Discoloured Grip

[DWT]

Hello,

 

I have a Visconti Van Gogh (a fairly inexpensive pen).

 

The Grip, a silver-coloured metal, is dulled or discoloured (similar to tarnish). I have asked jewellers, and they told me they cannot polish the metal.

 

1. Is it possible to renew this metal Grip?

 

2. Can I buy a new Section to use with the Visconti Cap and Barrel (and Nib)? Would it have to be a particular make and model, or are there standard types of Sections for example?

 

As far as I can tell, the Section and Converter are one piece, the converter doesn't unscrew as some do.

 

Thanks,

 

William

[RayCornett]

I had a Rembrandt and these two pens and their other magnetic cap pens have problems. In mine, the magnet inside the cap became corroded from condensation and also ended up corroding the section around the nib and feed where it touched that magnet. It seems the condensation and ink has started to tarnish and corrode the grip section and looks like there is plating loss as a result. Although I was the second owner, Coles of London(https://www.colesoflondon.com/contact-us) was very good about being willing to fix/replace it free of charge. They are here in the US on the East coast although many think they are actually in London. Contact them about this and I am sure they will take care of you.