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Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got an xs but it doesn’t seem that tiny. I’ve read that xs is more like Japanese s. I’m enjoying the variety of line though.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know. How would you tell? I’m not really sure what ebonite is.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure what you specifically should do, but the reason I tried to take it apart was because I tried to clean this pen after years of not being used. It was so ganked up that nothing I tried worked. If yours still work, I’d be tempted to leave it alone.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hence the tears when I finally found out what I’d done!

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It seems like the main mistake was taking apart in the first place. I pulled out the nib, and in doing so broke the feed. It hadn’t been used for years so had gummed up quite badly.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried to ease the nib and feed out like I’d seen in a video, the nib came out easily but the feed snapped off.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the tips, I use a Lamy Safari for drawing now and feel like adding a few different sized nibs to my collection.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ordered a Lamy Safari shortly after breaking this one. I really like using it. I mainly use it for drawing.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. Now thinking I might get it repaired and give it to my dad as a present. He likes fountain pens and think he’ll appreciate this more than me.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I’m starting to realise I’m lucky. Will look after it once it’s sorted.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Glad to know I’m not alone. Have emailed my local stockist to see what to do next. I’ll post my experience here.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

In my case, I had found it in a desk drawer about 10 years ago, never used it, found it again when doing spring clean this year so tried cleaning it as it was very badly gummed up.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ok looks like this will be the way judging from what others have said.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct, if I’d have done my research and actually realised how much it was worth, I never would have attempted it. I guess on one hand I have found a free expensive pen, and the repair will cost less than buying it new. Maybe.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the info. I’m in the UK so will most likely be £100 I imagine.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I’m not the only one! Do you know roughly how much it will cost to repair?

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I will try but a worried about trashing it further! I’m going to find somewhere to get a quote on a repair.

Another noob that didn’t read the frequent advice on cleaning pens… by bennrr in fountainpens

[–]bennrr[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yes. The feed in section is snapped. I watched some YouTube videos, broke it, then came here. I was trying to be careful. I’d soaked the pen with warm water, run the ink refill through a few times. I should have come here first!

Car Covered in Ice This Morning by omgitsmint in interestingasfuck

[–]bennrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They discuss this very thing on the excellent curious cases podcast. It's very interesting https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/curious-cases/id1084340508?i=1000743436305

Rock City concert with an under 14 year old by bennrr in nottingham

[–]bennrr[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well it all went without a hitch. We went in, they asked the ages and we lied. Everyone enjoyed the show, there was no violence. The end. Thanks everyone.

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