Hi Stef, me again. I just recieved a Parker Vacumatic. I'll the one's I've seen online are either lockdown fillers or have a plastic plunger. What I have is one with a metal plunger but not a lockdown filler. I was hoping to pick your brain in that one. Thanks
@@grandmiapens valid point. Thanks a tonne for the response. The diaphragm needs replacing and you've got videos on how to do that. I just need to find a pump remover tool. As always, your videos come to the rescue
@@grandmiapens I've bought fully restored pens before, but fixing vintage pens is a hobby for me. Doing the research, buying the parts and fixing the pens and then using is all part of the joy of bringing vintage pens back to life for me.
Stef got a bit worried for a moment i thought there was some audio issues . but a moments silence to feast our eyes on yet another stunner of a pen. I must say it is an absolutely beautiful pen in every respect. Plus a nice writer to boot. As always thank you for another stunner of a pen and also excellent review.
I have a lockdown pump which could be left extended or locked down, due to elongated end cap. After filling, is there an advantage to locking down the pump, or should I leave it extended under the cap? Does locking down keep air out/maintaining the liquidity of ink longer? Thank you for the nice video!
You may have a different pen. The lockdown filler was designed to be "locked down" once filled and it had a short blind cap. So if it was left extended the blind cap would not fit back on. Thanks
Beautiful pen! If I were looking to purchase a similar one, would you mind giving any indication on what you would pay for one of this caliber? Appreciate any advice! Please DM me if you prefer, and thanks!
To answer your last question (have you subscribed?): yes! A goodly while ago to this, one of my favorite pen vids; another beauty, Stef. So, did you keep it or sell it?
Parker Vacumatic was very popular pen in India during British rule. Now, it's difficult to get a vacumatic in its original condition. All the sellers in our country sell franken vacumatic. American nib with Canadian feed 😂
Dear Stef, If that gorgeous Fountain Pen would of had human voice to speak, then surely it would of had a word of admiration and gratitude related to the silence of great effect you started this video with! It seems also that you should be more careful to whom you would disclose your intention of keeping in your collection that valuable peace of art, because, as I learned, in the collectors' world, people would kill for such a pen. Interestingly, there is a contrast in the look of the pen. I mean, the trim, the barrel, cap, clip, feed and nib look like being classical ones, with a special mention made for the ornamental circles all around that underline the aesthetic spirit of those times. Making a nice contrast to that, the colour suggests a modern style, while the knurled handle of the filling plunger reminds the knob of a wrist watch, inherently suggesting great technical precision. I also found that the pretty worn out state of the barrel imprint makes once again an interesting contrast. It's about the nib, which shows a surprising freshness, while the barrel imprint was pretty entirely erased by the friction to the hand. Well, that would demonstrate an exceptional quality of the materials, making also to the owner the promise of a prolonged writing pleasure from now on. Thank you for the video and for bringing back to our times some fresh air from the brave old Canada! Best Regards Anton-Mihai
Dear Aadityakiran S., When I first time had a Fountain Pen without ink view window, I wondered how I would know when the time would come to re-fill it. But writing and getting familiar to a certain Fountain Pen, I arrived to feel when that moment was nearby. Now, when I have always at least four vintage fountain Pens with me at work, I am not so much concerned about that re-filling moment. I would say that I am more careful with the moment when the current maintenance flush would be needed, than with the moment when the ink in the sac or reservoir would be completely consumed! So, in my opinion, that translucent barrel would be more useful for an one-pen writer, than for a multiple-pen writer. However, it is a touching sign of respect towards the Fountain Pen owner and, surely, an outstanding technical achievement. Speaking about that contradiction of terms 'translucent versus opaque', I would appreciate it in a different way. My understanding is that Stef makes his videos live, without any rehearsal. His restored vintage Fountain Pens are 'warm', meaning they are freshly worked-out and their review would go spontaneously. Besides, I always felt Stef's positive emotions during presentations, when he looked at his 'Stars' like they were his loved children. In that respect, when he won't make any speech mistakes, I would be seriously worried. It would be for me the sign that he became cold towards his pens! Thank you for your comments and for your understanding! Best Regards Anton-Mihai
Wonderful!! Wonderful! Quite a song!! Speechless 🙏🏻❤️👍🏻
Thanks for watching Anjan.
I am finding myself very covetous of that pen! Thank you for your professional restorations, Steph!
Glad you like it, unfortunately it has found a new home. Thanks.
I wish this material (or something looking like it) was still used in fountain pens. Thank you for the review.
Yes i must agree with you Darold its beautiful material. Thanks
Check out the visconti wall street, same look to it.
Superb Video. Nice Pen .
Thank you for watching Ahmed.
Thank you, Stef. You fooled me; I thought the sound dropped out for a bit. Lovely Canadian pen.
Yes i thought it would be nice to savor the moment.
Beautiful and wouldn't be surprised if you kept that masterpiece.
Unfortunately i need to let some of these lovely pens go so i can finance the purchase of other pens to share with you all. Thanks.
Wonderfully restored pen. Beautiful colour too. Thanks for the review!
Thank you for watching im glad you like it.
Thanks for a great video. Extremely beautiful pen. You're very lucky to have it.
Yes its a beauty, thanks Steven.
A beautiful pen Stef. 👌
Thanks Annie, yes its gorgeous.
