{"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":"

\"A<\/p>\n

Storing your pens correctly can prevent a variety of problems, such as pens drying out or unwanted ink stains and marks on fabric<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

How to store ballpoint pens<\/h2>\n
\"The<\/a>

The Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche ballpoint pen in Turquoise<\/p><\/div>\n

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

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

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

How to store rollerball pens<\/h2>\n

Unlike ballpoints,\u00a0rollerball pens<\/a> contain water-based liquid ink and should therefore be stored in a horizontal position.<\/p>\n

On their side, rollerballs are less likely to leak or dry out than in either vertical position (tip-up or tip-down).<\/p>\n

Again, remember to replace the supplied cap after each use to help prevent dryness.<\/p>\n

How to store gel pens<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

In theory, gel pens<\/a> should be stored vertically with the nib facing upwards to prevent leaks.<\/p>\n

However, they are commonly stored horizontally in pencil cases without much issue.<\/p>\n

If you use your gel pens frequently, a pencil case is probably fine, but otherwise, we’d recommend vertical storage to avoid issues.<\/p>\n

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

Always replace caps after use.<\/p>\n

How to store fountain pens<\/h2>\n

Fountain pens<\/a> are best stored horizontally to prevent leaks \u2014 this can be in a pen case<\/a>, presentation case, shelf, or drawer.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t intend to use a fountain pen again for a fortnight or more, it would also be wise to 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

If you have taken a fountain pen out of storage and it is dry, take a look at our blog post: \u2018How to revive a dry fountain pen\u2019<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

It goes without saying that the cap should be replaced immediately on fountain pens after each use.<\/p>\n

How to store highlighters<\/h2>\n

Due to their fibre tips, highlighters are best stored vertically with their tip down to prevent dryness.<\/p>\n

Replace the cap immediately after each use.<\/p>\n

How to store brush pens<\/h2>\n
\"A<\/a>

A pack of 18 Tombow ABT dual brush pens in Pastel<\/p><\/div>\n

The ink type can vary in brush pens, but store your brush pens horizontally to play it safe as this won’t do any harm whatever the ink.<\/p>\n

Double-ended brush pens such as the Tombow ABT dual brush pens<\/a> will significantly benefit from being stored on their side to enable ink flow to both ends.<\/p>\n

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’t have to replace your art supplies as frequently.<\/p>\n

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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":"

Storing your pens correctly can prevent a variety of problems, such as pens drying out or unwanted ink stains and marks on fabric. 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…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":4947,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to store your pen collection - The Pen Company Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Every type of pen needs to be stored in a specific way to prolong its life and prevent unwanted leaks. 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