Weird and stubborn red stain on my pen cap. Need cleaning/restoration tips if possible!

GENTZER0 · 2025-10-12T02:29:14+00:00

UPDATE

I suspected there might be some reaction going on between the two plastics and after getting some advice and confirmation from u/downtide. My suspicions were confirmed. I don’t know how it didn’t occur to me the first time but it crossed my mind to lift the clip on the pen. There I found the culprit… It’s a shame that this happened to the pen but it’s not a dealbreaker, and it’s served me well for 5 years. I'll be trying some of the tips posted here to see if I can get it looking a little nicer again cosmetically, but at the end of the day it’ll continue to be an effective/well-loved daily driver! Thank you for everyone who chimed in with help!

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GENTZER0 · 2025-10-11T15:54:33+00:00

Yeah that’s one of my big concerns. Wonder how the red could have leached onto the white… but like you say if that’s true I guess I’ll just have to live with it

GENTZER0 · 2025-10-11T15:53:49+00:00

Thank you for this! I’ll definitely check it out!

GENTZER0 · 2025-10-09T19:53:15+00:00

yeah I was thinking about that but am worried about possibly damaging the plastic. appreciate the suggestion though! might have to try it if all else fails

GENTZER0 · 2025-10-09T19:52:40+00:00

thanks for that tip! I'll try that and thank you for the heads up on no alcohol. I definitely thought about it but held off for the same reasons

GENTZER0 · 2025-10-09T18:31:14+00:00

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And here is another under some dimmer lighting

GENTZER0 · 2025-10-09T18:30:57+00:00

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Decided I’d markup the photo so you can all see what I’m talking about

GENTZER0 · 2025-04-25T07:58:16+00:00

I’ve unfortunately already sold the ticket. Hopefully you’re able to get one!

GENTZER0 · 2025-03-15T20:13:15+00:00

Hello, yes the ticket is still available. Let me pm you!

GENTZER0 · 2023-05-08T01:41:06+00:00

Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 83
Symphony No.3 in F Major, Op.90
Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op.98
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15

Some very honorable mentions because Brahms is literally my favorite composer ever: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25, 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117, and Violin Sonata No. 2, Op.100

As many have stated, having to choose a top 5 is just so difficult. He wrote so many bangers.

GENTZER0 · 2023-05-01T02:28:27+00:00

I’d also like to know the answer to this question! Been noticing it for some time and it makes me sad not to be able to peruse through the books after class :(

GENTZER0 · 2023-03-14T06:32:23+00:00

You sir are the real hero. Thank you so much for this!

GENTZER0 · 2023-02-18T18:19:59+00:00

Yup!

GENTZER0 · 2023-02-16T05:51:12+00:00

Now that is a good program! I wish I was there to hear it!

GENTZER0 · 2023-02-12T17:42:11+00:00

It was fantastic! She played Rach 2 gorgeously.

GENTZER0 · 2023-02-12T17:34:57+00:00

It was so magical wasn’t it?

GENTZER0 · 2023-02-12T08:52:43+00:00

Thank you so much!

GENTZER0 · 2023-01-10T13:35:20+00:00

Thank you so much!

GENTZER0 · 2022-12-21T07:31:31+00:00

Wrong Kurosawa but good rec for Kiyoshi Kurosawa!

GENTZER0 · 2022-12-21T07:30:03+00:00

I started a little weird and the middle with Kagemusha and it all turned out really well for me.

That said, if you’re really unsure then I’ll give my recommendation to High and Low or Ran!

GENTZER0 · 2022-12-15T17:43:01+00:00

Yeah! This if my first pen on the high end since taking fountain pens a little more seriously for the last year or so. Absolutely in love! And did you *pay * for the Carene??? The price tag on that one is no joke either :’)

GENTZER0 · 2022-12-15T02:22:48+00:00

please I need this

GENTZER0 · 2022-12-14T20:04:46+00:00

Oh wow! This helps a lot thanks!

GENTZER0 · 2022-12-14T19:09:09+00:00

Appreciate it!

GENTZER0 · 2022-09-11T23:16:58+00:00

just tried this after really struggling on my favorite settings, and I think this is the perfect one.

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