10 timeless tips for a long and satisfying life with your Parker Pen.

• If you would rather not lend your precious fountain pen, always keep a ballpoint in your pocket to help out a borrower.
• If you don't mind lending your fountain pen, keep the cap. That way it won't "accidentally" walk off with its borrower.
• If you write with small letters, use a fine nib. For large letters, use a larger nib.
• If you're bothered by a scratchy nib, choose a Medium one.
• Always replace the cap with the nib upward. Like magic, the air pocket will force excess ink back into the pen.

• If you're going to fly with your fountain pen, keep it either full or empty. At altitude, even a little air could expand and force out some ink.
• If you're not going to use your pen for a while, keep it empty and clean the nib before storing it. The acids in ink together with oxygen starts oxidation which corrodes your nib if ink is left in the pen.
• Write with your cap posted. If you accidentally drop your pen, hopefully the heavier end will reach the floor first rather than the nib.
• Replace the cap when you put your pen down, or keep it posted at all times, to prevent an impetuous roll off the table.
• Rinse your nib and section at least once a month with cool water until the water runs clear.