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Would it be possible to restore a scratchy P51 demi nib? I feel like it's not aligned well as it wrote fine a long time ago. Thanks.

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Just wanted to say thanks for a great gesture...skipped some pages of the thread, for some reason it's the first time I've seen this thread. Got a sheaffer imperial as9 myself that needs restoration and haven't found the time to look for supplies. Where would you recommend I get the o-rings for the barrel, if you happen to know?

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Just wanted to say thanks for a great gesture...skipped some pages of the thread, for some reason it's the first time I've seen this thread. Got a sheaffer imperial as9 myself that needs restoration and haven't found the time to look for supplies. Where would you recommend I get the o-rings for the barrel, if you happen to know?

Thank you for your kind words! If you live in the Us then Indypendance and Andersonspens are places I have ordered from in the past. If you live in Europe or in Asia (like me) then Pendragons in the UK is my favourite and I order from them most of the time. All the best

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Restored two lovely 146s. The full silver had a stuck piston, misaligned feed, and baby’s bottom nib. The other one was leaking from the nib.

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It seems the owner is happy with the results :)

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What an important service you are providing. You are a very kind and generous gentleman. The photos of your restorations are an education in themselves. You teach us with your remarkable website and continue to do so with your descriptions of the restoration service. You truly exemplify the rewards of sharing and caring about others. Thank you, sir, for all you do.

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What an important service you are providing. You are a very kind and generous gentleman. The photos of your restorations are an education in themselves. You teach us with your remarkable website and continue to do so with your descriptions of the restoration service. You truly exemplify the rewards of sharing and caring about others. Thank you, sir, for all you do.

Thank you Barry for your constant encouragement and generosity!

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This pen needed some deep cleaning - inside and outside. It was writing dry and would begin to choke after a few words. And the outside had some kind of shellac or glue stuck all over the cap.

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I have a leaky Esterbrook J. It leeks from where the barrel meets the nib. Was wondering if you can fix this issue?

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I have a leaky Esterbrook J. It leeks from where the barrel meets the nib. Was wondering if you can fix this issue?

Hello, it seems like a simple enough problem. However, the US is the most expensive place to ship from to India - it will probably be cheaper to send the pen to a pro in the the US :(

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Dear Mr. Siamackz,

 

I came across this thread yesterday and have been going through all the 9 Pages. Awesome job, I mean quite excellent.

 

I need your guidance and help.

 

I have a " Sheaffer Crest Tuckaway 1750 - Black, GF Cap, Vac-Fil ", that i would like to get restored.

 

Could i get your email id or whats app number to share the pictures.

 

thanks in advance.

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Dear Mr. Siamackz,

 

I came across this thread yesterday and have been going through all the 9 Pages. Awesome job, I mean quite excellent.

 

I need your guidance and help.

 

I have a " Sheaffer Crest Tuckaway 1750 - Black, GF Cap, Vac-Fil ", that i would like to get restored.

 

Could i get your email id or whats app number to share the pictures.

 

thanks in advance.

Hi, and thanks for the encouragement! I will PM you my contact details.

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In the spirit of full disclosure I just wanted to share with everyone that because of the encouragement I have been receiving from members, suggesting that I charge a fee for my services, I have introduced a PAY AS YOU WISH model. Its simple. My commitment to free services continues, but those that wish to make a contribution for my effort are free to do so as well. AFTER receiving the pen back, the patron may choose to pay nothing (no justification needed) or pay something (whatever they wish). Thats all. Also, I just want to thank the community for encouraging and supporting me in this hobby of pen restoration, by trusting me with their pens over the past two years. Ive learned so much thanks to you!

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Restored an L139 for my friend - full disassembly, cleaning, revival of the cork seal, nib tuning to make it less wet (it was feathering on paper).

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I am trying to learn fountain pen repair and would like to thank you for your inspiring posts.

Thank you sir!

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