Calligraphy Pen Not Writing. Check your i nk. If your ink is to thin it will either not stay in the reservoir of the nib after you dipped it in ink or it will flow off your nib to fast when writing.
If your ink is to thin it will either not stay in the reservoir of the nib after you dipped it in ink or it will flow off your nib to fast when writing. This works well for forgiving writing instruments like ballpoint and gel pens but it encourages fountain and dip pen nibs to stab the paper. Many people write with their pen or pencil held at a steep angle to the paper.
I m entirely sure it s user err but it s still very frustrating.
Check your i nk. However a pen nib is not very durable and constant cutting and trimming is. I m new to this whole thing and i ve only used to cartridge pens before and would appreciate any help or advice i can get. So even though you dipped your pen in the ink it won t draw any lines.