I bought a Waterman eyedropper at a flea market and the nib looks really gross and dirty. How can I clean it? A stained gold nib can be removed if you know how to do so, but if not, you can also just polish it while it’s in the section. You won’t be able to polish all of it, obviously, but a good portion can be reached. Many people use jewelry polish cloths, which are …
Currently Inked – October 29, 2016 Classic Pens LB5 – NAG Cross Point – Montblanc Corn Poppy Red Visconti Opera Master – BB Stub – Montblanc Toffee Brown Pilot MR Retro Pop – Medium – PW Akkerman Diep Duinwater Blauw GAMA Jumbo Acrylic – 1.5 mm Anderson Pens Nib – KWZI Honey Pilot Falcon – Soft-Fine – Sailor Sky High
This 1920s Conklin is a #3 Crescent-fill in gold-filled “Hand Engraved Vine.” Conklin is known to have created some of the finest and most beautiful overlays, and this one is no exception! The lock ring is gold-filled to complete the look. This is a Clipless model fitted with a fine, semi-flexible nib. Indicia beautifully engraved, “C.H.Ludde.’ Near mint! Item #1 in Catalog #80.
What are desk sets used for? Usually one would place a desk set fountain pen (or even a dip pen) on their desk. The sturdy base acts as a cap and holder, and the longer, tapered bodies are elegant and comfortable. Sometimes ink wells are coupled with them for dip nibs, or refilling a pen. They are obviously not convenient for carrying.
Currently Inked – October 22, 2016 Guider Super Zimbo – Broad – Montblanc Midnight Blue Iron-Gall Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grande – Broad – PW Akkerman #5 Shocking Blue Visconti Australis – Broad – Cross Violet Pelikan Souverän M400 – BB Stub – Bungbox Light Soup Montblanc Classique Ultra Black – Medium – Montblanc Ultra Black Visconti Urush 25th Anniversary – Broad – Montblanc Turquoise
Take a look at this 1970 three piece set by Parker. This is the Parker T-1 cartridge/converter-filling set in Titanium. The trim is gold filled. This was a short lived model, as Parker discovered that it cost them more to make than their selling price of the pen! They eventually used up the caps and barrels for the Parker 75, which didn’t require the complicated titanium integrated gripping section and nib unit. This set includes the …
I read the On Point about nib creep but there is white fuzzy stuff on the feed of my pen. Is that nib creep, too? White fuzzy stuff in your ink or on your pen sounds like mold! Unfortunately, the only proper way to clean a moldy pen is to take it apart and thoroughly clean/disinfect it. If you’re not comfortable doing this, it’s best to send it to a professional! If you have a …
Currently Inked October 15, 2016 Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Stabilis Antique Glass Broad CI + Pelikan Edelstein Aquamarine Platinum #3776 Century Yamanaka Soft-Fine + Montblanc JFK Navy Blue Pilot Parallel 6.0 mm Naifu + PW Akkerman Hofkwartier Groen FPR Guru Clear Flex + Toucan Aqua FPR Jaipur Clear & Red Flex + Toucan Aqua Pilot Custom Heritage 912 Falcon + Pilot Blue Pelikan M400 Brown Tortoiseshell EF + Sailor Bungbox Kabayaki Eel
This 1991 Parker Duofold International Roller Ball andPencil set in Green Marble. The Green Marble is a rare color, first provided for sale exclusively for Duofolds to be sold by American Express. The trim is gold plated. New-old-stock. Mint in original box with outer box and papers. Refill included. Items #106 and #107 in Catalog #77.
I read online that I should keep my ebonite pen dry but it got wet while I was cleaning it and now I’m worried it’s ruined! While it’s true ebonite pens should not be soaked in water, a little water on the barrel or cap won’t do long term damage. Dry it off gently but well with a clean towel as soon as you can, and it should be ok.
