I have this same exact model, and needless to say it is a similar condition sans the hole that you showed before restoration. It was a gift to me from my mother in law. She purchased it while stationed in Hawaii during WWII. It’s a beautiful pen, however I do need to clean it and polish it in a similar manner that you did your pen. Thanks for the inspiration.
I have a 1946 and 1953, Stef. I thought mine looked pretty nice this afternoon until I just saw yours all restored and polished. You are a master restorer, but I swear, part magician! Your work is incredible.
It is quite easy to repair a missing piece of celluloid from the cap, when the video is turned off and then when it continues, all the repaired cap appears and the stilograph all polished, much more interesting is to show when you repair the cap, don't you think?
Great video. I have done a lot of research (internet) into celluloid repairs and found that using any of the superglue’s is not recommended. So I use MEK with shaved celluloid and a dash of camphor to make a thick honey-like solution. Let it set to get the bubbles out and then apply, sand, apply sand, etc, and then polish. Letting each application dry for a a week or two as it contracts. I also add tinting from bits of celluloid with the right color. But your superglue technique seems much easier and less time consuming. Mine takes a month or so. Can you tell me if there is any benefit to doing it my way or should I just start supergluing? Any help is appreciated on this.
It really depends on who you talk to, i have also used the MEK method. I find using a good grade superglue a lot quicker, and now there are colour tints that can be added. There is a technique involved when apply the glue so you have to be careful. Thank you for your comments.
great job! thank you for sharing the vedio. I have a Parker 51 with a small crack on the barrel. do you think if I could use the same way to remove it? how deep the crack need be polished?
A crack will not polish out. Some cracks need a Dremel burr along the crack then it has to be filled and then polished. Its not a easy task and you may make it worst, so go carefully. Good luck.
mang thanks for your advice. I have done the Onoto plunger pen maintenance according your vedio. it is great help! meanwhile, try to repair the holes and cracks with superglue for some vintage pens. the most difficult thing is deal with the edge between the virgin surface and dried superglue. it is always quite visible. do you have any experience?
Hello Mr.Steph, This is an excellent video of the Parker Vacumatic pen.In India it is called Parker Junior. I have about 6 pens which reqiuire servicing i.e the vacumatic pump is not working and also some polishing is required.Can you do the servicing of the pens and how much will it cost? Do reply.Thanks & Regards Swaminathan
This is so exciting! hiiii! Grandmia Pens, how much would it cost to get a pen fixed like this? I have one pretty much exactly like this with a hole very similar to this & I was going to leave it the way it was until I ran into your video... you did a stellar job man! So how much do you think it would cost just to repair the hole?
Hi Steph, That pen is beautiful. What material is that pen made from? Ebonite, resin, celluloid? I was wondering what I would have to do, if it is even possible, to get an old celluloid pen to sparkle like that, is that achievable? Thanks
Hi The pen is in the golden pearl celluloid. Off course, most pens can be polished to a lovely glossy sheen however you have to take care and be patient. Take a look at my " How to polish a pen " video.
Wow! That pen looks fantastic! A real inspiration. I've just acquired a Vacumatic that someone has managed to burn a hole in - but the hole is in the barrel. Do you think the superglue trick would work here, or do I need a solvent weld to make it ink-tight?
Thanks. Its a little difficult to comment as i prefer to see the pen up close to asses it and to decide what process i would use to repair it. Its not just a simple blob of glue, it has to be slowly and carefully built up without any air bubbles. Sorry i can be of more help. Good luck with your pen.
Reminds me when i was going to school a very long time ago my mother bought me a fountain pen looks something similar to colour of this type pen there was brown striped similar type pen to this pen this so long ago ijust bearly remember it it was some time in early sixties
I have this same exact model, and needless to say it is a similar condition sans the hole that you showed before restoration. It was a gift to me from my mother in law. She purchased it while stationed in Hawaii during WWII. It’s a beautiful pen, however I do need to clean it and polish it in a similar manner that you did your pen. Thanks for the inspiration.
They are great pens so have it serviced and use it and enjoy it. Nice gift.
I have a 1946 and 1953, Stef. I thought mine looked pretty nice this afternoon until I just saw yours all restored and polished. You are a master restorer, but I swear, part magician! Your work is incredible.
Thank you for your kind words Valerie. I try my best and restore my pens to a level that i would expect to recieve my self.
You are a fountain pen magician! I love seeing before and after videos. The material used in these Vacumatics is beautiful.
+Darold Booton I try my best, thanks.
Looks a lot better BUT you can still see the damage under the glossy clear filler.
Nice job.
By eye you would not see it. But yes with bright daylight lighting and shot in macro im sure you would find it.
It is quite easy to repair a missing piece of celluloid from the cap, when the video is turned off and then when it continues, all the repaired cap appears and the stilograph all polished, much more interesting is to show when you repair the cap, don't you think?
Yes that i why i did a video showing how it is done.
gorgeous pen... how much would a pen like that cost?
Depends on numerous factors Rob, check the sold pens on line. Thanks
@@penkino1 Where do I check your sold pens? Can you provide a link?
Phenomenal work!
Thank you Travis, glad you enjoyed it.
Wow, impressive work to bring this beauty back to life! Well done man!
Gabriel Sun Cheers ! Glad you like it.
Truly inspiring!
I hope it was helpful Rob.
