In the case of the fountain pen. 22 announcement sai, the “Snor kel” is extended beyond the tig, an oedimary suction device draws ink into the pen and the “ynac cel” is then withdrawn. Sheaffer explained that this re duces possibility of blots because the pen point and the black, combed nib beneath are not dipped directly, and thus are leas ikely to become clogged.