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Just taken delivery of this pen. Never come across one of these before and would appeciate some advice.
The plunger moves easily but as it has been sitting in a drawer for more than a decade, I need to clean it. Any advice on how to clean this pen? Anything else I should do before I attempt to ink it?
Lots and it's not really for the fainthearted. Start by reading this thread carefully.
Probably a good idea to have it serviced. It'll be a great pen when it's fixxed up. What nib did you get?
I have serviced one of these and I would agree with everything said by Uncle Red and Jar. I have done quite a few Sheaffer Vac-fills before trying the Doric, while similar in concept, I found it more difficult. I think it was my nervousness about the fragile material and the parts seem to be a bit more finicky.
What size did you get? Color? Nib?
Good luck,
--greg
Thanks Gentlemen. Having read that lot, I aint touching this with a long stick. I think it just needs servicing. I haven't actually paid the man for it yet but I'm not letting it get away. So, to the interesting stuff: Oh, here's a pic and you can fill in the blanks for yourselves...
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Great looking pen, I hope it has as much barrel transparency as mine. What is the word on the nib above "Flexible"?
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment....8&d=1371592213
Yours is great. The barrel on mine is nice and clear. The nib engraving reads 'Eversharp 14ct 0.585 FLEXIBLE Made in England.' I will send it off for a service rather than mess with it myself.
Beautiful pens !!!
Give us a review when you get it back Annie... PLEASE !
I wana see how that nib handles.
And congrats on the new acquisition.
Thanks. A review will follow once it's back from servicing.Quote:
Originally Posted by earthdawn