My fountain pen ink cartridge won't puncture?

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I got this calligraphy starter set the other day, and I was really excited to start using it. The manual that came with it had absolutely no instructions on how to set up the pen, so I tried to figure it out on my own. I'm pretty sure I was doing it right. I even looked up how to insert the cartridge, and I was indeed doing it correctly. But no matter how hard I try, even putting my whole strength into it, the cartridge just won't puncture.
Am I doing something wrong? Or am I just too weak? Please let me know in the comments! :) Have a wonderful day. <3

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commander_isitnormal

4 years ago

Take it back, could be the pen itself.

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Mammal-lover

4 years ago

Just buy a new cartridge. Ir you got a lemon. I've owned many calligraphy pens some from dollar stores and they always worked great. Pro tip dont split the tip of your pen it's bad for it

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RoseIsabella

4 years ago

Go back to the store with your receipt, and get a refund, or exchange.

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SunSnow

4 years ago

Be smart okay... There is always a technique. Keep tryin

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controversy

4 years ago

Use tip of an icepick to puncture it.

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cupcake_wants

4 years ago

Sounds like u got a defective thing.

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private3

4 years ago

You know you have to screw it in with the other end of the pen right?

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  4 years ago
  
  Not all pens do that. That is only a specific type or brand. Mine doesn't do that.
  
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  - private3
    
    4 years ago
    
    So how does yours work?
    
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My fountain pen ink cartridge won't puncture?