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This might be heretical but I use Wenol.

 

 

This is what I use when my (non-chased, metal trim protected) ebonite pens need more than a rouge cloth can provide.

That is not often, but I in those cases I use the red-label Wenol.

 

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Phenol where you chemically delete the ph radical and replace it with w.

 

For a sec there I thought you were serious and wondered what acidic radical you were talking about, and why you would shove tungsten on it...

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I am no expert, but offer my two cents. I was advised not to use anything for my raw ebonite Dani Densho which was changing colors with wear. Some have said Renaissance Wax works, but if you use anything I would try it on a small test area. I think in general if you want to restore the color it is very difficult to do and should be done by a pro such as Richard Binder - wax won't restore color. I used a little carnuba wax in very small quantities, but it doesn't last long and didn't restore any color, but shined it up. If you want to coat and protect from future damage, then a wax may be OK.

 

Some old threads I found by doing a google of "fountainpennetwork polishing ebonite" (I find the FPN search is ineffective)

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/94522-polishing-ebonite/

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/144854-how-to-make-an-ebonite-shine-again/

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/57816-caring-for-and-maintaining-ebonite-pens/

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Phenol where you chemically delete the ph radical and replace it with w.

 

For a sec there I thought you were serious and wondered what acidic radical you were talking about, and why you would shove tungsten on it...

 

You mean he WASN'T serious? :unsure: :huh:

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