Theyre functional writing instruments that make tasks as mundane as note taking much more enjoyable. Sep 05, 2012 you can buy a pen repair kit which includes all youll need for a start from penworkshop for. Top 75 pens blogs and websites for pen enthusiasts to. In the meantime, here are a couple of easy repairs.
Top 75 pens blogs and websites for pen enthusiasts to follow. This is a wonderful book, describing the pens amazing design, its evolution and marketing, and more. Weve put together our top ten fountain pen friendly notebooks and brands in no particular order that youll find at milligram. I can perform many repairs and restorations but do send out some of the more complicated repairs to experts. For many years, the late frank dubiels book was the only modern manual available, but it has now been decisively surpassed by jim marshall and laurence oldfields pen repair available in the usa from pendemonium, or directly from the authors in the uk here. It has 448 pages of text, pictures, and a few detailed technical drawings. The bigger the site appears, the less they are likely to do repairs themselves and will usually send them to a handful of specialists like myself, who have the parts and tools necessary to do the job. Please complete all highlighted areas on this form and return to the address above with the pen to be repaired. Nov 19, 20 it is also important that you leave the pen in the inkbottle until it is full so that you can avoid any excess air getting within the pen. Despite the fact that the fountain pen is a more modern variation of the dip pen, it still dates back centuries to 973 when maad almuizz, the caliph of the maghreb requested a pen that wouldnt stain and was given a pen with a builtin reservoir for the ink that could be held upside down without leaking. Sometimes, a fountain pen can blot and expel ink at inappropriate times, and to get rid of this, you could simply try using a thicker ink.
Pale blue soft wrappers with black titles and diagram of a fountain pen on front, comb binding, light sunning to covers next to spine, bottom corner shows faint crease, book interior clean and tight, signed by author on first page, two small spots on bottom edge, pages unaffected. The emphasis was on making ones own tools, being patient, using heat to dismantle and assemble and not to be afraid of tackling complex pens. There are many pen sites on the internet that offer to repair fountain pens. Even though this is not 100% original, it still is a wonderful writer. Also, try not to twist the pen clockwise or counterclockwise in your hand. The team at our pen repair shop are able to organise repairs for pens from many of the brands we stock instore and online. The nib works by drawing ink through a small slit using capillary action. Victorian dipper pens, fountain pens, associated accessories and equipment. Lets compare calligraphy and fountain pens, rollerball. Varies with the amount of time and complexity of the repair and restoration.
Nibs, parts, and supplies for vintage fountain pens and pencils. You will never need another book on fountain pen repair. Pen repair fourth edition jim marshall and laurence oldfield pen repair 4th edition. Fountain pens the complete guide to repair and restoration. A person must have great care and concern for the condition of his writing utensils to own a fountain pen. This book explains everything so well that even a novice collecter could start repairing there own fountain pens. Fountain pens their care and usage pen kit making supplies. We hope you are all staying safe and well through this difficult period. Vintage fountain pen and pencil repair parts and supplies, including original nibs for pens by parker, waterman, sheaffer, etc. So the key is to find a quality, fountain pen friendly notebook to accompany your fountain pen, or your favourite writing instrument for an excellent writing experience. A practical guide for repairing collectable pens and pencils, with additional information on pen anatomy and filling systems.
The tips of the two nib tines need to rest evenly on the page as you write. Beautiful art materials and advice to inspire creativity. For many years, the late frank dubiels book was the only modern manual available, but it has now been decisively surpassed by jim marshall and laurence oldfields pen repair available in the usa from pendemonium, or directly from the authors in. Repair services vintage fountain pens, flexible nibs. Fountain pens, complete guide to repair and restoration aka dabook 2.
Eldon braun does superb repair work on most vintage pens. The technical pen, by gary simmons not every pen collector is interested in stylographic pens, but i am. For more information, please visit the how to order page in this website. But the repair and restoration work that can be done on a 14k or greater gold nib unit can often be astounding. Fountain pens often are associated with the academic and professional world. A practical repair guide for collectable pens and pencils by marshall, jim, oldfield, laurence isbn.
Please contact me for a quote on these offered services. The blue diamond cap went away around 1947, so this cap had to come from a later parker 51. I wish to acquire, for now the two following books. The ink cartridge has a seal that must be broken to allow the ink to release into the feed. This is the place to go if youre a fountain pen lover, they have a lot of fountain pens, regular pens, inks and paper. Apr 24, 2012 fountain pen books by andreas lambrou usa uk and japan duration. I found that i need reference material on pens to do this well. A pen that is left unused with ink in it for several weeks will probably become clogged. This chart gives conversions between different abrasive scales, listing abrasives of 0. Restoration tool kit special offer amodex ink and stain remover 10 wipe pack. Fountain pen hospital showcase of fine writing instruments. If you collect pens you should definitely have this book as part of your reference library.
