{"id":4945,"date":"2021-09-24T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T07:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/?p=4945"},"modified":"2021-09-02T17:26:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T16:26:52","slug":"how-to-store-your-pen-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/pens\/how-to-store-your-pen-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"How to store your pen collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-woman-writing-thinking-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Black woman wearing a white top, sat at a desk with a pen in her hand, thinking\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Storing your pens correctly can prevent a variety of problems, such as pens drying out or unwanted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/ink\/how-to-wash-pen-ink-out-of-fabrics\/\">ink stains and marks on fabric<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is, it is easy to store pens in a manner that will facilitate long life and minimal issues \u2014 however, the perfect storage solution varies between writing tools, so we\u2019ll break it down for you below.<\/p>\n<h2>How to store ballpoint pens<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4950\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/product\/graf-von-faber-castell-guilloche-ballpoint-pen\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4950 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/graf-von-faber-castell-guilloche-ballpoint-pen-turquoise-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche ballpoint pen in Turquoise\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche ballpoint pen in Turquoise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/ballpoint-pen\/\">Ballpoint pens<\/a> contain a viscous oil-based ink and, because of this, ballpoints should be stored vertically with the tip pointing downwards \u2014 a pen pot works well for this purpose; these are available in all shapes and sizes to suit your desk and d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p>Storing ballpoint pens in this way prevents leaks and stop the pens from drying out, as the heavier, slower-moving ink will be ready at the tip when you need it.<\/p>\n<p>If your ballpoint pen is retractable or comes with a cap, always retract or replace the lid before storage \u2014 they are supplied for a reason!<\/p>\n<h2>How to store rollerball pens<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike ballpoints,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/rollerball-pen\/\">rollerball pens<\/a> contain water-based liquid ink and should therefore be stored in a horizontal position.<\/p>\n<p>On their side, rollerballs are less likely to leak or dry out than in either vertical position (tip-up or tip-down).<\/p>\n<p>Again, remember to replace the supplied cap after each use to help prevent dryness.<\/p>\n<h2>How to store gel pens<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/colourful-gel-pens-1024x754.jpg\" alt=\"A set of colourful gel pens against a white background\" width=\"650\" height=\"479\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In theory, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/gel-pens\/\">gel pens<\/a> should be stored vertically with the nib facing upwards to prevent leaks.<\/p>\n<p>However, they are commonly stored horizontally in pencil cases without much issue.<\/p>\n<p>If you use your gel pens frequently, a pencil case is probably fine, but otherwise, we&#8217;d recommend vertical storage to avoid issues.<\/p>\n<p>When stored vertically, it may take 30 seconds or so for the ink to flow again when a gel pen is next in use.<\/p>\n<p>Always replace caps after use.<\/p>\n<h2>How to store fountain pens<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/fountain-pen\/\">Fountain pens<\/a> are best stored horizontally to prevent leaks \u2014 this can be in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/pen-case\/\">pen case<\/a>, presentation case, shelf, or drawer.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t intend to use a fountain pen again for a fortnight or more, it would also be wise to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/pens\/fountain-pens\/how-to-clean-your-nib\/\">clean your fountain pen<\/a> before storing it \u2014 otherwise, you may experience issues with dryness when you pick it up to write again.<\/p>\n<p>If you have taken a fountain pen out of storage and it is dry, take a look at our blog post: \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/pens\/fountain-pens\/how-to-revive-a-dry-fountain-pen\/\"><em>How to revive a dry fountain pen\u2019<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It goes without saying that the cap should be replaced immediately on fountain pens after each use.<\/p>\n<h2>How to store highlighters<\/h2>\n<p>Due to their fibre tips, highlighters are best stored vertically with their tip down to prevent dryness.<\/p>\n<p>Replace the cap immediately after each use.<\/p>\n<h2>How to store brush pens<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4949\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4949\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/product\/tombow-abt-dual-brush-pen-pack-of-eighteen\/7781\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4949 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tombow-abt-dual-brush-pen-18-pastel-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A pack of 18 Tombow ABT dual brush pens in Pastel\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A pack of 18 Tombow ABT dual brush pens in Pastel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The ink type can vary in brush pens, but store your brush pens horizontally to play it safe as this won&#8217;t do any harm whatever the ink.<\/p>\n<p>Double-ended brush pens such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/product\/tombow-abt-dual-brush-pen\/7692\/\">Tombow ABT dual brush pens<\/a> will significantly benefit from being stored on their side to enable ink flow to both ends.<\/p>\n<p>Pens used for art are particularly prone to the lids being left off for extended periods; getting into the habit of replacing them straight away after use will save you money as you won&#8217;t have to replace your art supplies as frequently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How do you store your pens and what issues have you come across? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Storing your pens correctly can prevent a variety of problems, such as pens drying out or unwanted ink stains and marks on fabric. 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