Six Reasons Your Fountain Pen Skips - And Only One Is The Pen

If your fountain pen skips, hard starts, or suddenly stops writing, the real problem might not be your nib at all. In this video, we explore the six reasons your fountain pen skips and explain why only one of those reasons is actually the pen. From dried ink and clogged feeds to air pressure, ink chemistry, paper quality, and nib alignment, you'll discover what causes fountain pen skipping and how to fix it before spending money on unnecessary repairs. We also explore how Waterman tackled ink flow problems, why the Parker 51 was engineered for reliable writing, and what modern fountain pens like the Pilot Custom 823 reveal about proper pen maintenance. Whether you use a Pilot, Lamy, Parker, Pelikan, or another fountain pen, understanding these six reasons can help you solve skipping problems, improve ink flow, and keep your pen writing smoothly. *In this video:* Why even brand-new fountain pens skip How dried ink and clogged feeds interrupt ink flow Cartridge, converter, and vacuum-filler problems Why some fountain pen inks cause skipping How paper quality and hand oils affect writing Baby's bottom, misaligned tines, and actual nib defects When to clean your pen and when to contact a nibmeister Before blaming your fountain pen, learn why it skips — because in most cases, the pen itself isn't the problem. *Has your fountain pen ever started skipping? What turned out to be the real reason?* Share your experience in the comments. Subscribe for more fountain pen history, engineering, comparisons, and practical troubleshooting advice. 00:00 The Waterman Story: Why Pens Stop Writing 01:20 How Parker Solved the Ink Flow Problem 01:57 What Fountain Pen Skipping Really Means 02:44 Reason 1: Factory Oils and Residue 04:16 Reason 2: Dried Ink and Clogged Feeds 06:00 Reason 3: Airflow and Filling System Problems 07:22 Reason 4: Using the Wrong Ink 08:37 Reason 5: Paper and Surface Problems 09:54 Reason 6: Actual Nib Defects 10:04 Baby's Bottom and Misaligned Tines 10:55 When to Visit a Nibmeister 12:43 How to Prevent Fountain Pen Skipping 13:59 The Essential Troubleshooting Kit 14:18 When to Contact the Seller #FountainPens #FountainPenSkipping #FountainPenTips