Rapidograph repairer

[pengeezer]

I recently gave to a good friend a Rotring rapidograph pen from the 50s. Is there a restorer who could be recommended?



John

[EMQG]

What repairs are needed?

[pengeezer]

It may just need a general restoration. It takes in water(in testing), but it comes out of the front of the section.


John

[pengeezer]

I should clarify my point about where the water is coming from--it's not coming from the tip where the wire comes out,but ffrom the space between the clear dome emcasing the tip that allows the wire to come out and the section. Can't see any cracks in the section or dome.


John

[EMQG]

I should clarify my point about where the water is coming from--it's not coming from the tip where the wire comes out,but ffrom the space between the clear dome emcasing the tip that allows the wire to come out and the section. Can't see any cracks in the section or dome.


John

Could be as simple as applying some shellac. Could be more complicated.

There's a guy named Will (u/willvintage on Reddit, PenWash on here or FPN) who could definitely take care of you.

I'd be happy to take a look too - I'm not as experienced as him, but I've got some repairs under my belt.