@@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz oh yeah different size nibs, eh? I love ink and love penmanship and writing. Hope you enjoy it, it can be an expensive hobby but when you get the letters right, it’s so satisfying and beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video, let me know if I can be of any future help :)
I am a calligrapher of 37 years, and I use Pilot Parallel pens quite a lot. Informative video, but there are easier ways to do this. With all due respect, sir, you made this much too difficult.
I`ve been using these pens for years. What you do not know about cleaning is astounding.
This was like watching the bull in the china shop explain how to rearrange shelves... yet was still the most informative video on this I’ve watched. 😅
I loved this video, it shows what can happen if you’re a normal person working with ink pens. Thanks, now I don’t feel so defeated when I get ink on something!
Thank you for making this video; it is really helpful.
Another way is to use syringe in filling cartridges, less mess
Jen Cortez I agree. Unfortunately where I live it’s not that easy just getting a syringe. Apparently has to be approved by a pharmacist. But yes, would definitely make refilling much much easier. Thanks for your input!
@@carrygodmother8360 oh there's one with a blunt tip, it is available in pen or stationery stores. Also used for cleaning fountain pens. Very useful in cleaning other stuff!
Jen Cortez Cool I’ll keep an eye out for those!
Great video! Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for the video mate. Most helpful :D
Thanks, I’m glad it helped you! It’s also a little easier to use a syringe instead of an eye dropper when filling the cartridge with ink. I just didn’t have one at the time I made this video 💉👍🏽
Good video. Very helpful.
I just submerge everything under water in a small bowl. You can still use the bulb or a cleaning converter or anything that creates water/air pressure when it's under the water. It'll suck and blow the air in and out each time, similar to refilling a non-cartridge fountain pen in an inkwell. That way you don't have to draw water into it each time, and also there's less splashing. And as for the cartridges, I only have a couple Namiki cartridges, so maybe this has changed, but on the ones I have there's no ball inside and no flap that I can see. I find that these don't even need a syringe like most cartridges. I can just refill them with a small eyedropper as long as I take it slow--if I go fast it will try to overflow on me. That's how I refill my Pilot Metropolitans; I haven't even bought converters for them because the cartridges refill so easily, no needle syringe needed. If I found one with a flap and ball I would try to remove them. It doesn't seem to cause any excess ink flow to have an open end as the ones I have. On my Parker cartridges I do notice a flap and if I remove it by scoring with a knife that does cause fitting issues, and leakage, and the opening is so small you need a needle syringe, but not so with the Pilot/Namiki cartridges.
I just learned that you can flip the drain stopper the other way
Helpful, thank you.
You could've written an entire novel with all that ink wasted lol. Loved the video, tho!
No cartridge needed. This pen can be eye dropper filled with just a little silicone grease on the threads. Use any fountain pen ink you want.
Hi I was curious if you have ever used the parallels as a dip pen with India inks . And you experience si you had with cleaning consistent flow, kinks in the ink(ink blobs)?
Useful video. However, I prefer using the bulb rather than the faucet directly - saves a lot of water.
I would be very interested to know what kind of ink you put in the cartridge. Thanks. I have just ordered a set of these pens and I'm looking forward to playing with them.
The ink I used in this video was Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrün. I actually highly recommend this ink as it is one of my favourites. Very well behaved ink with excellent shading, especially with these pens. Def check it out! Have fun playing with your new set of Parallels and thanks for commenting and watching!
@@carrygodmother8360 Thanks for the info. I'll have to look into that ink. Great tutorial.
Ecoline watercolour inks work well too.
Does pilot make an ink pump that you can buy separately and use with this pen?
Can we wash the pen after every use even if the ink is present in the cartridge?
Sure can. If changing the ink colour, just completely wash out the cartridge clear so the inks don’t mix.
What kind of ink do you recommend for the refill? Thx
Different inks react differently, but for that particular one, I used Rohrer & Klingner Alt-goldgrun, which is a fantastic shading ink if you like green. But you can pretty much use any ink you like, for the most part would work fine with the pilot parallel. If you like blue, the Iroshizuki Kon-Peki works beautifully with that pen too.
@@carrygodmother8360 thanx. I just bought 4 of these pens.
@@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz oh yeah different size nibs, eh? I love ink and love penmanship and writing. Hope you enjoy it, it can be an expensive hobby but when you get the letters right, it’s so satisfying and beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video, let me know if I can be of any future help :)
i just let hot water drizzle into the cartridge while holding it still. I wait patiently and it cleans it perfectly clear. nothing else is needed.
blunt syringes on Amazon to fill the cartidge at a fair price also. pack of 5 for $8
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I'm an idiot... 🤣
No bro.. its wastage of water
I am a calligrapher of 37 years, and I use Pilot Parallel pens quite a lot. Informative video, but there are easier ways to do this. With all due respect, sir, you made this much too difficult.