I've recently discovered my mother's Skyline with 14k nib. Purchased about 1944-45 when my Mom worked in downtown Nashville as a model for the long-gone National Stores. As the tines need repairing and installation of a new sac I've sent it to Main Street Pens for repair. Ron seems to be an excellent and conscientious restorer.
I remember trying to use this pen about 1962 (which may account for the damage) and still have the desk that was used for my homework with ink stains in the middle drawer (probably my fault too). That 70-year-old-desk is the writing desk I use daily so set to look out my window at bamboo, hemlocks, and brilliant green moss instead of a lawn.
I think I remember a blue ink in a knobbed-glass bottle but since that was 60 years ago I'm not certain. I'm not familiar with those old inks enough to be certain of what brand it was.
I'm looking for those inks that would have been popular in the 1940s to use with this pen as it will become a writer again.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help and advice.
Cheers.
Sg
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