Ron zorn is one of the most active us fountain pen repairmen. If you make a purchase, new or preowned, it can be customized prior to shipping with a five to seven day turnaround. This is the company site for modern wahl eversharp pens. The reference book covers most pen repair methods and techniques from beginner to advanced. Dupont illustrates the philosophy it has followed since 1872. Fountain pen repair and restoration of vintage and. For both uk and international delivery information please check with your local delivery networks.
It discusses repair and restoration of most pen filling systems and has many hints for cosmetic work to improve pen appearance. If you however do have a problem with any of the services. Pen repairs not for everyone, but in truth, fountain pens all fountain pens are lowtech and routine repair of the simpler types should be within the reach of us all. It brings online over thirty years of experience in fountain pen collecting, dealing, and scholarship. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Fountain pen hospital has been the source for fine writing instruments for over 65 years. Frank outlines the basics for most standard and abnormal fountain pen designs, advising on how to do it and how not to do it.
These delicate instruments are meant to be refilled and can last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance. A person must have great care and concern for the condition of his writing utensils to own a fountain pen. You will never need another book on fountain pen repair. Visit the home of timeless style and precision at montblanc and discover luxury watches, pens, leather goods and accessories of worldrenowned class. This book explains everything so well that even a novice collecter could. If we do not have faith in a product, you will not find it listed here. A practical guide for repairing collectable pens and pencils, with additional information on pen anatomy and filling systems. Pen repair 4th edition by marshall and oldfield the writing desk. Introduction to parts, function, procedures and filling systems. We offer a dedicated fountain pen repair service for fountain pens crafted by the brands we stock at the pen shop.
Manuals for the repair of vintage pens are not widely available. In this video, i discuss some of my favourite books on fountain pens and calligraphy. Daniel kirchheimer is best known for his topnotch ding removal work on metal pen caps, parker 51 caps being a particular specialty. We also offer limited pen body repair services if nib work is also being done. This book is an adjunct to the two excellent existing repair manuals, marshalloldfield and da book. 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. Da book is undoubtedly the most comprehensive repair book.
This book explains everything so well that even a novice collecter could start repairing there own fountain pens. This is a wonderful book, describing the pens amazing design, its evolution and marketing, and more. Fast service without compromising quality, and kim to keep him in line. 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. We maintain and extensive vintage parts inventory for all vintage fountain pen makers and models from all eras. Dubiels book documents how to effect repairs on vintage fountain pens. One of the few remaining fountain pen repair and restoration shops in the world. However, if further repairs or servicing are needed, well send your pen to our manufacturers.
Our standard fountain pen repair and restoration lead time is 23 weeks. Disassembly, cleaning, and sac removal the first job is to get the old sac out. Jul 11, 2011 pen repairs not for everyone, but in truth, fountain pens all fountain pens are lowtech and routine repair of the simpler types should be within the reach of us all. I must admit that i prefer simplepens ie lever fillers so dont need much technical info to fix. Top 75 pens blogs and websites for pen enthusiasts to follow.
The parker 51 book written by david and mark shepherd in. Sheaffer, which incorporated in 19 and was a pioneer in the pen industry. Established in 1997, pentiques is a professional fountain pen repair and restoration service center. Payment is by paypal invoice sent when the repairs are completed. Dupont limited edition prestige leonardo da vinci vitruvian man fountain pen leonardo da vinci was as much an engineer as he was an artist. The contents cover all of the major pen models, and id recommend purchasing laurence oldfields pen repair 4th edition if youd like information on european pen repair no affiliation, though laurence does cover u. 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. Fountain pen repair and restoration is what we do all day, everyday. Penfriend started as a repair centre in 1950 when ivan mason, longstanding employee and authorized service agent for the parker company established a pen repair outlet. Fountain pen restoration supplies, sacs, talc, polishes. The complete guide to repair and restoration by frank dubiel. It was first published in 1995 and the most recent, revised edition came out in 2002. Pen repair book new 4th edition vintage fountain pen sacs. Profusely illustrated with superb photos by mark shepherd, vintage ads and other ephemera, and more.
