The article explores the author's fascination with pens and their love for writing by hand, while highlighting a personal experiment in removing ink stains. Using a white cotton T-shirt, the author tested five methods for ink removal, documenting the process of applying each method and washing the shirt for results. While facing challenges, particularly with a cornstarch and vinegar paste that hardened, the author emphasizes the importance of preparation to tackle future ink mishaps, especially with fountain pens.
To test ink stain removal, I used a single white cotton T-shirt and five popular methods, documenting their effectiveness after washing.
Each ink removal method was applied with a clean cloth, then washed and air-dried to see which worked best on the stain.
I attempted a cornstarch paste with vinegar, but the mixture hardened unexpectedly, making it difficult to apply to the stained shirt.
My chaotic collection of pens includes everything from rollerballs to fountain pens, but I'm determined to master ink stain removal this time.
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