Use & maintenance

Clean nibs regularly by holding them under lukewarm running water. Do not use any other liquids or cleaning agents. Rinsing is required whenever ink flow is intermittent or has stopped, when the feed system has become blocked, if ink has dried, or when changing ink colour.
To clean piston-fill pens, submerge the nib in water and twist the blind cap to fill and empty the reservoir several times until the water runs clear.
To clean pens fitted with a converter, submerge the nib in water and twist the converter knob to fill and empty the reservoir several times until the water runs clear.

Should your selected nib grade not perfectly match your preference, Montegrappa will replace the original nib free of charge if it is returned in new condition within six weeks of purchase from an authorised Monte-grappa dealer.
For nib units fitted with ebonite feeds, it is advised to fill and empty the reservoir with ink twice before first use, and following cleaning.
To prevent your fountain pen from leaking, keep it filled and carry it with the nib facing upwards. For opti-mal performance, we recommend the use of Montegrappa inks.

Remove stains or fingerprints from resin or celluloid body sections by wiping clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or chemical products that may damage surfaces. Under no circumstances should alcohol be used on celluloid finishes.
Pens made of sterling silver should be cleaned with the supplied cleaning cloth, or other lint-free cloth. Use silver polish where necessary. Dirt and tarnishing found in fretwork and intricate engravings can be removed using a silver brush or a soft toothbrush.

I. Unscrew the grip section from the barrel. Remove any spent cartridge
II. Insert the new ink cartridge. Press down to puncture the protective seal
III. Wait for ink to come out of the nib (allow approx. 1 minute)
IV. Screw the grip section back into the barrel
V. Wipe the nib clean with a damp, lint-free cloth

I. Unscrew the grip section from the barrel
II. If no converter is installed, insert one into the section entrance. If threaded, screw it down firmly
III. Turn the end of the converter anticlockwise until it stops
IV. Dip the entire nib into the ink bottle
V. To draw ink into the pen, turn the end of the converter clockwise until the chamber is full
VI. Remove the nib from the ink
VII. Twist the end of the converter half a turn anticlockwise, letting a little ink drip out to release air
VIII. Screw the grip section back into the barrel
IX. Wipe the nib clean with a damp, lint-free cloth

Piston-fill fountain pens have an ink reservoir within the barrel. No disassembly is required for refilling:

I. Twist the blind cap anticlockwise until it stops
II. Dip the entire nib into the ink bottle
III. To draw ink into the pen, twist the blind cap clockwise until it stops
IV. Remove the nib from the ink
V. Twist the blind cap half a turn anticlockwise, letting a little ink drip out to release air
VI. Clean the nib with a damp, lint-free cloth

To project or retract the tip, twist the pen cap.

To replace a refill:
I. Remove the cap by turning it anticlockwise
II. Remove the empty refill and insert the new one
III. Screw the cap back on the barrel by turning it clockwise

To preserve the appearance and performance of Montegrappa writing instruments, owners should undertake regular care and maintenance. Remove stains or fingerprints from resin or celluloid body sections by wiping clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or chemical products that may damage surfaces. Under no circumstances should alcohol be used on celluloid finishes.
Pens made of sterling silver should be cleaned with the supplied cleaning cloth, or other lint-free cloth. Use silver polish where necessary. Dirt and tarnishing found in fretwork and intricate engravings can be removed using a silver brush or a soft toothbrush.