Inkquiring Minds | Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 54 1940 Parker Striped Duofold Vacumatic @InkquiringMinds | Uploaded March 2024 | Updated October 2024, 2 days ago.
This pen was sent to me through the generosity of John Somers. Thank you! It is a ca.1940 Parker Striped Duofold vacumatic in celluloid.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:09 - Introduction
00:38 - History
02:13 - Triage
04:10 - Removing Vac Pump
08:39 - Removing Section
10:33 - Removing Vac Pump 2
12:35 - Removing Pellet
15:16 - Removing Clip
16:04 - Knocking Out the Feed/Nib
17:45 - Polishing the Nib
18:53 - Polishing Section / Feed
19:27 - Installing Diaphragm
21:39 - Micromes on the Cap/Barrel
24:00 - Polishing
24:50 - Testing the Nib
25:22 - Breaking the NIb
26:47 - Fixing the Nib
27:17 - Grinding a Stub Part 1
28:23 - Grinding a Stub Part 2
28:46 - Replacing Section Filling Pen
29:39 - Testing New Nib
31:45 - Conclusions
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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.
This pen was sent to me through the generosity of John Somers. Thank you! It is a ca.1940 Parker Striped Duofold vacumatic in celluloid.
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/gzeWgM1q07A
Watch next – youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb
Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:09 - Introduction
00:38 - History
02:13 - Triage
04:10 - Removing Vac Pump
08:39 - Removing Section
10:33 - Removing Vac Pump 2
12:35 - Removing Pellet
15:16 - Removing Clip
16:04 - Knocking Out the Feed/Nib
17:45 - Polishing the Nib
18:53 - Polishing Section / Feed
19:27 - Installing Diaphragm
21:39 - Micromes on the Cap/Barrel
24:00 - Polishing
24:50 - Testing the Nib
25:22 - Breaking the NIb
26:47 - Fixing the Nib
27:17 - Grinding a Stub Part 1
28:23 - Grinding a Stub Part 2
28:46 - Replacing Section Filling Pen
29:39 - Testing New Nib
31:45 - 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.