Fountain pen hospital is your source for parker vacumatic books or pens. This repair technique works on about 90% of vintage pens out there. We stock a variety of pen spare parts from spare fountain pen nibs to replacement push buttons for mechanical pencils. This repair manual is a must for serious pen enthusiasts. Includes details of tools, and detailed instructions for working on duofolds, vacumatics, 51s, 45s, 75s, pencils, and more.
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. Originally it had offered a fast, while you wait repair service for parker pens, employing skilled mechanics at its workshop at newbury street, barbican. The muchloved da book fountain pens the complete guide to repair and restoration has been around for a long time now. Complete guide to fountain pen restoration and repair. Oct 19, 2018 books to fill you in on fountain pen history, knowledge, trivia, and techniques. Mike carters fountain pen recylcer is your full service writing instrument sales and repair store. Confronted with a damaged or mangled nib unit, many pen owners may throw their favorite writing instrument in a drawer and think it beyond repairand that is how many vintage fountain pens have come to light after years of being lost and forgotten. This is the ideal way to get started and keep going toward the goal of getting your old pens to work. Fountain pen repair and restoration the muchloved da book fountain pens the complete guide to repair and restoration has been around for a long time now.
We offer a large selection of fountain pen restoration supplies. He also offers other repair services, including plating. Pentiques is the only vintage fountain pen service center to offer a standard 2 3 week turnaround. Please complete the pen and nib repair order form before sending in your pen or nib. For many years, the late frank dubiels book was the only modern manual available, but it has now.
Fountain pen hospital celebrating 70 years as the worlds. The complete guide to repair restoration as want to read. Fountain pens complete guide to repair and restoration. The company repairs on contract for manufacturer w. That said, its important to know before you begin what difficulties you might face, what tools and spares you will need and what method of working is most likely to. Written by the late frank dubiel, this book is a classic and was for many years the only general fountain pen repair book available. 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. Known as da book among fountain pen collectors, fountain pens.
Youll find a pen repair service in all our shops, and where possible, well carry out your repair in the shop. Get details on the fountain pens, ballpoints, and pencil models listed in the. The technical pen, by gary simmons not every pen collector is interested in stylographic pens, but i am. Seven parker fountain pen repair manuals, from 1920about 1960. To be fully equiped to service a large range of pens is not cheap either, and the tools dont come with the most impotant ingredient experience, so if its an expensive pen its sometimes better to exercise restraint play with cheapies. Most pens have a section that is a slip friction fit just pushed into the barrel, but some notably button fillers, touchdowns, and snorkels have a threaded section that screws out. Apr 24, 2012 in this video, i discuss some of my favourite books on fountain pens and calligraphy. Confronted with a damaged or mangled nib unit, many pen owners may throw their favorite writing instrument in a drawer and think it beyond repair and that is how many vintage fountain pens have come to light after years of being lost and forgotten. How to repair a sheaffer fountain pen our pastimes. See more ideas about fountain pen, books and knowledge.
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. Located just 15 minutes from downtown minneapolis, mn in the suburb of crystal. These are items that we use every day in a professional capacity, including items that we produce ourselves. Our illustrated website catalog is updated day by day, with up to 100 new items added each month. But the repair and restoration work that can be done on a 14k or greater gold nib unit can often. The vintage pens website was launched at the beginning of 1997. Basic fountain pen restoration, part i diy planner. We can repair some parker 21, 41, 61, and 51 special edition pens. Pen repairs repair fountain pens pen shop store repairs. Classic and vintage fountain pen pencil repairs sales. 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. Fountain pens often are associated with the academic and professional world.
This is a great book for the vintage fountain pen hobbyist or aspiring repair technician. Please email if you need one of these parker pens repaired. Mostlyi have up because writing in medical charts and order sheets in particular had to be done with a ball point of some sort. Pen repairman are notorious for keeping your pen for weeks or months, but aarons turnaround in measured in days.