Discussion:
Tissue Paper
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Aaron W. Hsu
2009-12-22 17:46:50 UTC
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Hey everyone,

A note in the Ink Bottles thread reminded me that I have been wondering
about nib cleaning paper for a while. What do you all recommend. I have
seen everything from an actual absorbant cloth shipped with some pens,
to people using regular old bathroom tissue.

Obviously lint plays a factor, because the looser, and more lint filled
tissues can leave threads in the nib that affect writing performance
(personal experience), but I was wondering if anyone had any brand or
some such that they preferred to use?

Aaron W. Hsu
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krishnananda
2009-12-22 23:35:51 UTC
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Post by Aaron W. Hsu
Hey everyone,
A note in the Ink Bottles thread reminded me that I have been wondering
about nib cleaning paper for a while. What do you all recommend. I have
seen everything from an actual absorbant cloth shipped with some pens,
to people using regular old bathroom tissue.
Obviously lint plays a factor, because the looser, and more lint filled
tissues can leave threads in the nib that affect writing performance
(personal experience), but I was wondering if anyone had any brand or
some such that they preferred to use?
Aaron W. Hsu
Bounty.
Bluesea
2009-12-23 00:16:08 UTC
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Post by Aaron W. Hsu
Hey everyone,
A note in the Ink Bottles thread reminded me that I have been wondering
about nib cleaning paper for a while. What do you all recommend. I have
seen everything from an actual absorbant cloth shipped with some pens,
to people using regular old bathroom tissue.
Obviously lint plays a factor, because the looser, and more lint filled
tissues can leave threads in the nib that affect writing performance
(personal experience), but I was wondering if anyone had any brand or
some such that they preferred to use?
Not facial tissue. I use paper towels, napkins from fast food places, and
toilet tissue depending on whether I'm refilling at the kitchen or bathroom
sink.
Post by Aaron W. Hsu
Aaron W. Hsu
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Sparafucile
2009-12-23 02:14:58 UTC
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On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:46:50 -0600, Aaron W. Hsu
Post by Aaron W. Hsu
Hey everyone,
A note in the Ink Bottles thread reminded me that I have been wondering
about nib cleaning paper for a while. What do you all recommend. I have
seen everything from an actual absorbant cloth shipped with some pens,
to people using regular old bathroom tissue.
Obviously lint plays a factor, because the looser, and more lint filled
tissues can leave threads in the nib that affect writing performance
(personal experience), but I was wondering if anyone had any brand or
some such that they preferred to use?
Aaron W. Hsu
Old [all-cotton] T-shirt cut into 8 inch squares
& folded...
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12/22/2009 9:14:22 PM
Brian Ketterling
2009-12-23 17:40:26 UTC
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Post by Sparafucile
Old [all-cotton] T-shirt cut into 8 inch squares
& folded...
That's a good idea -- no "fluff" to get in the slit and suck out a load of
ink.

Brian
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Aaron W. Hsu
2009-12-24 03:25:32 UTC
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Post by Brian Ketterling
Post by Sparafucile
Old [all-cotton] T-shirt cut into 8 inch squares
& folded...
That's a good idea -- no "fluff" to get in the slit and suck out a load of
ink.
I think this might get my vote as well for the best idea I've seen, too.

Aaron W. Hsu
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A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep.
JimL
2010-01-16 08:45:38 UTC
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(1) Old silk or satin knickers.

(2) A cat

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