@dump_stack between every few refills fill it with water it and leave it nib down in a cup of water overnight, and never let it dry out... will never need to clean.
@dump_stack true, especially since this isnt an antique or anything too sensative (my pens are over 100 years old).
@freemo, tbh every couple of years it's no big deal to take it apart and clean it. Especially if you like to disassemble, well, everything.
It's good advice though, thanks.