Nib Cleaning & Prep
Nib Cleaning & Prep
Skipping
This support lesson helps you choose and troubleshoot tools. It is not a separate product and does not replace the main Practice Library workbooks.
Your focus
Check nib cleanliness, ink thickness, paper texture, and tine contact when ink skips.
Practice note
Clean the nib, test hairlines, and then write one row of pressure-release strokes.
What to watch
Do not add more pressure before checking whether the ink can flow properly.
Practice Library
Use this support lesson alongside the Practice Library connected to the product you purchased.
Reflection
What fixed the skipping: cleaning, ink adjustment, paper, or nib angle?
Scratching
This support lesson helps you choose and troubleshoot tools. It is not a separate product and does not replace the main Practice Library workbooks.
Your focus
Check nib angle, paper texture, tine alignment, and hand pressure when the nib scratches.
Practice note
Write a few light hairlines with less pressure and a slightly adjusted angle.
What to watch
Scratching often gets worse when the hand becomes tense.
Practice Library
Use this support lesson alongside the Practice Library connected to the product you purchased.
Reflection
Did changing the angle reduce scratching?
Blobs
This support lesson helps you choose and troubleshoot tools. It is not a separate product and does not replace the main Practice Library workbooks.
Your focus
Control ink load, pressure, and pauses to reduce blobs.
Practice note
Dip less deeply, remove extra ink gently, and test a short row before continuing.
What to watch
Avoid pausing too long while the nib is under pressure.
Practice Library
Use this support lesson alongside the Practice Library connected to the product you purchased.
Reflection
What caused the blob: too much ink, thick ink, watery ink, or slow pressure?
Cleaning Nibs
This support lesson helps you choose and troubleshoot tools. It is not a separate product and does not replace the main Practice Library workbooks.
Your focus
Clean nibs gently so ink flow stays reliable and the tines remain in good condition.
Practice note
Rinse and dry the nib after practice, especially when using thicker or metallic materials.
What to watch
Do not leave ink to dry on the nib. Dried ink can affect hairlines and flow.
Practice Library
Use this support lesson alongside the Practice Library connected to the product you purchased.
Reflection
Did regular cleaning improve your ink flow or hairline quality?