Broken Lanvin

[neocaligatio]

Afternoon all,

 

Just received a bundle of pens and propelling pencils marked 'spares or repair' with a view to getting a few back up and running. One of which was an all-metal 'Lanvin' fountain pen.

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/4971020695_c4cf8634ab_z.jpg

 

The pen is rather nice and has never been used, however it has a nasty break in the only plastic part: the joint between nib and section:

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4971021053_488d8cf642_z.jpg

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/4971021373_b9713f5a37_z.jpg

 

This is also the part that the lid snaps onto, so it really needs to be a strong fix - should I use superglue or something like two-part epoxy? I assume that the broken part of the section cannot be removed as it looks to be fixed in place:

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/4971021195_b79ab5019d_z.jpg

 

Any tips???

[penspry]

Are you still looking for solutions? I just came across your posting and realize that I have the same pen. I bought it new in Spain some years ago and do not use it. I have only inked it once or twice and have all of the original packaging. If you are interested in buying another one like the one that you have, I would be happy to sell mine.

 

Thanks

[neocaligatio]

I fixed the section using poly cement, but the a leak developed, making the pen unusable - it's back on my list of things to be fixed.

 

Thanks fro the offer, but I'll give mine another go and see what happens!

[ticoun]

the part that broke could be the threaded collar of the nib unit. if it is, then you could buy a replacement nib unit, remove the old collar, and screw the new one in.

[Shaspi]

This is the only reference I've found to a Lanvin pen on this forum so forgive me if I ask... do you think the nib can be changed? I have just been given a brand new Lanvin but I prefer to write with italic nibs and I'd love to be able to change the nib. I don't know much about pens and I wouldn't attempt the change myself so any advice on who to ask and where to go would be very much appreciated.