Original Reform 1745
German Piston Filler
100% New/NOS
German Piston Filler
100% New/NOS
Note that the golden Reform badge in the photos is a removable sticker.
The Reform 1745 is a near mirror image of the Pelikan M120. It performs on the same level, is approximately the same size, and has the same aesthetic motif. All this, yet the 1745 commands a dramatically lower price.
Pelikan M120 shown below, alongside a 1745 for reference.
The Reform 1745 is a prudent choice. It blends value with performance, appealing to the uninitiated and experienced alike.
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Regarding line width/nib gauge: 1745 nibs generally fall between fine and medium-fine.
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For the sake of clarity, these Reforms are 100% new/NOS/never used, sealed in the factory boxes, and removed only when orders are being filled. They are available now, and shipped from within the continental USA for speed and security.
Price: 1 pen = $6.75; 2-4 pens = $6.25 each; 5-23 pens = $5.75 each; Sealed Factory Boxes of 24 = $135 (or about $5.63 each)
≈≈Tuning Service≈≈
Although these are great pens right out of the box, some nibs can be a little dry or scratchy. They’ve also been sitting for a number of years (hence, “new old stock”), and are stiff in a few areas (namely, the piston and feed). Some can overlook these shortcomings, but others demand only top performance. For them, I offer a tuning service.
Through much research and subsequent experience, I’ve become quite the effective Reform tuner. I can take the most finicky 1745 and turn it into a writer anyone can appreciate. I use only the best materials and tools.
With tuning, the ultimate goal is to provide a pen that writes, flows, and functions well (ie: the pen is “tuned up”). Note that this is not a full regrinding. For example, I cannot take a stock Reform nib and turn it into a cursive Italic. Although this is possible, it would require retipping of the pen, as the iridium material is ground off when making such drastic changes. I do not have the facilities to retip. Indeed, even Richard Binder outsources his retipping.
That said, you can provide me with basic requirements (ie: wet fine), which I can use as the foundation for your tuning. I can customize flow to whatever you’d like, but nib gauge is limited by what I start with (again, I’m only smoothing the nib, I’m not regrinding it). Feel free to request width’s between extra fine and medium. Nine times out of ten, I am able to match your requirements, but understand that I cannot give a 100% guarantee on nib gauge.
When tuning a 1745, I proceed in the following fashion:
- The nib/feed assembly is removed and soaked in reverse osmosis/deionized water to remove storage wax/oils.
- A minute amount of silicon grease is added to the piston mechanism to smooth it up.
- The nib is returned to the pen, the pen is flushed with RO/DI water several times, and filled with ink. It is allowed to sit, inked, giving the ebonite feed enough time to absorb liquid and become supple after years of storage.
- Flow, smoothness, and consistency are evaluated and adjusted, to the point where a pleasant and consistent writing experience is achieved.
- The pen is subsequently allowed to sit overnight, inked, to verify that the modifications "took" and that there are no leaks or other issues.
- After a final testing, the pen is thoroughly cleaned with RO/DI water, allowed to dry, and shipped off to its new owner, ready to write for a lifetime.
Price: $5 per pen
Ink
Should you desire it, I can provide ink to accompany your pen at no extra charge. This is a vial-sized portion, and will yield 5+ refills in a 1745.
Please choose one of the following varieties:
Visconti Black
Noodler's Navy
Pelikan Blue-Black
Mont Blanc British Racing Green
As of 6/27, I also have two vials remaining of Rohrer and Klingner Alt Goldgrün, and one vial of Noodler’s Apache Sunset. Unless I post otherwise, assume that these are available.
Shipping
Your pens are shipped in sturdy shipping tubes and bubble wrap. Shipping is $3.00 within the continental US, up to four pens (up to three pens with ink). For every pen after four (or after three if you’re opting for ink), factor in an additional $0.10 per pen. Insurance and other services are optional, and quoted upon request.
International shipping begins at $5.00 to most locations.
Given the number of orders I receive, I have started shipping on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (as opposed to every day), so take that into consideration when calculating shipping times.
Ordering Process
I would rather deal only with active members who have five or more posts.
My preferred payment method is via PayPal. If you'd like to order, please send a private message, with your PayPal email address mentioned in the body, and an ink preference (if you'd like one). Also reply to this thread with a "PM sent" post, in the event that the PM system does not deliver the message, and/or my inbox is full and cannot process incoming mail.
For a number of reasons, it’s easier for me to send a PayPal invoice as opposed to receiving payment direct, which is why I request the PayPal email address. Once the invoice is sent, the pen is effectively held for 24 hours. If, in 24 hours, the invoice hasn't been paid, it will be canceled and I will send an invoice to the next buyer in line.
Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to drop me a line.
