CARING FOR YOUR DEX PEN
USING YOUR DEX PEN, THE BASICS:
To use, hold your Dex pen
as the picture shows,
gripped between you
middle finger, index
finger and thumb.
Wash the nib section
occasionally by soaking
in cold water overnight.
Do not use waterproof, India or calligraphy inks
- which may stain if the ink touches a surface or
block the nib unit, damaging the nib.
Always replace the cap securely after use.
DEX BY KINGSLEY CARTRIDGES
Dex by Kingsley pens use international
cartridges with lubricating ink, available in black
or blue. The inks are not hazardous if used for
the intended purpose.
If the ink makes contact with the skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water. If the ink is
swallowed, or makes contact with the eyes,
rinse with water and seek medical advice if
necessary. Mop up any spills with absorbent
materials and dispose of it properly in a bin.
Not to be used by small children.
CLEANING YOUR PEN
If used regularly a fountain pen will be selfcleaning, but if your pen becomes blocked,
follow these easy steps to restore the ink flow:
• U
nscrew the barrel and pull out the empty
cartridge and dispose of it properly in a bin.
• S
oak the nib section in tepid water for at
least 24 hours, changing the water when
it gets very inky.
• E
very time you change the water, wrap
the nib section in a paper towel and shake
it well, avoid contact with clothing and
porous surfaces.
If you wish to change the colour of ink, follow
the steps above to clear the old colour before
putting in the new cartridge. You may need
to write several sentences in the new colour
before the colour changes completely.
CHANGING YOUR CARTRIDGE
1. Unscrew the
barrel and pull out
the old cartridge.
2. Push in the
new cartridge.
(Compact)
3. Put in two cartridges. (Soft smooth)
4. Screw on the barrel to close.
5. Hold the pen upside
down to encourage the
ink flow.
CHANGING THE CARTRIDGE IN THE
COMPACT PENS
Put a full cartridge narrow end first into the nib
section and press the base of the cartridge
onto a hard surface to pierce it. Screw the
barrel back onto the nib section and place the
cap onto the pen. To draw the ink down to the
nib, turn the pen so the nib is pointing down
for a couple of minutes and the ink will come
through. Do not squeeze the cartridge.
CHANGING THE CARTRIDGE IN THE
SOFT SMOOTH PENS
These pens hold a spare cartridge. Put a full
(spare) cartridge narrow end first into the pen
barrel. Put another full cartridge on top of it with
narrow end up and screw the barrel back onto
the nib section, this will pierce the ink cartridge.
To draw the ink down to the nib, turn the pen so
the nib is pointing down for a couple of minutes
and the ink will come through. Do not squeeze
the cartridge.