How to clean your fountain pen: Pineider tips
15 May 2023The fountain pen is a valuable and delicate writing instrument that requires special care to ensure maximum performance. Regular cleaning of your Pineider fountain pen helps to preserve its durability and maintain the quality of your writing. In this guide, we will show you how to clean your Pineider fountain pen with the utmost care. Jump to: How to clean the nib How to clean the plunger How to clean a cartridge fountain pen How to clean the exterior Conclusion How to clean the nib To clean your fountain pen nib, start by removing the cartridge or converter and disassembling the pen. Use a soft, clean cloth to gently blot the nib and remove any ink residue. You can also use a stick with a little warm water to clean the inside of the nib. Be careful not to clean it with too much force, as this may damage it. In the case of encrusted ink deposits, we recommend soaking the nib in a mixture of water and vinegar, in the proportion of 250 ml to 5 ml, overnight. This procedure will allow the liquid to break down the ink agglomerates without doing any damage to the prized fountain pen. Afterwards, it is suggested that the nib be left to air dry overnight, placing it upright on a paper towel to absorb its moisture. How to clean the plunger For proper cleaning of a pen with a plunger filling system, only clean water should be used. To do this, you will need to remove the nib along with the cartridge or converter, and soak the tip of the nib in cold water. Next, you will need to gently press the plunger down and allow the water to flow through the pen, without the use of detergent. It is advisable to repeat this process until the water is clear. Finally, it is important to be sure to dry the pen thoroughly after cleaning it. How to clean a cartridge fountain pen To clean a cartridge fountain pen, you will need to remove the empty cartridge and thoroughly rinse the inside of the pen with warm water to remove any ink residue. It is critical to allow the pen to dry completely before inserting a new cartridge. In case you wish to use an ink of a different color, it is advisable to clean the pen with warm water after removing the previous cartridge. Alternatively, you can opt to use a converter, which will allow you to inject ink directly into the pen. In this case, you will need to clean the nib and plunger as previously described. How to clean the exterior To clean the exterior of the pen, it is important to note that the different types of materials used in the construction of a fountain pen require different cleaning techniques. For example, if your beautiful pen is made of silver, it will be necessary to use a specific polishing product, accompanied by a gentle cleaning cloth, in order to ensure maximum shine to this elegant metal. Should your pen be decorated with fine engravings, a silver brush should be used to clean every detail and groove. As for hard metal finishes, such as platinum, gold or titanium, we recommend that you use a soft cleaning cloth in order to avoid any scratches or damage to the finishes of this valuable material. In any case, whether for celluloid, enamel or resin fountain pens, we recommend that you use a gentle cleaning cloth in order to keep their precious beauty intact over time. Be careful not to use alcohol or harsh chemicals that could damage the pen. Conclusion By following our tips, you can clean your Pineider fountain pen safely and effectively, preserving its beauty and performance at the highest level. Always remember to treat your pen with care and store it in a safe place when not in use to preserve its beauty and elegance. With regular cleaning, your Pineider fountain pen will be with you in writing for years to come, offering smooth and accurate writing whenever you need it. Don’t forget that a well-maintained fountain pen can become a real treasure, passing from generation to generation. By following our cleaning and maintenance instructions, you can ensure that your Pineider pen will always remain a treasured object, both aesthetically and functionally. Aggiungi ai preferiti
Taking Care of Creativity: Pineider X Poltrona Frau
10 May 2023As Hungarian psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi wrote, creativity is like “a flow of consciousness, a state in which a person becomes completely absorbed in an activity for their own pleasure and delight, during which time flies and actions, thoughts, and movements follow one another incessantly.” We all know how rewarding and fulfilling it is to engage in a creative activity that we are passionate about. Whether it’s writing a story, developing an idea, drawing, designing, or immersing ourselves in the study of a subject, the exercise of creativity is like navigating a constant current with dedication. It’s a moment when inspiration unfolds, embracing unpredictability and complexity. The importance of creativity extends beyond the individual. Its innovative power also influences society as a whole and contributes to cultural evolution. Every new idea, art form, or discovery carries the potential to transform the world we live in. When we cultivate our creativity, we invest in our personal development and simultaneously enrich the society we inhabit. That’s why when the iconic elegance of Poltrona Frau® meets the craftsmanship and sophistication of Pineider’s essential design, the result is an entire collection comprising different objects, all