Carene Project Looms

[Ghost Plane]

You're in better shape than I was after mine. Well done with that poor nib.

[Sailor Kenshin]

My condolences, Force.

 

The nib looks good.

[Jeffrey Garrett]

Force,

 

It may be a bit late but I have only just read this post.

 

Did you get a new spring clip for your Carene?

 

I have one spare here if you would like it with my compliments. Its gold coloured by the way. Just PM me details where to send it.

 

Jeff

[The Blue Knight]

I'm seriously considering a Carene as my next pen. How do the broad write? I normally prefer mediums or fines however I don't own a broad on any thing better a Lamy.

[Left FPN]

I'm seriously considering a Carene as my next pen. How do the broad write? I normally prefer mediums or fines however I don't own a broad on any thing better a Lamy.

If you like wet pens they are lovely and smooth. Make sure you have a good stock of ink mind. Not forgetting if you don't get on with it and you buy new or mint S/H you can always send it to Waterman for exchange at no cost other than secure postage.

 

Jeff, PM sent

 

 

Edited February 23, 2015 by Force

[pajaro]

My, my, that looks stubby.

[jadehawk]

@Force

 

Thank you for all the images. May I ask what do you use to polish the pens and to get that amazing polish on the nib.. I just got a used Black Carene from ebay listed as lots of pocket wear and he was not lying even the nib is scratched but it works flawlessly, I will however would like to give it a polish and get rid of all the scratches on the pen and try to make the nib looks as pretty as yours (that did not sound right! lol).

 

I just don't know if I need power tools? (I have a Dremel) and what things to buy to start the polishing job.

 

Any help will be appreciated.

 

Thank you.

[Left FPN]

HI jadehawk,

 

I do not use powertools for anything. It's all elbow grease.

 

To polish the lacquer on caps and barrels I use T-Cut Original. It's a very fine abrasive used to polish dull bodywork. I apply the paste with old cotton T Shirts or household dusters as polishing cloths. The final polish being done with a jewelers gold cloth which is impregnated with rouge.

 

I use silver polish or lately, Autosol Metal polish on the gold nibs applied with cotton buds. The final polish being done again with a jewelers gold cloth.

 

To hold the nib and stop it moving around I either use an old Carene grip or a wood block with a small screw inserted to act as a stop.

 

All everyday available products.

Edited February 26, 2015 by Force

[jadehawk]

Excellent.. I ordered some 3 step pen polishing (bleep) on ebay few hours ago (had lots of good reviews). I'll give those a try, if that fails then I'll order the items you listed, thank you very much for the info..

[ian1964]

Great Thread....well worth reading the whole thing again. Thank you

[Left FPN]

I had hoped to work others but now that I have retired I just don't have the time

[ian1964]

Well, I for one hope you find time because I have learn t so much from you posts.

[Shannon]

Just happened on this thread. And -- WOW!

 

Who knew these pens had so many parts???

 

Thanks for the education.

[pajaro]

I had hoped to work others but now that I have retired I just don't have the time

When I worked I found a little time for pen projects to get my mind off of work issues. After retiring there are so many things to do. It seems I ignored many small jobs, and now they must be taken care of. One more irony of life.