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Askewed Nib
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I have a vintage pen that still writes. The brand is unknown. The nib is askewed some to one side. How difficult is it to realign the nib? Is this a job for someone versed in repairs?
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coyotewhisper
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Waterman #42 safety.
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Hi all, I got a Waterman #42 safety a few days ago. No cracks whatsoever, imprints are crisp, hard rubber is almost black (just slightly greenish), overlay is fine, nib is OK, I have already disassembled it and the helicoid is fine... it only seems to need a new cork seal for the knob. żAny suggestion...
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Montblanc 221
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Hi all, I have got a Montblanc 221 (kind of a 220 but piston filler, instead of the cartridge/converter). Surface finish is kind of a Lamy 2000 (straight scratches). It leaks through a hairline crack about mid high in the grip section. First question: How should I seal it? Seems that most suitable shou...
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rhr and rrhr removal of ink stain and restoration of faded color?
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rhr and rrhr rubber. Does anyone have suggestions how ink stains can be removed from red hard rubber pens safely and restoring the faded color to a rhr pen. Thank you for any suggestions.
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Nicmar
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Shellac tidbits
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Someone, somewhere on one of the pen forums, recently asked about the longevity of shellac and how to tell when it's gone bad (I didn't realize it would, but as it's an organic product for the most part, I should have known ...). For the most part: http://www.shellac.net/faq.html I also inquired of Zi...
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Just in order to share with you
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/martintrucco/4226694669/
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Home Made Nib Knock Out Block
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https://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr15/APPLEMAN320/IMG_1649.jpg-- Edited by Chthulhu on Wednesday 18th of November 2009 03:58:26 PM
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Conklin Nozac
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I scored a Conklin Nozac in an ebay auction a few eeeks ago. The day it landed here i sent it off unrestored to a well known dealer/collector along with an uncataloged Parker thrift time fp/mp combo. He declined saying they were too rough and the Conklin was 100% frozen and probably couldnt be repaired....
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DWL
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Wearever Refurbishing - Pennants
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I spent a portion if the day disassembling some NOS Pennants I received that were "waterdamaged". When I first received these pens there was fuzzy stuff (mold?) on the nibs which I wiped off. I bought these figuring on salvaging parts such as nibs and J-bars, but upon taking them apart mo...
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Use of ultrasonics
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Dennis, Your last posting re the Conklin got me thinking as to what can and what can't be cleaned in a sonic. Are there particular barrel types to keep away from the sonic and how do you identify them? Do you use clean water and let the sound waves do the work or do you use a cleaner that jewellers use? I have a...
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Nib retipping
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Hi, I am posting here what seems to be quite a common problem. Given that: 1- Pro retipping is quite expensive, and has a very long turnaround delay. 2- Cheap nibs (mainly brandless "Warranted 14K" and most small nibs of renowned brands), even good ones, can be replaced for a lower cost th...
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Mahutr
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Live Video Broadcast
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Just wanted to let everyone know i'll be doing live video pen repair like AAron S at pentiques from time to time. I'll poke my head in here & update when I'm broadcasting. I'[ve wanted to do this sort of thing for years with a liv broadcast but never had the vehicle to do it. Thanks to AAron finding Yaho...
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DWL
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Repair Questions
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Bring on the repair questions. I'm here, ready & waiting to help out. Dennis
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DWL
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Esterbrook spare parts
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Esterbrook spare parts I bought a box of "spar parts" Esterbrooks. Does any one know the exact size of the rubber erasers in the bottom of some pens? I have an eraser in a Single J, and a SL. Some one was so nice as to removed the erasers in the other Single J and SL's. I need to know who big were the e...
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Quality Control and Service
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Hello there Community! A friend asked my opinion of Delta and Monteverde products. I have not purchased either brand in a long time and thus would appreciate learning about your experience. How's the service if there is a problem? What about repairs--how long of a turnaround time? Done rig...
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Pinmin
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Sheaffer 500 TD Pen "Dolphin"- Repairs?
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Hello gang! I acquired a 500 TD pen from an estate auction. When I got the section and barrel seperated, I saw a setup I never saw before on TD pens! The section has a long breather tube that goes into the barrel. There was no visible way to look at/open the barrel. So my question is, how does all of this come a...
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Frank
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Removing the hood from a Parker 51 Special?
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I recently purchased a 51 Special for a reasonable price, mostly out of curiosity and without expectation that it would be in fantastic condition. The pen is leaking ink through the nib, i.e. everytime I remove the cap the hood is smothered in ink. I haven't tried to fill it, this is just the ink that was...
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Vac blurps ink - how to fix?
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I have a vac... it's a Kullock, which is nice, because I can see inside and it seems like everything is in place. The problem is that it will lay down a nice blob of ink on the page after a while of writing. I figure this is my hand heat. The other problem is that it releases ink with slight shakes. Since I ass...
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Reducing Ink Flow
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Hi all, I have a query in relation to adjusting ink flow. I am currently using 1941 Blue striped Duofold vacumatic with medium nib. I use Parker blue-black Quink in and it puts down a fairly wet line that takes some time to dry. I have other medium nibbed pens that write with a similar width line, but don'...
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Tightening a Clip
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I have a Salz flattop with a loose clip. There is no inner cap. What is the correct way to tighten the clips inside the cap? Thanks.
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Freshening up the black parts of pens
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With regard to the black ends of pens of the barrel or cap, say Duofolds, when the black plastic/rubber fades to a yellowish-grey colour, can anything be applied to them to bring them back to their former glorious shiny black? Thanks. Gerard.
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Aussie FP
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Sac size for Eversharp Skyline
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I've a favorite Eversharp Skyline (my only one but it is a favorite fine nib) that I decided needed a thorough cleaning. I was able to slip the section out of the barrel by hand and was surprised to see that the sac was deformed. It was twisted and bent and constricted instead of straight and plump. I thoug...
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Does one size fit all
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Dennis Please share with me. To what an extent are the older watermans nibs interchangeable. What will fit in what. On that topic will I be able to fit a flexy old watermans or Whal nib int any of the modern pens and have the best of both worlds. another topic entirely how do you adjust the flow??????? Deon...
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Repairing cracked caps
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Has anyone had experience in repairing pesky cap cracks in the Sheaffer Balance pens? A couple of pens have caught my eye on ebay recently, but have a minor crack or two from the lip of the cap to the gold band; thus reducing my interest immediately. Is this a terminal condition, or can it be fixed relati...
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Aussie FP
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Highlighting a barrel imprint
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Can anyone enlighten me on highlighting barrel imprints. I notice some pens have the imprints highlighted in white. I wouldn't think it would have been painted in the grooves - what a job that would be! What is used to make the imprints white? How do you apply it? Where can it be purchased? I've got a fe...
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