Inkquiring Minds | Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep. 53 - 1944 Waterman's 100-Year Fountain Pen @InkquiringMinds | Uploaded February 2024 | Updated October 2024, 2 days ago.
I'm back with more regular Pen Resurrection Sunday restorations. I'm using a new format and would appreciate your comments on whether you like this style or the previous "review" style video.
This pen was sent to me through the generosity of John Somers. Thank you! It is a ca.1944 Waterman's 100-Year Fountain Pen.
Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the review.
If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos!
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Richard Binder Line Width Chart (pdf):
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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:09 - Introduction
03:39 - Waterman 100-Year History
04:41 - Waterman 100-Year Inspection
08:15 - Knocking Out Feed
12:48 - Cleaning Section, Feed and Nib
15:09 - Polishing the Gold Plate
18:09 - Polishing the Cap and Barrel
26:59 - Fixing the Nib
29:36 - Resacking the Pen
31:22 - Checking Ink Capacity
32:16 - 1st Writing
33:13 - Conclusions
Let’s connect:
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Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality!
- Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players
- Music licensed by: John Harrison
- Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0
CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
I'm back with more regular Pen Resurrection Sunday restorations. I'm using a new format and would appreciate your comments on whether you like this style or the previous "review" style video.
This pen was sent to me through the generosity of John Somers. Thank you! It is a ca.1944 Waterman's 100-Year Fountain Pen.
Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the review.
If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos!
JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS:
youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join
GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!):
https://goldspot.com?aff=8
Links:
Richard Binder Line Width Chart (pdf):
richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths.pdf
Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items:
etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020
My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids!
reidstationers.com
Listen to my music at SoundClick:
soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777
My YouTube Community Tab:
youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community
Get 10% off your purchase from Appelboom by using the code FRIEND at checkout!
appelboom.com
Get 10% off your purchase from Cult Pens: tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal
Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3
Share this video with a friend:
youtu.be/6crhKcUX_ns
Watch next – youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb
Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:09 - Introduction
03:39 - Waterman 100-Year History
04:41 - Waterman 100-Year Inspection
08:15 - Knocking Out Feed
12:48 - Cleaning Section, Feed and Nib
15:09 - Polishing the Gold Plate
18:09 - Polishing the Cap and Barrel
26:59 - Fixing the Nib
29:36 - Resacking the Pen
31:22 - Checking Ink Capacity
32:16 - 1st Writing
33:13 - Conclusions
Let’s connect:
Instagram – douglasrathbun
Threads - threads.net/@douglasrathbun
Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com
Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality!
- Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players
- Music licensed by: John Harrison
- Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0
CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
