What Are Your Experiences With The Fountain Pen Hospital Repair Department?

[penguy06]

I ask because I'm considering sending a Sheaffer Vac-Fil pen to them for restoration, has anyone else done this recently,and if so,were you pleased with the quality of the work? Ideally, I'd like it restored per David Nishimura's techniques,and I know who to send it to to have that done, it's the turnaround times that get me. If necessary though,wait I will. Thanks for any input. Cheers!

[pensive1]

They are very good. Theay are not the cheapest by any means, but they stand behind the work.

[penguy06]

Hi there pensive1,

 

Thanks for the reply. Still considering exactly who I'll send the pen to, but I'll definitely keep them in mind.

[Scribblesoften]

I have had good luck with Danny Fudge. He is at thewritepen.net

[Keyless Works]

I have had good luck with Danny Fudge. He is at thewritepen.net

I second this recommendation. His prices are reasonable and his work and turn around time are very good. I should note that thus far I have only sent him lever fillers.

[inkstainedruth]

I second this recommendation. His prices are reasonable and his work and turn around time are very good. I should note that thus far I have only sent him lever fillers.

He repaired two pens for me at the Ohio Pen Show last fall -- a 51 Vac and a 51 Aero. I would certainly recommend him as a completely satisfied customer.

Ruth Morrisson aka instainedruth

[TimGirdler]

The repair persons mentioned in this thread are well-respected, well-regarded pen repairers--and the respect is very much warranted.

 

I must say that if I had a Sheaffer Vac filler, I would send it to Ron Zorn of Main Street Pens or Mike and Linda Kennedy of Indy-Pen-Dance.

 

I will confess that I don't know David Nishimura's repair technique for the Vac-Fill. But, I know Ron's and the Kennedy's--and it is first-rate. If I were doing the Vac-Fills now, I would do it the same way as the Kennedys and Ron. It's the same way that Richard Binder restored them and it is a way that makes the pen better than factory and it will last for the next several decades.

 

Blessings,

 

Tim

[Hooker56]

+1 on any of the above. I'd look next at price and/or turnaround time. They are all excellent repairers.

[penguy06]

Thanks for all the responses! I will definitely continue my sleuthing until I'm comfortable that I've found the right restorer for the job, thanks for the recommendations thus far.

[Brian-McQueen]

If you are worried about turnaround time, Gerry Berg repairs these pens and does a GREAT job at it. I actually think the Sheaffer Vac-Fil pens are the only type he restores. He always sets up a table full of Sheaffer Vac-Fil pens at the pen shows he goes to.

 

His Profile here on FPN: http://fountainpenboard.com/forum/index.php?/user/134-gerry-berg/

A video of one of his pens being filled:

Edited August 20, 2014 by RobertNFrappuls