How Do You Repair A Parker Fountain Pen?
Fountain pens are treasured by collectors. Once made from a duck feather, steel nips replaced quills in the early 1900s and have been in use ever since. Though many people prefer a ball-point pen, pen companies still manufacture fountain pens, and they are enjoyed by writers and collectors alike. Because they are not a throw-away item, fountain pens can break over time and will need repair. Assemble your supplies. You will need to purchase pen sacs and tools from an antique pen repair shop or site. Then, begin with caution. Many pen owners repair their own pens, because finding an antique pen repair person is not easy. The pens are not hard to repair, but it takes precision. Antique pens are fragile and some are quite valuable, so they need to be treated with care. Start with a test pen. Test your expertise with a pen that has no value. This will ensure that you can complete the steps without damaging a valuable antique. Pad the floor of the work area, in case you drop a piece of a fra
