Did you know you need to prepare your steel nib before writing with it? In this How To video, Ashley shows the most foolproof way to prep your steel nib for writing. Whether you plan to use a steel nib for calligraphy, drawing, or writing, it's important to prep the nib for the best experience with ink. If you just got a steel nib dip pen for the first time (or if you've struggled to successfully write with a dip pen in the past), we hope you'll find this video helpful. Thanks for watching!
Note from Ashley: Dawn Dish Soap (not sponsored) has always worked the best for removing the oil coating on my steel nibs.
List of some nib-safe oil removing products: Dish soap, rubbing alcohol, acetone (nail polish remover), window cleaner, mouthwash
01:17 Steel nibs vs. stainless steel, brass, and glass nibs
01:21 Help! Why isn't my nib writing?? Explained.
02:07 How an Un-prepped Steel Nib will write
03:07 Tips for prepping & washing the nib
03:29 Quick wash method
03:36 Standard wash method
04:06 After washing your nib
04:57 How a Prepped Steel Nib will write - Final ink grip test
05:44 Steel Nib Maintenance
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