Pop quiz time
Do modern black rubber sacs still 'outgas'? Is it possible to discolor a green jade Sheaffers Flattop? I have one in beautiful condition but want to keep it that way and don't want to put a sac in there and find I've damaged the color of the pen over time, but I gotta tell you, I'd really love to test drive this one.
Thoughts?
dan
Last edited by dankdan63; November 16th, 2017 at 11:34 PM. Reason: spelling
Re: Pop quiz time
Why take a chance? Early Sheaffer jade that hasn't darkened is an awfully good thing to both have and keep that way. If you put one of David Nishimura's silicone sacs in, you won't ever have to even give it a thought. Storing the pen with the nib upright is (apparantly) the only caveat, as the sacs are more permeable to air than the latex. I've just recently received another early Sheaffer in black/white that is in remarkable condition and am happy that the person that restored the pen used one of these silicone sacs.Originally Posted by dankdan63
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Chrissy (November 17th, 2017)
Re: Pop quiz time
I agree with Jon.Why take a chance? Early Sheaffer jade that hasn't darkened is an awfully good thing to both have and keep that way. If you put one of David Nishimura's silicone sacs in, you won't ever have to even give it a thought. Storing the pen with the nib upright is (apparantly) the only caveat, as the sacs are more permeable to air than the latex. I've just recently received another early Sheaffer in black/white that is in remarkable condition and am happy that the person that restored the pen used one of these silicone sacs.
Re: Pop quiz time
Yup. Silicon sacks are the way to go.
Re: Pop quiz time
I agree with Jon, alternatively, get another Sheaffer Flattop jade that is discolored, and test drive *that* one
Keep yours without a sac. It'll be even more rare in the future. IMHO.
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