Since capillary action will only carry the ink to the narrowest point between the tips, this creates a tiny gap between where the ink stops and where the tips touch the paper. If a fountain pen skips on the first pen stroke after a brief pause but otherwise seems to write well, the problem could be "baby's bottom." A strange name for a strange issue, baby's bottom is when the inside edges of the tips are slightly rounded, making a shape kind of like a baby's bottom. Inexperienced users should not attempt it unless they have exhausted all other options and are willing to risk damaging the nib permanently. More aggressive polishing can be done with very fine grit buff sticks, Mylar, or micro-mesh, but this is an advanced technique that can quickly and easily ruin a nib. Larger imperfections will not be solved by this method no matter how long you try it. It won’t damage any properly made nib, but it is only effective at removing microscopic burrs that might have been left on the nib from the manufacturing process. The paper bag method is an extremely gentle form of nib polishing. Stop if you notice that your nib is pulling up paper fibers from the bag, or if the nib does not feel smoother after doing this for a few minutes. Test the pen on regular paper every 30 seconds or so. With ink installed in the pen, draw figure eights on the paper using your normal writing angle and pressure. It should have a rougher surface than ordinary paper, but it should not have any exposed fibers that the nib might pick up. Planner Stickers, Pens, Stamps, and Moreįind a paper bag or other rough paper surface.Japanese Stationery: What's the Big Deal?.The Difference Between Ballpoint, Gel, and Rollerball Pens.
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