Any experience restoring a vintage lever type A Faber fountain pen? Does the nib section have a friction or screw in fit? Will a #16 sac suffice?
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Any experience restoring a vintage lever type A Faber fountain pen? Does the nib section have a friction or screw in fit? Will a #16 sac suffice?
I know of vintage pens made by Eberhard Faber, so it will be E. Faber instead of A. Faber.
For E. Faber pens, these are most likely friction fit (section to barrel).
TIP: If you're not sure whether it's friction or threaded, is to heat it up, then twist it, don't yank it out. So if the section is really threaded to the barrel, you won't be demolishing it in the process of attempting to restore it.
As far as the ink sac size, it depends on the diameter of the barrel. If it's about the same as Esterbrook J, then #16 is good.
Thank you I’ll edit the title to read E. Faber.
Unfortunately, you can't edit thread titles. You are history now!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck Naill
Pen on the way with this nib.
I havent got vintage pens only mechanical pencils
Why do you feel the need to make this statement in this thread?Quote:
Originally Posted by strikers
Because he seems only capable of posting low-quality responses :Quote:
Originally Posted by azkidWhy do you feel the need to make this statement in this thread?Quote:
Originally Posted by strikers
https://i.imgur.com/Y9Q9jbS.png
Probably trying to build up post count for an eventual sales/spam thread.
KB how on earth did you manage to get all of those together on one post?
I just clicked his name, and it was under "strikers's Activity", and then screenshot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrissy
There is precious little information on this brand of fountain pen. I did find one resource that said they were considered inferior to Esterbrook and Sheaffer Wasp pens in the 1940's, but no information why is available. Even if you say the plastic was not as good, we know other popular brands like Parker which used less quality plastics on some models.
My interest in this pen was the 14k gold nib. Why would EF put a gold nib in this pen when the competition was using steel? It will be interesting to test the nib.
Which models did Parker use lower quality plastics on?
Deb, the Parker 21 and 61 from what I have read. I have a 21 that I love, but I am careful in twisting when refilling since I have seen cracks on those at auctions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deb
Thank you, Chuck.
Well it arrived and the sac was pliable believe it or not. I polished and cleaned inside and out. Added some talc and filled with Waterman Serenity Blue.
I should add that the old 14K nib is smooth and writes as a fine point. These are not built like a tank as the old Esterbrooks from the same 1940's era and what they skimped on in the plastic and metal hardware, they made up with the nib quality. I paid $14 with free shipping.
Keep an eye on the sac after a week or so of being inked. The old sacs, despite being pliable can still be on their way out and are more likely to tear or rupture. (maybe order a sac of the same size ahead of time just in case).
That's a hansome pen all the same :D
Thank you for the insight. I'll keep an eye on any leaks that start. I have a #16 sac on hand. Hopefully more of the members here will be made curious about these old pens if for no reason except the 14k gold nib. That said, I've probably just increased the asking and winning price...LOL!!Quote:
Originally Posted by KBeezie
Today I will keep the pen in the Manhattan Portage messenger bag just in case it leaks.