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Crumbled? Anyway, how hard could it be to find a replacement section for it?

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You tried to remove the section with no nib in it didn't you.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

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Unscrewed the nib and it all just broke into pieces in my hands, I almost cried as I love the color of the pen!

Pop Tarts and gravy, It's whats for breakfast.

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I say keep it and replace the section. You like the color and the nib, so either find a new section or find a donor pen to take one from.

Jeff

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Following up on what Bruce said, you would want to soak both section and nib as they are before trying to separate everything.

 

That said, a section is easy to come by. You should be able to restore this pen with very little effort. Go for it.

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Too pretty - and easy - not to fix, IMO.

Life's too short to use crappy pens.  -carlos.q

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OK a few questions,

Soak it in what?

What's the name of the part I need?

Send the whole pen out and let a pro fix it?

Who's Bruce?

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OK a few questions,

Soak it in what? 10-:1 solution of Water:Ammonia

What's the name of the part I need? It's truly called a "section"

Send the whole pen out and let a pro fix it? You can do that, if you aren't inclined to do it yourself.

Who's Bruce? Some guy in Ocala ^^^^ B)

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Linedog, Gary ^^^^ can restore your pen for you for a modest fee.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

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Section = a 10 spot

San Francisco International Pen Show - The next “Funnest Pen Show” is on schedule for August 23-24-25, 2024.  Watch the show website for registration details. 
 

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The next dangerous thing is removing the section from the barrel. You Can crack the barrel.

 

If you are willing to study, search, and learn what to do Before you attempt it (CoughCoughPinnedTopic) you can do this

yourself. (Yes, soak the section and pen, section down, up to the end of the barrel threads first.)

 

If you want to play it safe and easy, send it off.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

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Section = a 10 spot

 

Patience = priceless. Read what ^^^^^^ Bruce says. Pinned topics are a lifeline.

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OK I'll read the pinned topics but this one is getting sent out to get fixed.

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OK I'll read the pinned topics but this one is getting sent out to get fixed.

Good choice. Easier to properly select a section.

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I can provide section removal, replacement, new sac clean and polish it for you

Includes removing any inky residue in cap.

 

turn around time about 5 days USA Cost incl postage $ 25.00

 

Hopefully the threads are ok with that much torques often the threads are cracked.

penfancier1915@hotmail.com

 

Tom Heath

 

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