Fountain pen repair and restoration of vintage and. The parker 51 book written by david and mark shepherd in. Fountain pen hospital has been the source for fine writing instruments for over 65 years. Please complete all highlighted areas on this form and return to the address above with the pen to be repaired. The bigger the site appears, the less they are likely to do repairs themselves and will usually send them to a handful of specialists like myself, who have the parts and tools necessary to do the job. The reference book covers most pen repair methods and techniques from beginner to advanced. The complete guide to repair and restoration by frank dubiel comprehensive manual for repairing and restoring vintage fountain pens. Used fountain pen nibs, and refills of any kind are not covered by the warranty. If you however do have a problem with any of the services. Fountain pens often are associated with the academic and professional world.
We also offer limited pen body repair services if nib work is also being done. After bailing out of the computer industry, binder became a fulltime fountain pen doctor, meaning he repairs and restores fountain pens. For more information, please visit the how to order page in this website. Pen repair book new 4th edition vintage fountain pen sacs. This is a comprehensive manual on how not only to repair your pen, but also how to care for it, and make it last longer. The company repairs on contract for manufacturer w. Cleveland, ohio, united states about blog for the frugal fountain pen enthusiast and collector. The muchloved da book fountain pens the complete guide to repair and restoration has been around for a long time now. For many years, the late frank dubiels book was the only modern manual available, but it has now been decisively surpassed by jim marshall and laurence oldfields pen repair available in the usa from pendemonium, or directly from the authors in. Fountain pens complete guide to repair and restoration. Located just 15 minutes from downtown minneapolis, mn in the suburb of crystal. Da book is undoubtedly the most comprehensive repair book. With added and updated historical information and superb photography, this is a book i turn to constantly, if for no other immediate reason than that i just like to look at the pictures. Repair tools, technical articles, technical data on pens.
Fountain pen hospital celebrating 70 years as the worlds. We were browsing through our favourite host of online information, the internet archive and came across the fruits of some generous souls labour. These delicate instruments are meant to be refilled and can last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance. Includes details of tools, and detailed instructions for working on duofolds, vacumatics, 51s, 45s, 75s, pencils, and more. As i no longer do that the idea of using a fountain pen appealed to me. A fun resource on fountain pens recently i got interested in writing with a fountain pen. Mike carters fountain pen recylcer is your full service writing instrument sales and repair store. Please complete the pen and nib repair order form before sending in your pen or nib. However, if further repairs or servicing are needed, well send your pen to our manufacturers. Parker pen repair manual the parker pen company on. Fast service without compromising quality, and kim to keep him in line. Ive used the eversharp manual for learning how those skylines fit together.
Lets compare calligraphy and fountain pens, rollerball. Pen repairman are notorious for keeping your pen for weeks or months, but aarons turnaround in measured in days. Fountain pens, calligraphy pens and nibs a good pen feels good in your hand. Although aimed at the parker pen collector, i own a pilot and platinum pen, as well as a parker, and the knowledge is invaluable for all three. And when the thing shared is pen information, it is beyond nice. How to repair a sheaffer fountain pen our pastimes. Shipping costs are the same as when you purchase a fountain pen. Does pen repair and sells vintage pens at pen shows, nashua, nh, usa. A person must have great care and concern for the condition of his writing utensils to own a fountain pen. Contents pages and some sample pages from the books are shown below. We offer a large selection of fountain pen restoration supplies.
Fountain pen books by andreas lambrou usa uk and japan duration. For many years, the late frank dubiels book was the only modern manual available, but it has now been decisively surpassed by jim marshall and laurence. Youll find a pen repair service in all our shops, and where possible, well carry out your repair in the shop. The pen came in today and i am extremely impressed with your skillful repair. Fountain pens their care and usage pen kit making supplies. Books pendemonium fountain pens, pencils, inkwells, stationery. Manuals for the repair of vintage pens are not widely available. Pentiques is the only vintage fountain pen service center to offer a standard 2 3 week turnaround. This book explains everything so well that even a novice collecter could. Complete guide to fountain pen restoration and repair. But one man, determined to beat the odds, decided to start a business despite the lackluster economy of the time. Basic fountain pen restoration, part i diy planner.
By many accounts, frank was in the process of adding torewriting the book at his death. This repair manual is a must for serious pen enthusiasts. Varies with the amount of time and complexity of the repair and restoration. A practical guide for repairing collectable pens and pencils, with additional information on pen anatomy and filling systems. The new ballpoint pen was more convenient, less expensive and more versatile than the fountain pen. Written by uk pen repair experts the book includes british pens. Apr 24, 2012 fountain pen books by andreas lambrou usa uk and japan duration. Visit the home of timeless style and precision at montblanc and discover luxury watches, pens, leather goods and accessories of worldrenowned class. Curated by tony thomas, author of the bestseller, the fountain pen book. Written by the late frank dubiel, this book is a classic and was for many years the only. Writing instruments are guaranteed against mechanical failure due to faulty materials or workmanship throughout the life of the original owner. Known as da book among fountain pen collectors, fountain pens. Feb 16, 2003 known as da book among fountain pen collectors, fountain pens.
