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[lionelc]

thanks @siamackz, very useful, just saw it on youtube

[siamackz]

2 hours ago, lionelc said:

thanks @siamackz, very useful, just saw it on youtube

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[iang]

Hello @siamackz, I was wondering if you could help me with smoothing the nib of my Mont Blanc Meisterstück ‘Hommage à Frédéric Chopin’, as I have always found it scratchy to write with. 

 

I don’t know if it’s possible, but could the nib be reground in order to make it finer? I assume you would be in a better position to comment upon sight of the pen.

 

I eagerly await your reply

- Ian

[siamackz]

On 9/25/2022 at 6:56 PM, iang said:

Hello @siamackz, I was wondering if you could help me with smoothing the nib of my Mont Blanc Meisterstück ‘Hommage à Frédéric Chopin’, as I have always found it scratchy to write with. 

 

I don’t know if it’s possible, but could the nib be reground in order to make it finer? I assume you would be in a better position to comment upon sight of the pen.

 

I eagerly await your reply

- Ian

Dear Ian, I live in India and suspect shipping to and fro will be more expensive than having a pro repair it for you. I suggest you view some YouTube videos on the topic before attempting it yourself - there are many many resources on this topic. Smoothening jobs to your liking might be a DIY skill worth building if you intend on collecting and enjoying fountain pens IMHO. 

[siamackz]

Here’s a 100 yr old Dunn Pen that I just restored… 

 

[txomsy]

Great work!

[siamackz]

18 hours ago, txomsy said:

Great work!

Thank you! 

[siamackz]

On 9/28/2022 at 10:14 AM, siamackz said:

Here’s a 100 yr old Dunn Pen that I just restored… 

 

And here’s another one I just repaired - a large one. Same process though.

[Duckie60]

Great work!  Are you still accepting pens for restoration?  I have a Parker Vacumatic that needs a sack and adjustment.  I normally do my own work, but I have never done a Vacumatic, I don’t even attempt adjusting tines. 

[siamackz]

On 6/3/2023 at 9:44 PM, Duckie60 said:

Great work!  Are you still accepting pens for restoration?  I have a Parker Vacumatic that needs a sack and adjustment.  I normally do my own work, but I have never done a Vacumatic, I don’t even attempt adjusting tines. 

Hi, I’d be happy to if you’re based in India, otherwise I suspect that the shipping charges to India will be more than having it professionally restored in your country. Also, if you have been doing your own work, a Vac is a good next step. Little tricky to get that filler out the back (at times) but there are so many online resources to help you troubleshoot. Might be worth attempting  

[Zookie]

Have you ever made, or adapted a nib to fit in a pen that it wasn't meant for? 

I've been a fan of yours for a long time! You do excellent work sir !

[siamackz]

On 7/26/2023 at 2:02 AM, Zookie said:

Have you ever made, or adapted a nib to fit in a pen that it wasn't meant for? 

I've been a fan of yours for a long time! You do excellent work sir !

Thank you! I’ve only tried this with a Zebra G nib and a large ebonite pen. I think I was lucky that it worked  This was a long time ago. I haven’t tried such a thing since. 

[Zookie]

I have an old Senator piston filler without a blind cap or nib. I also have an old 14k nib that can perhaps be adapted to it.

[Andrew_L]

14 hours ago, Zookie said:

I have an old Senator piston filler without a blind cap or nib. I also have an old 14k nib

 

If this is the Senator President, there is a 6.5 feed, so you can adapt any #6 sized nib. If this is another Senator, then need measurements.

 

ps: I wrote you a PM a week ago, but you obviously don't check your mail.

[Zookie]

Hi Andrew! I actually did read your pm, but didn't reply. Sorry.

I have swapped out a lot of nibs without actually adapting them.

As for the Senator, I've had it for years and the nib has been a stumbling block. 

I will continue this in the repair forum with photos so you can see it.

I do read my mails, but my life is a whirlwind and I don't always remember to reply. Thanks for reminding me.

Doug

[Dankoh69]

@siamackz you must live a thousand years cos there'll be millions of fountain pen users needing your generosity to help them restore something of sentimental value. Amazing works... 

[siamackz]

On 12/6/2023 at 7:16 AM, Dankoh69 said:

@siamackz you must live a thousand years cos there'll be millions of fountain pen users needing your generosity to help them restore something of sentimental value. Amazing works... 

thank you