How to Prepare a New Steel Nib for Dip Pen Writing in 5 Minutes!

[@sandysjournals]

I had no idea there was coating on the nib, it explains why I've had trouble with mine. THANK YOU!!!

[@Yoseka]

So glad this was helpful for you!! Hoping your nib journey goes much more smoothly now :) - Ashley

[@whalingwithishmael7751]

Was definitely wondering my why pen wasn’t working. Thanks for the video!

[@likeginny]

Hi Ashley...this was the first video of yours that I came across after searching for long for the problem I was facing with my dip pens ...the broader nibs weren't working and after washing it for the first time it started working but at intervals...then I washed it again and after little practice it started working...thanks a lot for helping 😊😊💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@cr8byisabel2prayandplan]

Thank you so much. It was so informative and I love your haircut!

[@Yoseka]

Aw thank you!! Appreciate the love on the video and the hair haha! - Ashley

[@caths.youtube]

Thank you SO MUCH for this vid! I had no idea you needed to prep them- had bought this one today and was just looking for user tips- and this made my whole day! I'm tossing my glass nib dip pen! :)

[@sandymanning-b5o]

Your video is so useful and I now know why the new nibs are not working. Thank you so much have a great day 🌹

[@JoeyTrejo10]

What a tood tip, Ashley! I had used alcohol before, but I'll try the dish soap option too 🙂

[@Yoseka]

I'm glad you enjoyed! They both work great, so I think you're set either way :) - Ashley

[@Brick_Art123]

This helped so much

[@ameruu]

thank you for the tutorial ashley!! i'm glad i can just soap them now, cuz i've just been burning on my nib with a flame up till now LOL

[@Yoseka]

Oh my gosh the flame method SCARES me!! Thanks Ame! - Ashley

[@yleexot]

Team Yoseka is on a video making tear. Awesome 🫶

[@Yoseka]

Thanks Young! Starting the year off strong 💪

[@Hue_02]

Thank you!

[@kakkadasekazvam3968]

Love dip pens but also you are really pretty!!

[@marilyngardner4269]

Thanks, Ashley! Some people say to get the oil off the nib by pushing it into a raw potato, but I've never tried that. 🤔

[@TremblyChap]

The raw potato method works great!

[@Yoseka]

I've also heard of the potato method, but never tried it myself! I think it was originally used to remove rust from steel nibs, but if it works for removing the oil too I would love to know how it goes! - Ashley

[@ladyflimflam]

Save silica humidity control sacks or capsules and throw them into the container you store you nibs in, especially if you are going to put them away for a bit.

[@SunshineFL]

Great video ❤

[@beautykipwyandotte3681]

Hi Ashley, what is the brand of your beautifull red ink? Thank you for this video.

[@ShakDrawzOfficial]

I've heard using a lighter to "burn" the oil off the nib works too. What are your thoughts on that method? I've never tried it because I don't want to ruin my nibs lol

[@HZeshka]

What can I do when my nib holds the ink fine, except right after a dip, it leaves too much of ink on paper, but not nearly as much as you showed here and then it writes alright

[@Yoseka]

I think you may just need to run off the excess ink from the initial dip on the edge of the bottle as you would when you dip a spoon into some liquid to prevent it from dripping!

[@riskromer9773]

Can you burn it instead?

[@thanks600]

Storing the dried nib in mineral oil jar sounds plausible.

[@stewartobrien7447]

Jeez, Ashley, you seem to just get prettier and prettier....