We maintain and extensive vintage parts inventory for all vintage fountain pen makers and models from all eras. The fountain pen doctor richard binder admits to having poor handwriting, but hes working to develop a legible but still characterful sloped script. Jan 29, 2008 learn how to replace a sac on a fountain pen. To be honest, i doubted you could get the dents out well enough to satisfy me. You will never need another book on fountain pen repair. In the last 15 years the fountain pen has been growing in popularity at an astonishing rate. This was the year earl fahrney founded fahrneys pens as a fountain pen repair shop in washington, dc. This guiding principle is no less applicable to the repair of old pens, yet nearly everything written to date on pen repair tells the reader what to do but not what to avoid doing.
Sheaffer, which incorporated in 19 and was a pioneer in the pen industry. Mar 28, 2011 the muchloved da book fountain pens the complete guide to repair and restoration has been around for a long time now. This book explains everything so well that even a novice collecter could start repairing there own fountain pens. Top 75 pens blogs and websites for pen enthusiasts to follow. As in any other activity, things have moved on in pen repair, and in some cases there are better repair methods now than when frank was writing. His assumption is that most of the pens in the scope of his book have not been produced in, at best, a quartercentury. Fountain pen restoration supplies, sacs, talc, polishes. For over 70 years fountain pen hospital has been the ultimate source for fine writing instruments with a staff representing over 150 years aggregate pen experience, authorized dealership for all of its products, and the worlds largest selection of pens. Derrick trained as an electromechanical engineer, and having worked in the precision area of engineering for many years, has a good background for fountain pen and pencil repair. The fundamentals of fixing pens are not out of reach for even bare beginners recognise that ive only been doing this for around a year, but thanks to great books like da book guide to fountain pen repairs by frank dubiel and numerous fountain pen network forums, ive picked up enough basics to restore about 50 or 60 vintage pens and. If we do not have faith in a product, you will not find it listed here. Repair services vintage fountain pens, flexible nibs, super. There are many pen sites on the internet that offer to repair fountain pens.
We offer a dedicated fountain pen repair service for fountain pens crafted by the brands we stock at the pen shop. This is important because it points out that pen repair was at the time and continues to be an evolving science. Dubiels book documents how to effect repairs on vintage fountain pens. This repair technique works on about 90% of vintage pens out there. Fountain pen repair and restoration is what we do all day, everyday. Fountain pens of japan, by andreas lambrou and masamichi sunami andreas lambrou and japanese pen collector masamichi sunami have nailed it.
It was first published in 1995 and the most recent, revised edition came out in 2002. Fountain pens their care and usage in the five years after the first ballpoint pen was introduced in 1945 fountain pen production dropped by almost 90%. I planned to look at the pen with great scrutiny, knowing this would be the most careful look it would get from me. If you make a purchase, new or preowned, it can be customized prior to shipping with a five to seven day turnaround. Please contact me for a quote on these offered services. Fountain pen hospital showcase of fine writing instruments. Montegrappa atelier turns the worlds finest pens into bespoke objets dart that encapsulate your savoir faire. These are items that we use every day in a professional capacity, including items that we produce ourselves. Franks da book has been alternatively recommended and disavowed in numerous posts. If you make a purchase, new or preowned, it can be customized prior to. Pen repairs repair fountain pens pen shop store repairs.
Get details on the fountain pens, ballpoints, and pencil models listed in the photos. Seven parker fountain pen repair manuals, from 1920about 1960. As in any other activity, things have moved on in pen repair, and in some cases there. It discusses repair and restoration of most pen filling systems and has many hints for cosmetic work to improve pen appearance. Fountain pen hospital is your source for parker vacumatic books or pens.
Pen repair 4th edition by marshall and oldfield the writing desk. Classic and vintage fountain pen pencil repairs sales. The best way to select a pen is to try it and see how you like it. The year was 1929, the stock market had crashed and america had fallen into the great depression. There is no pleasure in a fountain pen that will not write or write properly. Mostlyi have up because writing in medical charts and order sheets in particular had to be done with a ball point of some sort. We understand the joy and sense of accomplishment in restoring a fountain pen, and we want you to have access to the tools to do it right. Repairing a sheaffer fountain pen is not simple, explains sam fiorella, coprincipal at pendemonium, which is one of the countrys leading experts on the process. Fountain pens the complete guide to repair and restoration if searched for the ebook fountain pens the complete guide to repair and restoration in pdf form, in that.
1282 1380 835 1592 491 350 233 537 922 1631 902 1465 1510 953 788 1148 1389 939 1147 799 246 727 1045 967 699 918 479 1401 1469 658 1265 721