New to Forum need advice

[mizgeorge]

My 65's have been fine with size 18 sacs, and not a great deal of trimming. They hold a fair bit of ink.  I would have no qualms about using a slightly smaller size - but I'm not that much of a purist about this.

 

Just now, Sailor Kenshin said:

I've read that the size 18 tends to get twisted when re-assembling the pen.

 

If the sac is well coated with french chalk this is unlikely to happen - though it's more of a risk if it's a screw in section rather than push fit. 

[LoneCrone]

2 hours ago, Sailor Kenshin said:

 

I've heard two different sac sizes for repairing the Osmiroid 65: 16 and 18.  The 16 might be a safe bet; I've read that the size 18 tends to get twisted when re-assembling the pen.

 

You'll also need a small amount of pure talc (not baby or bath powder) to coat the outside of the sac before re-assembling the pen,  and a small amount of shellac for 'gluing' the sac on.

 

Hope this is the info you need!

Yes, thanks again for your kind help!

[amberleadavis]

[LoneCrone]

amberleadavis, did you draw that with fountain pens? Marvelous! Thanks