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Wingsung 699 leaking ( sh.itjust.works )

I bought a Wingsung 699 recently from AliExpress because I wanted to try out a vacuum filler. Ink leaks from around the nib whenever I cap it, leading to ink getting on the grip. When I write, blobs of ink sometimes burp out onto the page. Is this typical for this brand? I have another no name Wingsung (I think it’s actually a...

no_priority OP ,

I’m storing it with the blind cap fully closed.

That’s interesting that the hand warmth can cause burping when the blind cap is closed, I had thought that closing the cap would fully seal the ink reservoir from the nib.

no_priority OP ,

Thanks! I took the nib and feed out, cleaned it thoroughly, and reseated it, and it seems to be working well now.

no_priority OP ,

Drying out the cap was a good call. I think reseating the nib was what did the trick, but thanks for the suggestion!

Recommendations for a teal ink?

Hi everyone, I’m pretty new to fountain pens. I’m looking to buy a teal ink. I have two Iroshizuku inks that I really like, tsuki-yo and yu-yake, so I was thinking maybe I should get syo-ro. However, I’m also thinking that it would be worth trying another brand. Can anyone make any recommendations?...

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