Do's and Don'ts of Bringing Fountain Pens on Airplane

Do's and Don'ts of Bringing Fountain Pens on Airplane

We love carrying our fountain pens whenever heading somewhere important. Whether we visit one of our favourite cafes or go to get a meeting done, or even on a vacation, it is really fun to have a fountain pen to jot down anything. 

However, it creates a dilemma of whether to take our favourite fountain pens on a flight or not. You may be manifesting yourself in a beautiful location peacefully writing your journal with that fountain pen.

But the thought of the fountain pen leaking into your suitcase stops you. Although this is a right concern, you can follow some do's and don’ts to avoid ink stains everywhere. 

1. Do Empty Your Pen Totally

One of the best solutions to avoid fountain pens from leaking during travel is to keep them completely emptied. Emptying and cleaning your fountain pen completely will make sure that it does not leak or explode under cabin pressure. 

2. Don’t Carry Half-filled Pen on the Flight

As we mentioned before, carrying an empty pen is preferable when on a flight. You should not carry even a partially-filled pen so that there are zero chances of leakage.

Even if it is partially filled, it might leak due to the changing cabin pressure.

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3. Don’t Place the Pen in the Wrong Position 

It is important to keep your pen in the right position and can help you prevent any messed-up scenario during your flight.

However, make sure that you keep the fountain pen in a straight position. The cabin pressure and gravity will not let the ink leak from the pen if the nib is in the upward position. 

4. Do Pack Your Pen in a Ziplock Bag  

If you do not want any chance of mishap, you should consider using a ziplock to keep the bag while flying.

This keeps you on the safe side. In case your pen leaks, the zip lock bag will avoid staining the other belongings in your bag.

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5. Don’t Write With Your Pen During Take Off or Landing

You can completely use fountain pens on a flight. But make sure to not use the pen during ascent or descent. Use it only during cruising altitudes.

It is because the changing pressure is large during take-off. So you do not want to create any mess when using the in. 

The Bottom Line

Whether it is your favourite fountain pen or the one you got only for travelling, it is always recommended to use these tips when flying. Fountain pen accidents on a flight can create an irreversible mess. Avoid them in any case with these simple do's and don’ts. 

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