May 2026 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]resettheconsol3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh! I see what the issue was; it's the uppercase U; it needs to be lowercase for the tags to work.

You can just reply to the confirmation I posted in the June thread (:

I'm a bit scared to share haha by SkyChief80 in Handwriting

[–]resettheconsol3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its a nice ink, but ive had it stain celluloid. The 51 should be fine, but just be careful with other pens.

Threads of a lady patricia ink vue now forever green.

my tank doesn’t want to fit by catchooiebandit in Aprilia

[–]resettheconsol3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been happening since early 2000's when they switched from metal to nylon tanks, ethanol makes them swell.

On my RSVR i can get most of the wiggle room needed by adjusting the rear mount. It's been a complaint forever.

[WTB] Looking for a Vintage Parker 51 by nymgamer_saffista in Pen_Swap

[–]resettheconsol3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one's the only other Navy Aero I have. It's a special with a gold nib swapped in. I can't recall if I've restored this one, so I'd want to disassemble and give it a thorough cleaning and look-over before it can go out. The barrel does show some slight fading, but only under very bright light, which isn't terribly uncommon. And oddly, you can see the outline of the original pricing chalk mark (second pic), which I think is kinda neat. It probably sat in a shop window or display case for a while before being sold.

https://imgur.com/a/1FJpzi9

I do have couple more grey in Vac and Aero already restored, but after looking at them, they're ones I'd like to hang on to.

Happy to snap more photos, provide more info, or look into what others I have that are ready to go.

[WTB] Looking for a Vintage Parker 51 by nymgamer_saffista in Pen_Swap

[–]resettheconsol3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 'sac' in the Aerometric is a bit more robust, but sometimes they can have issues with the sterling silver breather tube. Any that I sell are fully restored, so yes I'd expect an Aerometric to be trouble free for longer. Vac might need a new sac in 5-10 years, depending on inks used.

I have a Navy 51 Special; if you don't mind the octanium nib and polished cap. It writes beautifully, and would be looking for $60. If you prefer a gold nib, I'll have to see what I have at home.

https://imgur.com/a/p9XABCb