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I purchased an Eversharp in Dubonnet Red with a 14k nib at a flea market today. Cost me 3.50 US. Everything appears to be in very good shape, but the sac is petrified (no lever movement), and the cap is missing.

The shape of the barrel pegs it as a Skyline, but that's all I know.

How hard will it be to get another cap, or determine what model it is?

Replacing the sac will be easy enough, but the proper cap?

I'd appreciate any help.

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Skyline cap = easy part to find if a demi or a standard.

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I measured my three sizes. Hope it helps. Meaure you pen barrel and section to determine the size of your pen. Then finding a cap on ebay is pretty easy.

 

Executive barrel and section (do not count the nib) 4 1/2 inches

Executive cap 2 5/8 - 11/16

 

Standard barrel and section 4 1/4 (just under)

Standard cap 2 1/2

 

Demi barrel and section 3 7/8

Demi cap 2 1/4 - 5/16

 

fpn_1454263297__skyline_3_sizes_1.jpg fpn_1454263305__skyline_3_sizes_2.jpg

 

fpn_1454263316__skyline_3_sizes_3.jpg

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Thanks Greenie! That's just what I was looking for!

It appears that I have a standard size pen. I tried the pen by dipping it, and found it to be a very smooth writer. Now I'm looking forward to putting in a new sac, and finding the correct cap.

If the cap should prove to be a stinker to find, are there any other eversharp caps I could use until I find the right one?

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The cap will be relatively easy to find. Figure out the color you want, or if you want gold with a colored derby, and look for the right size.

 

A pen will come up on ebay with no lever, or no nib, broken barrel, etc. Buy it. You might find just the cap by itself, but keep an open mind to a broken or incomplete pen with a good cap.

 

I love skylines. Interesting look. Usually good writers. Fun to work on, and parts are interchangeable.

 

If you are buying a single sac, get a 16T (tapered) to fit the barrel, or a 16 1/2 T. Either works fine.

 

If there is no breather tube, it won't hold much ink. Not so bad. You can always go back inside and add one later, or see if your broken parts pen has one.

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