Can I Remove Personalisation?

[Chrissy]

I've had great success with celluloid, by making a liquid form of celluloid and filling the engraving, then careful sanding, impossible to tell where the engraving was if done correctly. I was told resin works in the same way

 

Yes I've also heard this. I have some resin that would definitely work, as long as you could remove the original gold lettering inside the personalisation.

[siamackz]

1. Where would one source such celluloid or resin?

2. How would it be turned to liquid?

 

Thanks so much!

[Chrissy]

It's already liquid. Well mine is anyway. It's Araldite 2020

[CS388]

1. Where would one source such celluloid or resin?

2. How would it be turned to liquid?

 

Thanks so much!

 

I take shavings from old celluloid scrap pens (various colours, as appropriate for the job in hand) and dissolve them in cellulose thinners, in an airtight container. Sometimes it takes a day or two to fully dissolve. It's more of a 'gloop' than a true liquid - and the viscosity can be adjusted by adding more thinners, or shavings as required.

 

Enjoy.

[Beechwood]

I think it would be less fuss to have a baby son, call him Norman and wait for him to grow up.

[dubhe]

I think it would be less fuss to have a baby son, call him Norman and wait for him to grow up.

 

This is a valid point, but I have two sons already.

 

it is going to be a gift, but for a friend who has never had a proper fountain pen, therefore the odd bit of engraving still existing, or a slightly misshapened cap will not be a problem. As for the pencil, I will probably keep it, so am planning on using this for trialing the removal, before moving onto the FP.

[Beechwood]

Not sure of your skill level Dubhe but I can tell you of someone who has done this work for me successfully in the past, if thats appropriate.

[dubhe]

Not sure of your skill level Dubhe but I can tell you of someone who has done this work for me successfully in the past, if thats appropriate.

 

Part of the hobby for me is learning new skills! Worst case if I break something is a Level 1 service to replace the cap, but I do not see this happening.

[ian1964]

 

Part of the hobby for me is learning new skills! Worst case if I break something is a Level 1 service to replace the cap, but I do not see this happening.

Absolutely! That is the fun part of the hobby.

[slippery when wet]

I take shavings from old celluloid scrap pens (various colours, as appropriate for the job in hand) and dissolve them in cellulose thinners, in an airtight container. Sometimes it takes a day or two to fully dissolve. It's more of a 'gloop' than a true liquid - and the viscosity can be adjusted by adding more thinners, or shavings as required.

 

Enjoy.

Thanks CS388, that's the same process I use

[siamackz]

 

I take shavings from old celluloid scrap pens (various colours, as appropriate for the job in hand) and dissolve them in cellulose thinners, in an airtight container. Sometimes it takes a day or two to fully dissolve. It's more of a 'gloop' than a true liquid - and the viscosity can be adjusted by adding more thinners, or shavings as required.

 

Enjoy.

A. What would be an appropriate thinner?

B. After applying it does it just dry?

 

Thanks so much!

[slippery when wet]

Acetone is the product I use and you need to build up in layers allowing it to dry thoroughly between each coat, building it up above the original surface which allows for shrinkage and you sand back until flat. Just a very simple/rough explanation to the process, you will need to practice before attempting on a quality pen

[siamackz]

Acetone is the product I use and you need to build up in layers allowing it to dry thoroughly between each coat, building it up above the original surface which allows for shrinkage and you sand back until flat. Just a very simple/rough explanation to the process, you will need to practice before attempting on a quality pen

Thank you!

[niksch]

Picked up a set of Classiques unused and complete with warranty book dated 2001. A fantastic price, probably because of the personalisation. Does anyone think I could polish the names out? If all else fails I guess for a Level 1 Service they could complete the job?

 

It's been my experience that an engraving can be removed from a modern MB, but the fix is so noticeable, that it is detrimental to the pen/pencil. My experience is on 1990 or later pens. I have used black resin epoxy to cover engravings, and then "sand" the covering down. Limited success. I've filed down engravings, but at best it leaves an "odd spot" on the cap...not successful

 

I actually like to find name engravings on pens. It adds to the legacy of them. I have many old MBs, Eversharps, & Parker models that might be more valuable on the auction block, but for me, they add a cachet. Somebody thought enough about those pens to put their name on them,