The best way to select a pen is to try it and see how you like it. Jul 10, 2017 the best fountain pens for taking notes fountain pens arent just for practicing fancy calligraphy in a mahoganywalled office surrounded by antiques. Retipping confronted with a damaged or mangled nib unit, many pen owners may throw their favorite writing instrument in a drawer and think it beyond repairand that is how many vintage fountain pens have come to light after years of being lost and forgotten. After bailing out of the computer industry, binder became a fulltime fountain pen doctor, meaning he repairs and restores fountain pens. I offer a variety of restoration services for writing instruments, with a focus on the reversal of dents in parker 51 fountain pen caps. The new ballpoint pen was more convenient, less expensive and more versatile than the fountain pen. It discusses repair and restoration of most pen filling systems and has many hints for cosmetic work to improve pen appearance. Fountain pen repair and restoration the muchloved da book fountain pens the complete guide to repair and restoration has been around for a long time now. Basic fountain pen restoration, part i diy planner. The photography is amazing and represents the actually sizes of the pens displayed. This pen dates to 1944, but it has received a different cap somewhere along the way.
List of pdfs of articles written by jim marshall some of which have been published, others not. It is the most iconic and recognizable part of a fountain pen, and its the one part that distinguishes a fountain pen from a ballpoint or rollerball pen. Youll find a pen repair service in all our shops, and where possible, well carry out your repair in the shop. These are much finer than mylarbacked abrasives sold for hobby use, while the grit size is far more closely controlled. There is new support for our publications, particularly pen repair and the new publication. It was first published in 1995 and the most recent, revised edition came out in 2002. In the last 15 years the fountain pen has been growing in popularity at an astonishing rate. Pen repair second edition carneil pens fountain pen. With the nib downward squeeze the ink cartridge forcing ink through the pen. Pen repair second edition the first edition, with 194 pages in 2008, broke new ground by presenting, in full colour, dismantled pens and practical ways of repairing. Writing instruments are guaranteed against mechanical failure due to faulty materials or workmanship throughout the life of the original owner.
Indy pen is well known for their meticulous repairs and advanced nib work. Ensure that the cartridge is all the way on the feed. Profusely illustrated with superb photos by mark shepherd, vintage ads and other ephemera, and more. It wont write well if you hold it upside down or at too high or low of an angle. The nib is the metal piece that forms the tip of a fountain pen. Pen repairs repair fountain pens pen shop store repairs. Full text of parker pen service manuals see other formats parker service manual the parker pen company export department janesville, wisconsin, u. This winning combination, together with our staffs 150 years aggregate pen experience has made us the fastest growing pen specialists in the world. Books for sale vintage fountain pens parker 51 duofolds. I want to learn about and try repairing fountain pens. Contents page duof old and challenger pens 3 disassembly 4 assembly 4 nib adjustment 15 parker vacumatic pen 23 disassembly 2k assembly 29 parker 51 vacfil pen 35 disassembly 36 assembly i4.
The turnaround is quick and his work is very reliable. As you become more ambitious, youll want other things. Seven parker fountain pen repair manuals, from 1920about 1960. Parker pen repair manual the parker pen company on. Please refer to our disclaimerdisclosure for details. Complete guide to fountain pen restoration and repair. Manuals for the repair of vintage pens are not widely available.
Ive been repairing pens for a couple of decades now, and have yet to go through a. Hold the pen so that the nib is above the feed and at about a 45 degree angle to the paper. Fountain pens their care and usage in the five years after the first ballpoint pen was introduced in 1945 fountain pen production dropped by almost 90%. Extremely comprehensive, 302 pages 20 more than third edition with color photos on virtually every pagecovers general and advanced procedures for repairing vintage fountain pens with ballpoint and pencil coverage as well and various specific fixes with a wealth of information on. These delicate instruments are meant to be refilled and can last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance. The fundamentals of fixing pens are not out of reach for even bare beginners recognise that ive only been doing this for around a year, but thanks to great books like da book guide to fountain pen repairs by frank dubiel and numerous fountain pen network forums, ive picked up enough basics to restore about 50 or 60 vintage pens and. Nibs, parts, and supplies for vintage fountain pens and. We came across downloadable catalogues and service manuals for some of the biggest names in the pen business. Theres a variety of types of pliers that are useful in pen repair. The complete guide to repair and restoration, by frank dubiel, known to its friends as da book. Where else can you find a pen of this caliber at this. Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou, this book is brand new and unused.
You use it to secure pvc and latex sacs to sac nipples, to hold cap parts together, for all kinds of things where you want something to be stuck but not glued in place. Repair services vintage fountain pens, flexible nibs, super. Shipping costs are the same as when you purchase a fountain pen. Written by uk pen repair experts the book includes british pens, among them mentmore, burnham, conway stewart, and onoto. It is regarded as the most comprehensive source available on vintage and modern fountain pens made prior to 1995. We offer a dedicated fountain pen repair service for fountain pens crafted by the brands we stock at the pen shop. We are still in the shop nearly every day, adding new. All the personnel is very knowledgeable and nice, you can try the pens before you buy, the only thing lacking is money in my wallet.