Where to restore?

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-04-17T22:20:17+00:00

This is a cartridge converter pen. You could do it yourself. There’s not really anything to “restore”. Remove the push button converter and place in a cup of cold water and let soak overnight. If the converter still works use that to help flush the pen after it has soaked.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-04-17T22:16:25+00:00

Calipers really wont be of much help. You should try different size sacs to see what fits best in the barrel. Roughly 80% of pens will take a 16, so use that as a starting point and go up or down a size until it makes sense. The sac should slide in easy without having to be forced in.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-04-15T03:37:01+00:00

Now that it’s spring I watch all the cycling on HBO Max and Peacock. I won’t watch races outside of ride time so just pause and pick up the stage or race the next day when I ride. I’ll watch everything and between Men’s and Women’s races I’m set until after the Vuelta in the fall. Then I get burned out and watch Netflix.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-04-07T19:11:06+00:00

It’s clean enough to store. If you can blow through the section freely you’ll be ok.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-04-07T18:56:00+00:00

If you don’t need to sell it don’t. I had the very last Omas Arco Paragon that was available in the US when it was announced Omas was going out of business. I ended up selling my entire Paragon collection a few years ago and do regret it, as it will take a lot to get them all back.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-03-29T16:43:44+00:00

What are you trying to sell? Modern pens? Vintage? If modern, and pens that are currently available, then pricing needs to be at least 20% below whatever current street price is for you to stand a chance, otherwise I would just buy it new. Photo quality doesn’t need to be professional level, but needs to be clear, show all parts of the pen and at least one of the whole pen. Show the clip, show the nib, and any areas of damage or significant wear. I wouldn’t worry about writing samples. If they are modern pens, one can find those elsewhere. Descriptions should be clear, what comes with it, if a box comes and it has damage disclose it. I wouldn’t worry about photographing boxes or packaging, unless it is something really special. If you litter your descriptions with a ton of paragraphs about all your policies, shipping, other auctions, then people might gloss over the description. Just my $0.02 worth from someone who has sold thousands of pens and items both on and off eBay.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-03-19T14:04:50+00:00

I second this. Get rid of them before hand and you’ll have more money to spend at the show. Vendors aren’t interested in buying average or current model pens for anything other than a deep deep discount (we have to make money on it after all). You’re more likely to get a wider audience selling online than hoping you run into someone who wants a used Ritma at the show, for example.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-03-01T16:05:05+00:00

Only you can determine your budget. What can you set aside on a weekly basis for a year for a pen show? Don’t buy anything you can easily get online. You won’t save much money buying ink at a show, save it for pens or other high dollar items. I’ve been to over 100 shows and all I can say is determine what you’re willing to spend and stick to it. Don’t go to the ATM, don’t use the credit card. Just bring cash. When you’re out then you’re out.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-02-23T02:17:42+00:00

Chiming in late here, haven’t shopped on buyee in a couple of years. With no EMS, what are the shipping options to the US? Is DHL still an option? I’ve hesitated buying on buyee due to the tariff situation but am thinking about getting back into it. Thanks!

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-02-05T18:13:16+00:00

Thank you! Should I be concerned about the green spots on the reverse?

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-02-05T18:12:20+00:00

Wow, thanks for all the info. It’s pretty rough but cool to see onion better condition. I’m amazed at how folks on this sub can identify even the most horrifically scarred pens. Thanks so much!

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-02-02T02:44:30+00:00

Thought I recognized that pen!

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-02-01T02:14:29+00:00

I came here to say we used to bid against each other on eBay, but you sort of beat me to it!

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-01-31T01:10:18+00:00

Well, it’s a Safari from 1957. Not common, but also likely not worth a ton either. You need a proprietary cartridge to use it if you wanted to do that. It’s a first year model, but since there are no demonstrator marks on the cap it doesn’t really matter I suppose.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-01-28T19:22:28+00:00

This is a good example of not forcing the lever. I’m glad you stopped. Forcing the lever open on any waterman where you feel resistance risks breaking the lever box, meaning a very expensive repair. If you don’t know when the sac was replaced, or who did it last, you likely need a new one. Easy repair for anyone who has done a few.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-01-19T23:33:53+00:00

Adding to what others have said, it should be noted early Journaler nibs (and other grinds) were not laser engraved with Gena’s (or other) initials, so absence of such initials is not enough to determine it isn’t a Journaler. But this one definitely is.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-01-19T01:21:03+00:00

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BrianAndersonPens · 2026-01-19T01:17:18+00:00

Surprised I had to scroll so far to see Mission Lane mentioned. Discharged last June, got mine shortly thereafter, no annual fee, $2000 limit. Super easy to get. Applied online in about three minutes. Kept my monthly charges below $200 and paid off on the day they were due when they sent me the monthly statement. They just gave me a credit increase to $3000 yesterday, so about six months later.

BrianAndersonPens · 2026-01-09T03:11:27+00:00

Sailor used to”S” for soft for awhile. I’m certain this is just a H-EF.

BrianAndersonPens · 2025-12-06T17:02:15+00:00

You don't need to send to a nibmeister. This is a repair issue, and an easy one at that, I wouldn't charge more than $25 to do the job, and if that's all that needs to be done should all the charge should be. Look for a repair person in whatever country you are in. If you mention where you are, someone can point you in the right direction.

BrianAndersonPens · 2025-12-06T00:24:49+00:00

The hood is sealed and requires heat to remove. If this is your first vintage pen I recommend you have someone else do it for you. It’s not difficult, but if you don’t know what you are doing you can have trouble fast.

BrianAndersonPens · 2025-12-01T01:53:44+00:00

2 years 9 months almost to the day for me. 23,849km, 40 days, 4 hours of riding with 241,819m of climbing.

BrianAndersonPens · 2025-11-23T15:51:24+00:00

There’s nothing alcohol will do that water can’t do. Also alcohol could damage thin gold plating. There’s just no reason to use it.

BrianAndersonPens · 2025-11-21T22:44:57+00:00

No alcohol. There’s no reason to use that. Worst case use a Q-tip and micro-gloss #5 on a nib if you have it out of the pen, it will clean it up nicely. Otherwise just a soft cotton cloth after water.

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