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I realize that Im nowhere close in talent to most of the pros on here, but I just have to share.

 

These days, after a stressful day of work - and every day is stressful these days - I find that the only thing that relaxes me is playing and tinkering with my pens.

 

Today, I was able to break down one pen for parts and complete another with those parts. I wont share the repair because it was embarrassingly simple, but for me it was an accomplishment. In all the years Ive been collecting, Ive never really been good at fixing my own pens, but now with the guidance of others I see on here, Ive slowly been learning that I enjoy it. Thanks to all that post their solutions here for those of us (me) who appreciate the advice.

 

Man I love it when something works like it should.....success! Sorry for the long post 😇

 

Mike

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I understand you Carguy. I derive a lot of enjoyment from bringing a vintage pen back from the brink, and breathing another few decades of life back into it.

Images of my handwriting is used by the CIA as a form of sadistic torture. So clearly, penmanship is not one of my current goals.

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I realize that Im nowhere close in talent to most of the pros on here, but I just have to share.

 

These days, after a stressful day of work - and every day is stressful these days - I find that the only thing that relaxes me is playing and tinkering with my pens.

 

Today, I was able to break down one pen for parts and complete another with those parts. I wont share the repair because it was embarrassingly simple, but for me it was an accomplishment. In all the years Ive been collecting, Ive never really been good at fixing my own pens, but now with the guidance of others I see on here, Ive slowly been learning that I enjoy it. Thanks to all that post their solutions here for those of us (me) who appreciate the advice.

 

Man I love it when something works like it should.....success! Sorry for the long post

 

Mike

By all means show or describe your repair. What may appear simple to you, may not have occured to another. You could be adding to the collection of knowledge.

They came as a boon, and a blessing to men,
The Pickwick, the Owl and the Waverley pen

Sincerely yours,

Pickwick

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Fully understand what you mean. :)

 

Tinkering with pens can be as enjoyable & relaxing as actual writing, so I do not mean it jokingly when I refer to my pens as tools & toys and can be caught saying "I'll go play with my pens now."

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I realize that Im nowhere close in talent to most of the pros on here, but I just have to share.

 

These days, after a stressful day of work - and every day is stressful these days - I find that the only thing that relaxes me is playing and tinkering with my pens.

 

Today, I was able to break down one pen for parts and complete another with those parts. I wont share the repair because it was embarrassingly simple, but for me it was an accomplishment. In all the years Ive been collecting, Ive never really been good at fixing my own pens, but now with the guidance of others I see on here, Ive slowly been learning that I enjoy it. Thanks to all that post their solutions here for those of us (me) who appreciate the advice.

 

Man I love it when something works like it should.....success! Sorry for the long post

 

Mike

 

I agree, there is satisfaction in restoring these old pens and being about to use them for a daily purpose. We are blessed also with being able to obtain replacement diaphragms and j bars.

 

A couple of days ago a friend gifted me a pen that I thought was a knock off Parker 51. When I got it home I discovered it was a student grade Parker 21 which was able to be put back into service with less than 30 minutes of removing rust and doing some polishing on the plastic and metal cap. Pretty satisfying as you say.

"Respect science, respect nature, respect all people (s),"

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I completely agree! Although my primary focus is obtaining good tools for calligraphy and writing, I also find that I really enjoy tinkering with old pens. It’s not as complicated as it might seem at first, and there is so much good information, as well as parts and resources available now.

 

Last weekend, I replaced four ink sacs and cleaned and polished seven vintage pens (new to me) that I can now use with pleasure or I gift to family and friends.

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