Using the Pen

To use a ballpoint pen, rotate the top section until the tip appears at the other end:

Moving the Clip

If you slide the clip around the pen without loosening the finial, the end of the clip can dig into the wood and gouge it:

To move the clip without damaging the pen, loosen or remove the finial first.

Move the clip to where you want it, then tighten the finial.

Refilling the Pen

Ballpoint pens use a Cross-style refill, available at most office supply and stationery stores.

To refill your pen:

1. Pull the top straight off, as shown:
   
   There will be a fair amount of friction (this is so that the top of your pen doesn't come off when it's not supposed to).
2. Unscrew the old refill:
   
3. Screw in the new refill.
4. Replace the top.

Using the Pen

To use a rollerball pen, unscrew the top. Do not attempt to remove the top by pulling on it.

(Optional, but recommended) Screw the top onto the black end post. This improves the balance of the pen and keeps the top from getting lost.

Moving the Clip

If you slide the clip around the pen without loosening the finial, the end of the clip can dig into the wood and gouge it:

To move the clip without damaging the pen, loosen or remove the finial first.

Move the clip to where you want it, then tighten the finial.

Refilling the Pen

Rollerball pens use a 4 3/8" long rollerball refill, such as Hauser or Schmidt.

To refill your pen:

1. Unscrew the top, as shown:
   
   
2. Unscrew the tip:
   
3. Remove the old refill and replace it with the new one. Be sure not to lose the spring that sits in the end of the pen.
   
4. Replace the tip.

Using the Pen

To use a fountain pen, unscrew the top. Do not attempt to remove the top by pulling on it.

(Optional, but recommended) Screw the top onto the black end post. This improves the balance of the pen and keeps the top from getting lost.

Moving the Clip

If you slide the clip around the pen without loosening the finial, the end of the clip can dig into the wood and gouge it:

To move the clip without damaging the pen, loosen or remove the finial first.

Move the clip to where you want it, then tighten the finial.

Refilling the Pen

Fountain pens can use either an International standard style cartridge (available from many manufacturers, such as Waterman, Rotring, Pelikan, and Private Reserve) or bottled ink. Both fountain pen cartridges and bottled ink are most readily available from art supply stores or independent stationers. Do not use bottled India ink with your fountain pen; solids in the ink can clog the nib. Use only ink manufactured for use with a fountain pen.

To change the cartridge:

1. Unscrew the top, as shown:
   
   
2. Unscrew the nib:
   
3. Remove the empty cartridge and replace it with the new one. Be sure to press it firmly onto the end of the nib.
   
4. Replace the nib.

To refill your pen using bottled ink:

1. Unscrew the top, as shown:
   
   
2. Unscrew the nib and press the fountain pen converter onto the end of the nib. Twist the end to move the piston as close to the nib as possible.
   
3. Dip the nib into a bottle of fountain pen ink.
   
4. Draw ink into the reservoir by twisting the end of the converter in the other direction, moving the piston away from the nib to draw up ink.
   
5. Replace the nib.