How to get old pen to write again?

[FrugalGuy]

I have one of those 4 colored pens that I barely used. Unfortuntately, it won't write even though it has plenty of ink. I tried scribbling on a piece of paper but that didn't work. I don't want to throw it away, so is there a way to get it to write again? Any advice?

 

[rudeguy]

lighter to the tip...you need to get the ball rolling!!!

 

[Kelvrick]

Sometimes putting it in warm water works. Warms up the ink that might have dried up and clogged the end.

 

[TwinkleToes77]

try running the tip under hot water to melt the ink that clogged it.

 

[kaZ8Teen]

lick it with your tongue, works everytime

 

[MacBaine]

Originally posted by: Kaz8teEN
lick it with your tongue, works everytime

Edit: In more ways than one

 

[thirtythree]

buy a new one I guess with a name like "frugalguy" you wouldn't even consider that though.

 

[Lithium381]

Originally posted by: Deslocke
buy a new one I guess with a name like "frugalguy" you wouldn't even consider that though.

hah!

pull your thumb back with your pointer, making the first joint protrude, then write on the underside of the knucke.....works for me