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I saw there are many types of silicone grease available, which one is suitable for fountain pens?

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Don't confuse silicone grease with a sealant. Silicone grease is a lubricant which some people use on threads, taking advantage of it's hydrophobic properties.

 

Pure silicone grease. The stuff sold for scuba gear is good.

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Don't confuse silicone grease with a sealant. Silicone grease is a lubricant which some people use on threads, taking advantage of it's hydrophobic properties.

 

Pure silicone grease. The stuff sold for scuba gear is good.

Hah. I was trying to find one of your older posts on this same topic to answer a cross-post on India subforum.

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I saw there are many types of silicone grease available, which one is suitable for fountain pens?

 

Hej sneeldip,

 

i went through some silicones - actually also some "fancy indian ones".

 

The best two i have used:

- TWSBI Silicone Oil (but it apparently reacts to certain liquids/inks)

- Bayer/Obermeier Korasilon (i use the medium viscous one, there are different ones, and it is by far the best one)

 

As a hint i would suggest you search at diver stores and look after "non reacting" ones.

Divers apparently use silicone extensively.

 

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Berg

 

 

Korasilon:

http://www.obermeier.de/en/products/silicones/

 

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There is also Liquid PTFE sealant for sealing water, compressed air, steam, oil, natural gas, etc. Why not ink?... However it is not reversible as silicone is, so I would be very cautious to use it.

 

Flomasta PTFE Liquid

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