I am astonished how well preserved that piston mechanism was - you could almost say it had just come from the factory. The barrel, as you assert, probably a prototype - & what a prototype ! Phenomenal ! Thank you for sharing.
Yes, unfortunately not my own fountain pen, but the owner agreed to let me create the video and share it with everyone. I have only seen such a pattern in a collector's book on another model, but never had it in my hand before.
I see. Would that be Lambrou's book by any chance ? I've certainly never seen such a design on a MB barrel before. A gorgeous writing instrument, nevertheless, & of course, a fantastic job ! 🙂
I use shellac for the grip sections on the antique Montblanc pens and, in some models, for the piston units as well. I find the slight adhesive property of shellac quite effective in preventing the accidental loosening of the grip section. In theory, sealing wax could also suffice, but I consider that somewhat risky. When using just a small amount of shellac, it can be easily opened with a bit of heat. So, I reserve sealing wax for the components that cannot accidentally come undone during regular use.
@@jamesgibby13 You don't need sealing wax on the piston unit for the modern ones. No ink should actually get there. The thread on the nib unit only needs to be sealed if a sealing ring has not yet been installed.
Hi thanks for your comment. I can recommend the stuff from Dremel. They have plenty of accessories, also for polishing. Or you can look for a professional solution in the goldsmith supply. Best regards
Hello Marco, I love the video, well done! What do you use for filling the engravings? Was it a grease pencil? I have seen Plaka used for Pelikans, but that was liquid. Also - do you use ultrasonic cleaner for ebonite parts and just remove the browning by polishing?
Hi, thanks for the nice comment. I use "Markal Lacquer-Stik" to refill the engravings. I found this on eBay. They are available in different colors. I always try to clean hard rubber parts as little as possible with water. This can quickly aggravate the brown layer. I remove the brown layer by careful grinding and polishing. But if there is a lot of ink to be dissolved, a short ultrasonic bath now and then cannot be avoided. Best regards
Great restoration of an amazing pen. I had not previously seen any of Montblanc pens made from transparent lattice celluloids. This celluloid is one of the prettiest and toughest, and I am yet to see this (or any other Wahl celluloids) going through significant monomerisation as almost all 'colourful' MB celluloids do. I would really like to see a video in which you approach fixing a loose cap band (as you know, this is a common problem with old MB celluloids). Can this be done without swaging? (I have tried gluing, fusing melted celluloid, improvising swaging with a tofflemire, etc., but nothing yielded satisfying results.)
Hi Marko, In my opinion, the best way to tighten loose cap rings is to repress them. I can not recommend glue or similar. Whether I show this in the future I can not promise. Best regards
I love your Videos! You have great skill. Your fathers son for sure’ ☺️ may I ask what brand heat gun you are using especially the tip is very useful. I am now using my wife’s hair dryer and that does not work all that well. Very much looking forward to your next video 👌🏼
Hi, thanks for your nice comment. I´m using the Steinel Heißluftpistole HL 1920 E , there are many attachments available. I bought mine from Amazon. Was definitely worth the investment. The next video is already in preparation. Best regards - Marco
I am astonished how well preserved that piston mechanism was - you could almost say it had just come from the factory. The barrel, as you assert, probably a prototype - & what a prototype ! Phenomenal ! Thank you for sharing.
Yes, unfortunately not my own fountain pen, but the owner agreed to let me create the video and share it with everyone. I have only seen such a pattern in a collector's book on another model, but never had it in my hand before.
I see. Would that be Lambrou's book by any chance ? I've certainly never seen such a design on a MB barrel before. A gorgeous writing instrument, nevertheless, & of course, a fantastic job ! 🙂
Ich bin so richtig platt! Deine Arbeitsweise ist ja sensationell! Danke, dass wir über deine Schulter gucken durften! ;^)
Danke für den netten Kommentar!!
Ganz großes Kino!
Danke Mike!
hi Marco, why is it that sometimes you use Shellac and others the red bees wax?
I use shellac for the grip sections on the antique Montblanc pens and, in some models, for the piston units as well. I find the slight adhesive property of shellac quite effective in preventing the accidental loosening of the grip section. In theory, sealing wax could also suffice, but I consider that somewhat risky. When using just a small amount of shellac, it can be easily opened with a bit of heat. So, I reserve sealing wax for the components that cannot accidentally come undone during regular use.
@@MSPens and for modern pens what would you use? Is it different for solitaire metal on metal to resin on resin?
@@jamesgibby13 You don't need sealing wax on the piston unit for the modern ones. No ink should actually get there. The thread on the nib unit only needs to be sealed if a sealing ring has not yet been installed.
love your videos, any suggestion for a polishing wheel I could buy on amazon ?
Hi thanks for your comment.
I can recommend the stuff from Dremel. They have plenty of accessories, also for polishing. Or you can look for a professional solution in the goldsmith supply.
Best regards
Hello Marco, I love the video, well done!
What do you use for filling the engravings? Was it a grease pencil? I have seen Plaka used for Pelikans, but that was liquid.
Also - do you use ultrasonic cleaner for ebonite parts and just remove the browning by polishing?
Hi, thanks for the nice comment.
I use "Markal Lacquer-Stik" to refill the engravings. I found this on eBay. They are available in different colors.
I always try to clean hard rubber parts as little as possible with water. This can quickly aggravate the brown layer. I remove the brown layer by careful grinding and polishing. But if there is a lot of ink to be dissolved, a short ultrasonic bath now and then cannot be avoided.
Best regards
Bonjour dommage ne vous ne donnez aucun non des produits utilisés. Merci
Great restoration of an amazing pen. I had not previously seen any of Montblanc pens made from transparent lattice celluloids. This celluloid is one of the prettiest and toughest, and I am yet to see this (or any other Wahl celluloids) going through significant monomerisation as almost all 'colourful' MB celluloids do.
I would really like to see a video in which you approach fixing a loose cap band (as you know, this is a common problem with old MB celluloids). Can this be done without swaging? (I have tried gluing, fusing melted celluloid, improvising swaging with a tofflemire, etc., but nothing yielded satisfying results.)
Hi Marko,
In my opinion, the best way to tighten loose cap rings is to repress them. I can not recommend glue or similar. Whether I show this in the future I can not promise.
Best regards
@@MSPens Agreed. Do you know of a tool that you could recommend for doing this (swaging)?
@@markSh889 You can use a fitting ER 32 or 25 collet chuck for that.
I love your Videos! You have great skill. Your fathers son for sure’ ☺️ may I ask what brand heat gun you are using especially the tip is very useful. I am now using my wife’s hair dryer and that does not work all that well. Very much looking forward to your next video 👌🏼
Hi, thanks for your nice comment. I´m using the Steinel Heißluftpistole HL 1920 E , there are many attachments available. I bought mine from Amazon. Was definitely worth the investment. The next video is already in preparation. Best regards - Marco
Fest Max think you so much for your quick response. Exactly what i meedeed to know. And i am looking forward zo the next video! Warm regards Paul
Nice visuals, but you would engage people much more of you spoke!