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Hi there. I've come into owning a lovely Conway Stewart No. 475 in blue marble that needs some TLC. The lever barely opens and I have no idea what kind of condition the bladder is in. This is my first vintage pen, so it's not something I'm willing to attempt myself. Can anyone recommend someone in the USA I can send the pen to for repair and restoration? Thanks so much!

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475s have a friction-fit section, a floating pressure-bar and take a #17 or 18 sac (I tend to use the smaller size). They are therefore very straightforward to repair. The only problem is in the fragility of the Conway Stewart lever, I have taken to applying a small amount of graphite to the pressure bar to make the mechanism work more smoothly. This can be done through the lever slot so you don't need to remove the bar if it is not otherwise necessary. .

 

I have had three of these pens in the last couple of years but I gave the first two away to friends because they so admired their writing qualities, preferring them to much more expensive vintage pens. The point I'm making is that the 475, despite its plain appearance with no cap bands, is a very handsome and functional pen and I hope you enjoy using it after you have had it repaired.

 

The only US repairer I have ever used is Danny Fudge and I would recommend him for good work, reasonable prices and quick turnaround.

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johnmc2, thank you very much for the recommendation. I sent it off to Danny and he turned it around in about a week -- wonderful work and fast service at a very reasonable cost.

 

What a great little pen this CS 475 is! It has what appears to be a M nib that's a little soft, with stubbish qualities. Very pleasant to use!

 

It's great to know if I stumble upon another vintage pen that piques my interest there's a pen expert I can send it to for fast, affordable service.

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Can't beat Danny for great and fast service!

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