My oldest FP is a chewed-up old Arnold pen/pencil combo that was given to me by an uncle who got it from my Grandfather. My uncle says he remembers his dad using the pen to do taxes (he was a CPA).

Since then I've acquired a few more beat-up old Arnold FPs.

Anybody here on FPN have much background on these pens or can suggest a source of information?

I'd like to see if I can refurbish one or more for nostalgia's sake. Would be neat to write with my grandfather's pen (maybe sign my taxes with it!).

Much thanks!

Andy

Here is a link to an article on the Arnold Pen Company of Petersburg VA.

philm

http://www.penbid.com/Auction/showarticle.asp?art_id=65

I have a big red Arnold I picked up with a lot of pens at a yard sale. I "restored" mine for the most part. It was a standard friction-fit section, so it is a pretty basic resack. Check out Richard Binders article on how to re-sac a pen for instructions here.

The nib on my Arnold was the most challenging part - it had lost the tipping on both tines, so I reground it to an oblique stub. The nib is soft, however, so it tends to get out of alignment easily. Other than that it works. Also it needed a new J bar.

I think your Arnolds would be a great starter pen to learn basic restoration.

John Chapman