aimed at rediscovering the pleasure of writing. We encourage you to dedicate time to your creativity. Find a space in your day, perhaps before starting your daily activities or before going to bed, to explore what excites you. Write, draw, express yourself freely. Find your flow of consciousness and let your mind break free from constraints and rules. Creativity is an authentic and personal form of expression, and every voice matters. Remember, allowing time for creativity means embracing the unpredictable, nurturing curiosity, and nourishing your soul. Be bold, be open to novelty, and let your creativity manifest in its full magnitude. Writing becomes an act of defiance, a reclaiming of uniqueness. By gripping a pen, we expose ourselves to the risk of loss, dedicating ourselves to the certainty of never again. And this decision, rebelling against the mechanism of seriality, corresponds to authentic luxury. Discover the entire Pineider X Poltrona Frau collection and immerse yourself in the pleasure of writing. Aggiungi ai preferiti
BACKGAMMON, A MANUAL GAME
8 May 2023TITLE: BACKGAMMON, A MANUAL GAME His tablet has attracted kings, heroes and emperors. But also the skilled hands of Pineider’s Florentine artisans, who paid homage to this game with a precious leather case and a very special instruction booklet. We opened it for you, discovering that… A BIT OF HISTORY Backgammon, in Italian Tavola Reale or Tric-Trac, is a board game for two players with a history that has spanned many centuries. Its origin is traced back to about 4500 years ago, or rather to the “Royal Game of Ur”, found in the tomb of a Sumerian king during excavations in the Mesopotamian city of the same name, in present-day Iraq. AND IT IS A DEBATE A subsequent discovery, however, seems to be able to anticipate the date of birth by about 100-200 years and transfer the birthplace to present-day Iran due to the discovery of a tablet during the archaeological excavations of the city of Shahr in the south-eastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan. The fact is that this game with very ancient roots has crossed many Eastern and Western cultures. To name a few: ancient Greece, India, ancient Egypt. Even China and Japan. Every culture has added or modified the rules of the game, changed the name or varied meanings, even giving an astral or symbolic vision of man’s destiny. HOW TO PLAY Backgammon is a strategy game where players sit facing each other, facing opposite sides of the board. On the board are drawn 24 narrow triangles called points. The colors of the triangles alternate, and are grouped into four quadrants of six. The four quadrants are the inside (home) board and both players’ outside board and are separated by a strip called the “bar”, which divides the board into two equal-width parts. Each player’s home is the right quadrant facing each other. The inner quadrants are opposite each other, as are the outer ones, which are located to the left of each player. The objective of each player is to move his checkers from the opponent’s home board to his own, following a horseshoe-shaped path, counterclockwise. The triangles are numbered from 1 to 24: number 24 is furthest from the player and number 1 is the rightmost one in the home board. Players have to make the checkers follow the reverse paths, therefore the first point of one player is the 24th of the other and vice versa. Each player must place their 15 checkers in order to start playing. Checkers come in two colors, usually white and red, or black and white. To place them on the board, each of the two players must place two checkers in point number 24, three in number 8, five in number 13, and the other five in number 6. The player with the highest number starts playing first. If both get the same result, the roll is re-rolled. In backgammon, the winner scores no points, but the opponent loses. So if you win, your opponent will lose the points marked on the doubling die, or even double or triple that value. The doubling die is not an ordinary die to roll, but rather a scorekeeper. It starts with the value 1, but you can increase it each turn, before rolling the dice. If you want to double the bet, and your opponent accepts, then the doubling die is rolled over to show the new value, and is placed in your opponent’s field. He becomes its owner and may offer another double during any of his future turns. If the opponent does not accept the double, he must concede the game and lose the original value of the bet. You can double down multiple times but, by custom, you don’t double more than three or four times in the course of a game. You can start with any checker you like, but it’s a good idea to remove checkers from your opponent’s home right away. You lose the turn if you can’t move any checkers and to win you must be the first player to take all checkers off the board. As? Rolling a roll that allows you to reach or go over the edge of the board. PINEIDER’S BACKGAMMON To pay homage to the most iconic of board games, the Florentine artisans of Pineider have created an elegant leather-covered box that also contains the Checkers game. The set, completely handmade, consists of two pairs of hand-decorated dice, an aluminum numerical dice, two leather-covered glasses, 30 resin checkers with the Pineider logo and two pairs of dice from 1 to 6 in aluminum (all contained in an elegant container of microfiber pieces and dice). Aggiungi ai preferiti