Great video. I have done a lot of research (internet) into celluloid repairs and found that using any of the superglue’s is not recommended. So I use MEK with shaved celluloid and a dash of camphor to make a thick honey-like solution. Let it set to get the bubbles out and then apply, sand, apply sand, etc, and then polish. Letting each application dry for a a week or two as it contracts. I also add tinting from bits of celluloid with the right color. But your superglue technique seems much easier and less time consuming. Mine takes a month or so. Can you tell me if there is any benefit to doing it my way or should I just start supergluing? Any help is appreciated on this.
It really depends on who you talk to, i have also used the MEK method. I find using a good grade superglue a lot quicker, and now there are colour tints that can be added. There is a technique involved when apply the glue so you have to be careful. Thank you for your comments.
Steph,
You're an absolute genius with pens. Love the videos too.
If i can rejuvenate a pen so it can be enjoyed by someone then that's fine with me. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic restoration work! I admire your skill and attention to detail.
Regards,
Justin
Hi Justin...Thank you for your comment. I like to treat the pens as i would like to receive them myself.
great job! thank you for sharing the vedio. I have a Parker 51 with a small crack on the barrel. do you think if I could use the same way to remove it? how deep the crack need be polished?
A crack will not polish out. Some cracks need a Dremel burr along the crack then it has to be filled and then polished. Its not a easy task and you may make it worst, so go carefully. Good luck.
mang thanks for your advice. I have done the Onoto plunger pen maintenance according your vedio. it is great help!
meanwhile, try to repair the holes and cracks with superglue for some vintage pens. the most difficult thing is deal with the edge between the virgin surface and dried superglue. it is always quite visible. do you have any experience?
Very impressive craftsmanship, and I need to get one of these. Or maybe two.
Thanks. If your ever looking for a nice pen why not send me a PM.
Great stuff! Can the barrels be cleaned if they have darkened over the years? Thanks!
Really depends on the pen and the material. In most cases the discoloring is not reversible. Good luck.
@@penkino1
We have celluloid and ebonite vs ammonia or vinegar acidics.
Le travail réalisé est très, très impressionnant !
Thank you David. Stay safe.
Super job. Pen looks better than brand new. Thanks.
I do my best. Thanks for watching.
excellent work, scratch remove is magnificent I use the same process for name imprints. lovely work
Thanks, it does take quite a while to do but is worth it in the end.
Hello Mr.Steph, This is an excellent video of the Parker Vacumatic pen.In India it is called Parker Junior. I have about 6 pens which reqiuire servicing i.e the vacumatic pump is not working and also some polishing is required.Can you do the servicing of the pens and how much will it cost? Do reply.Thanks & Regards Swaminathan
Swaminathan Krishnamurthy Thanks for watching the videos,glad you enjoy them. Please make any inquiries through a personnel message.
Lovely work restoring the pen. Very nice indeed.
Glad you like it , thanks.
That's amazing! Maybe next time you could use the ligth after filling the pen? I'm curious to se how much ink is in the barrel.
Yes it is a little difficult showing the transparency of the barrel.
This is so exciting! hiiii! Grandmia Pens, how much would it cost to get a pen fixed like this?
I have one pretty much exactly like this
with a hole very similar to this & I was going to leave it the way it was until I ran into your video... you did a stellar job man! So how much do you think it would cost just to repair the hole?
Thanks for watching. Why not pop me an email. Thanks.
Hi Steph, That pen is beautiful. What material is that pen made from? Ebonite, resin, celluloid? I was wondering what I would have to do, if it is even possible, to get an old celluloid pen to sparkle like that, is that achievable?
Thanks
Hi
The pen is in the golden pearl celluloid. Off course, most pens can be polished to a lovely glossy sheen however you have to take care and be patient. Take a look at my " How to polish a pen " video.
Much rather see the whole process.
It would take to long to video, and would not be usefull.
Wow! That pen looks fantastic! A real inspiration.
I've just acquired a Vacumatic that someone has managed to burn a hole in - but the hole is in the barrel. Do you think the superglue trick would work here, or do I need a solvent weld to make it ink-tight?
Thanks. Its a little difficult to comment as i prefer to see the pen up close to asses it and to decide what process i would use to repair it. Its not just a simple blob of glue, it has to be slowly and carefully built up without any air bubbles. Sorry i can be of more help. Good luck with your pen.
Did you use the same polishing products that you used in your polishing video? Beautiful work.
Yes i did, however a little more time and patience was required. Thanks for watching.
Amazing work, wow!
Thanks.
Steph,
What do you use to revitalize the tarnished metal parts of the pen?
Some parts are ultrasonically cleaned first, then a jewelers rouge cloth then finished with Renaissance wax.
What is the superglue like adhesive called
+bobpima It is just normal superglue.
Steph, do you use the same polish for celluloid and plastic?
+Angelov A. I have used the same process on numerous pens. The care should be taken when masking plated trim.
Thank you for the answer!
So could I use micromesh?
+Angelov A. The videos are guides, therefore care must be taken. I use micromesh (carefully) on numerous pens. Good luck.
Of course! Thank you :)
Reminds me when i was going to school a very long time ago my mother bought me a fountain pen looks something similar to colour of this type pen there was brown striped similar type pen to this pen this so long ago ijust bearly remember it it was some time in early sixties
wow really great JOB!!!!
Please let me have your email id .I will communicate with you through email for servicing vintage pens .Regards Swaminathan
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