Hi Stef, me again. I just recieved a Parker Vacumatic. I'll the one's I've seen online are either lockdown fillers or have a plastic plunger. What I have is one with a metal plunger but not a lockdown filler. I was hoping to pick your brain in that one. Thanks
A little difficult to comment without seeing the pen Theo. As long as it is working enjoy it. Thanks
@@grandmiapens valid point. Thanks a tonne for the response. The diaphragm needs replacing and you've got videos on how to do that. I just need to find a pump remover tool. As always, your videos come to the rescue
Yes hopefully the video will help. Next time why not buy a fully restored pen then you do not have the chance to maybe break your pen. Good luck.
@@grandmiapens I've bought fully restored pens before, but fixing vintage pens is a hobby for me. Doing the research, buying the parts and fixing the pens and then using is all part of the joy of bringing vintage pens back to life for me.
Sounds good to me, so good luck.
Stef got a bit worried for a moment i thought there was some audio issues . but a moments silence to feast our eyes on yet another stunner of a pen. I must say it is an absolutely beautiful pen in every respect. Plus a nice writer to boot. As always thank you for another stunner of a pen and also excellent review.
Just a quite moment to take in this beauty. Thanks for watching Wayne.
Stef it is my pleasure keep up the amazing work.
I have a lockdown pump which could be left extended or locked down, due to elongated end cap. After filling, is there an advantage to locking down the pump, or should I leave it extended under the cap? Does locking down keep air out/maintaining the liquidity of ink longer? Thank you for the nice video!
You may have a different pen. The lockdown filler was designed to be "locked down" once filled and it had a short blind cap. So if it was left extended the blind cap would not fit back on. Thanks
This one is a beauty. I was very close to getting myself a lockdown last year, but it was too much for me. I got myself a speedline...
Yes a beauty that has a new home now. Thank you for watching Sacha.
Your knowledge of vintage pens makes the videos a joy to watch.
Im glad you enjoy them, thanks Sacha.
Beautiful pen! If I were looking to purchase a similar one, would you mind giving any indication on what you would pay for one of this caliber? Appreciate any advice! Please DM me if you prefer, and thanks!
Yes these are great pens. If your looking for a pen then why not email me. Thanks
To answer your last question (have you subscribed?): yes! A goodly while ago to this, one of my favorite pen vids; another beauty, Stef. So, did you keep it or sell it?
Thank you for subscribing, im glad you like the videos. It found a new home a while ago.
Parker Vacumatic was very popular pen in India during British rule. Now, it's difficult to get a vacumatic in its original condition. All the sellers in our country sell franken vacumatic. American nib with Canadian feed 😂
Im suire you can find a nice pen online and delivered to you. Good luck
Hi brother its good...how i buy this pen
This was sold a long time ago, any enquiries to be made by email. Thanks
Dear Stef,
If that gorgeous Fountain Pen would of had human voice to speak, then surely it would of had a word of admiration and gratitude related to the silence of great effect you started this video with! It seems also that you should be more careful to whom you would disclose your intention of keeping in your collection that valuable peace of art, because, as I learned, in the collectors' world, people would kill for such a pen.
Interestingly, there is a contrast in the look of the pen. I mean, the trim, the barrel, cap, clip, feed and nib look like being classical ones, with a special mention made for the ornamental circles all around that underline the aesthetic spirit of those times. Making a nice contrast to that, the colour suggests a modern style, while the knurled handle of the filling plunger reminds the knob of a wrist watch, inherently suggesting great technical precision.
I also found that the pretty worn out state of the barrel imprint makes once again an interesting contrast. It's about the nib, which shows a surprising freshness, while the barrel imprint was pretty entirely erased by the friction to the hand. Well, that would demonstrate an exceptional quality of the materials, making also to the owner the promise of a prolonged writing pleasure from now on.
Thank you for the video and for bringing back to our times some fresh air from the brave old Canada!
Best Regards
Anton-Mihai
Unfortunately i have had to let this pen go so i can finance the purchase of other pens that i may find. Thank you Anton.
Beautiful pen, Stef! Would you please indicate if the nib is 14 k or steel? Thank you.
Sorry i didn't mention it in the video but it is a 14 ct gold nib. Thanks Richard.
Hi Stef, I’d like to buy this pen if you decide to sell, it’s gorgeous! Just emailed you. Thanks.
Hi Steve, i will email you. Thanks.
It's Translucent not opaque. Opaque means not see through. Both are different. But amazing review as always
Dear Aadityakiran S.,
When I first time had a Fountain Pen without ink view window, I wondered how I would know when the time would come to re-fill it. But writing and getting familiar to a certain Fountain Pen, I arrived to feel when that moment was nearby. Now, when I have always at least four vintage fountain Pens with me at work, I am not so much concerned about that re-filling moment. I would say that I am more careful with the moment when the current maintenance flush would be needed, than with the moment when the ink in the sac or reservoir would be completely consumed!
So, in my opinion, that translucent barrel would be more useful for an one-pen writer, than for a multiple-pen writer.
However, it is a touching sign of respect towards the Fountain Pen owner and, surely, an outstanding technical achievement.
Speaking about that contradiction of terms 'translucent versus opaque', I would appreciate it in a different way.
My understanding is that Stef makes his videos live, without any rehearsal. His restored vintage Fountain Pens are 'warm', meaning they are freshly worked-out and their review would go spontaneously.
Besides, I always felt Stef's positive emotions during presentations, when he looked at his 'Stars' like they were his loved children. In that respect, when he won't make any speech mistakes, I would be seriously worried. It would be for me the sign that he became cold towards his pens!
Thank you for your comments and for your understanding!
Best Regards
Anton-Mihai
Aadityakiran S. shut up
It's not like he's insulting him. Just making something clear. Quite literally. No need to be so direct, Seth.
Thank you for your reply.
Seth please be a bit more civil or i will delete your comments. Thanks.