{"title":"Pen Care \u0026 Maintenance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tools that keep a fountain pen writing the way it should. Flushing syringes, nib grips, brass shim, mylar smoothing sheets and a lighted loupe, with instructions on each product page so you know exactly how to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brass-shim-sheet","title":"Brass Shim Sheet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fine brass sheet only 50mc thick is ideal for flossing between the tines on your fountain pen. Use every now and then to clean out any built up ink or paper fibres. The brass is soft enough to not damage your nib with careful use. To use — insert a corner of the brass gently into the hole at the end of the groove between the tines and drag toward the tip. The corners can easily be renewed by using a pair of scissors to cut a sliver of the edge of the brass shim. Although the brass is soft, take care when using on coated nibs as there is a potential for scratching the coating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Wattle Pens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53609007612177,"sku":"pm-bs","price":2.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3835\/2145\/files\/brass-shim.jpg?v=1785568372"},{"product_id":"5ml-sample-vials","title":"5ml Sample Vials","description":"\u003cp\u003e5ml plastic vials with graduations on the side. A conical bottom to allow every last drop to be removed. Great for ink sample swapping with your fountain pen friends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Wattle Pens","offers":[{"title":"1 vial","offer_id":53654773596433,"sku":"pm-vial-1","price":2.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 vials","offer_id":53654773629201,"sku":"pm-vial-5","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 vials","offer_id":53654773661969,"sku":"pm-vial-10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"blunt-syringe","title":"Blunt Syringe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blunt needle syringe is a very useful tool around fountain pens. It enables you to fill empty cartridges with the ink of your choice, fill a converter without needing to dip the pen into the ink bottle — useful when you are down to the last of the ink in the bottle. And also makes filling sample bottles quick and easy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Wattle Pens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654774481169,"sku":"pm-blsyr","price":3.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3835\/2145\/files\/blunt-syringe.jpg?v=1785568468"},{"product_id":"silicone-syringe","title":"Silicone Syringe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you sick of twisting the converter plunger up and down to clean your fountain pen from ink? Try this silicone bulb syringe to push water through the nib section much more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Wattle Pens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654774513937,"sku":"pm-silsyr","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3835\/2145\/files\/silicone-flush-syringe.jpg?v=1785568452"},{"product_id":"spring-syringe","title":"Spring Syringe","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimilar to the blunt needle syringe but can be used one handed as the spring helps move the plunger back up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Wattle Pens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654774546705,"sku":"pm-sprsyr","price":3.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3835\/2145\/files\/spring-syringe.jpg?v=1785568469"},{"product_id":"silicone-grip","title":"Silicone Grip","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery handy for getting a gentle but firm grip on the nib when you want to remove it for cleaning or replacement. The silicone version suits someone who only needs a grip every now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Wattle Pens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654774579473,"sku":"pm-silgrp","price":2.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3835\/2145\/files\/silicone-grip.jpg?v=1785568469"},{"product_id":"rubber-grip","title":"Rubber Grip","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery handy for getting a gentle but firm grip on the nib when you want to remove it for cleaning or replacement. The rubber version is the tougher of the two, so it is the one to choose if you are pulling nibs regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Wattle Pens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654774612241,"sku":"pm-rbgrp","price":4.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3835\/2145\/files\/rubber-grip.jpg?v=1783139859"},{"product_id":"mylar-abrasive-sheet","title":"Mylar Abrasive Sheet","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf your pen is not as smooth as you would like and you know that the tines are aligned — these Mylar sheets can be used to smooth your nib. The superfine abrasive is so fine that it does not feel abrasive to touch. The sheets have a shiny and a dull side — the dull side is the abrasive side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo start with, have patience and a gentle touch — it will take a little practice. Place the shiny side down on your desk. Hold the pen normally and ensure there is ink in it. Initially, check how your pen feels on smooth paper — make figure of eight patterns about 12mm tall. Then, with a gentle touch, do the same on the mylar sheet — do 8–10 on top of each other. Then check your pen the same way on the paper. Repeat until the pen writes the way you want it to. Start by using the 1.0 (green) and finish with the 0.3 (white). Remember — have patience and work slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Wattle Pens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654774645009,"sku":"pm-mylar","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3835\/2145\/files\/mylar-sheet.jpg?v=1782453130"},{"product_id":"loupe-30x-60x-90x","title":"Loupe 30x\/60x\/90x","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple slide out mechanism activates the lights on this 30x 60x \u0026amp; 90x magnification loupe. Lights can be adjusted on the top with two levels of brightness and a UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo use — turn on, select the light required and bring the lens up to your eye. Then bring the nib or detail you wish to examine into the field of view and toward you until the item is in focus. Note: the higher the magnification, the smaller the field of view and the focus window, so it might take some practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Wattle Pens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654774677777,"sku":"pm-loupe","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3835\/2145\/files\/loupe-2.png?v=1783141656"}],"url":"https:\/\/bluewattlepens.com.au\/collections\/pen-care-maintenance.oembed","provider":"Blue Wattle Pens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}