Now that you have purchased a Quality writing Instrument from Mainely Woodworks, how do you take proper care of the materials and mechanisms?
Your pen will give you years of reliable service if maintained properly. See the suggested tips listen below to keep your wood or acrylic pen in top working order. The final finish we use on wood pens act as a sealer and protective coating for your pen. The woods we use have either been kiln-dried, air dried for six months, or stabilized with a casting resin. This means that the woods used are stable and should not crack under normal circumstances. Try not to drop your pen! If it lands on the nib the materials may scratch, chip or even crack.
Wood is subject to environmental conditions and some care should be taken to maintain the beauty and the stability of the pen barrel(s) Your new pen is made from natural wood. As with any fine instrument made from wood, some care must be taken to maintain the beauty and the structural integrity of this handmade classic!
Sunlight is the #1 enemy to wood!
-DO NOT leave your pen in direct sunlight, as UV radiation will compromise the quality of the finish and prematurely age and oxidize the wood. As with most wood products, wooden pens are susceptible to the elements, so limiting exposure to strong sunlight and temperature and moisture extremes will ensure a long life for your pen.
Extreme Temperature is #2 enemy of wood!
-DO NOT leave your pen in the car. The temperature extremes experienced in a car can damage or destroy your writing instrument. Treat it as you would any fine delicate instrument. Although it can withstand a lifetime of use, it will not tolerate abuse.
The use of Wrong Cleaning Fluids is the #3 enemy of wood!
-DO NOT use cleaning fluids or any abrasive substance (car wax) on any part of your new pen. The fluids and/abrasives will damage the finish.
Protect your Pen
-DO care for your pen the way you would any fine wooden product. Protect with a light coat of good furniture paste wax designed for wooden products. The frequency of this will depend on the type of wood, the amount used, and the condition with the pen is used. After proper drying, buff with micro-soft clean cloth
-DO use your pen! It’s designed to be written with not placed in a drawer.
Repairs
If you accidentally damage your pen or require work on it, please contact me before you send it to me. We will give you a “best guess” cost for repair based on your description of the work needed. Upon receipt of your pen, if the actual cost of the work is more than 30% higher then quoted you will be notified prior to completing the work. At that point you may authorize the work or ask the return of your pen. For repairs, postage both ways is the responsibility of the pen owner.
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