Term · Nibs and how they write
Scratch
Another one of those self-explanatory terms. A nib that scratches as it writes is a scratchy nib. Sometimes the scratch is caused by misaligned tines or flaws in the tipping.
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November 8, 2024 · Notes from the Work Bench
How Do I Polish a Pen? Celluloid Edition
EDITOR’S NOTE: Polishing a vintage pen can be a surprisingly dangerous exercise in vintage pen restoration. If you use the wrong method on the wrong material, you will ruin your pen. If you overdo it with the correct method and correct material, you will ruin your pen. We will not be held liable for any…
July 30, 2014 · Notes from the Work Bench
Fix Scratchy Nibs
WARNING: The following repair advice can easily mess up your favorite nib if you aren’t careful and experienced. You think you’ve found the perfect pen at a show, estate sale or antique store. The color is good. The filling system still works. And then you try to write with it. Although the nib looks good,…
April 9, 2024 · Notes from the Work Bench
How Do I Restore a Sheaffer TouchDown
Fixing a Sheaffer TouchDown filler can be easy with a little practice. Personally, I love the functionality and simplicity of the design that uses pneumatics to collapse an ink sac and allow its natural vacuum to draw ink back into the pen. Most of what you need to fix a Sheaffer TouchDown filler is right…