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I am guessing that this 51 has been left in daylight with its cap on for some time, perhaps years, the original Dove Grey has been preserved inside the cap.
As I recall the blind cap is not the same stuff as the barrel and has not faded in the same manner.
I am not sure that I would want to correct the fading, even if that was possible, this is one situation where a pen can show its history.
Or leave it in the sun without the cap.
Now why didn't I think of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by FredRydr
Must admit, it is persisting it down today but will give it a try. Thanks.
It’s the “Farmer Tan” model!
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Originally Posted by Jon Szanto
Or truckers left arm.
I don't know the history of the pen other than what I can see. Made in Canada, 1948 with a very crisp imprint. The tipping is huge which gives me the impression that the pen has not seen much use but has seen plenty of light.
The uncapped pen is now on a sunny window sill, I will post a pic when there is a change.
Thanks for all your comments.
Won't you need to cover the already-faded portion? What would keep it from fading more and prolonging the "two-tone" look?Quote:
Originally Posted by FermataThe uncapped pen is now on a sunny window sill, I will post a pic when there is a change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon Szanto
Thanks for all your comments.
We are getting very sciency now, is there a limit to how much fading the lucite will take, but, fair comment, I will wrap the faded portion, and remember to rotate the pen otherwise it will look like a zebra.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon SzantoWon't you need to cover the already-faded portion? What would keep it from fading more and prolonging the "two-tone" look?Quote:
Originally Posted by FermataThe uncapped pen is now on a sunny window sill, I will post a pic when there is a change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon Szanto
Thanks for all your comments.
Cheers all,
Aw, gosh, I didn't mean to get all pedantic. It's a lovely, unique pen no matter how it evolves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fermata
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Originally Posted by Jon SzantoQuote:
Originally Posted by Fermata
Aw, gosh, I didn't mean to get all pedantic. It's a lovely, unique pen no matter how it evolves.
No problem, I will see how it goes in a week, I will still have a blind cap that is different to the body. I guess if it really bothered me I could change it out for new parts, looking forward to seeing what happens with some sunlight.
Thanks for your suggestions
I suspect it'll take a lot more than a week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fermata