I Tried Cleaning My Messiest Pen Ever and This Happened!

In this video, see a demonstration of fountain pen storage and cleaning best practices, as I deal with a leaking pen filled with the infamous Noodler’s Baystate Blue. This bold, beautiful ink is known for its vibrancy—but also its staining power and unforgiving permanence.

After discovering the mess, I show my full cleaning process, including the use of an ultrasonic cleaner to tackle the stubborn stains. Baystate Blue doesn’t go quietly—this pen needed serious work to recover!

Whether you’re a fountain pen beginner or a seasoned collector, you’ll find useful insights here about ink safety, pen maintenance, and the risks of using hard to clean inks. I also discuss the do’s and don’ts of fountain pen storage – like why you might not want to leave a pen filled with an ink like Baystate Blue sitting around for too long. If you’ve ever wondered how to clean a fountain pen or deal with ink stain removal, this video has you covered.

💬 Have you used Baystate Blue before? Did it leave a mark on you… or your pens?

🖋 Pen: Jinhao 9019 (amazon: https://amzn.to/3ThLmVW / aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oowrjeM affiliate links)
💙 Ink: Noodler's Baystate Blue (https://www.zitainks.com/products/5ml-noodlers-ink-sample-baystate-blue)
📍 Ultrasonic Cleaner (https://amzn.to/3Imi9qw affiliate link)

Chapters@
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Storage Tips
02:42 - First look at the leak
03:41 - Step 1: Rinsing the pen
09:28 - Step 2: Clean-up
10:05 - Cleaning disaster
10:53 - Step 3: Ultrasonic cleaner
18:08 - Results and conclusion

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