Can fountain pens be repaired?

We offer a dedicated fountain pen repair service for fountain pens crafted by the brands we stock at The Pen Shop. You’ll find a pen repair service in all our shops and at Head Office, and where possible, we’ll carry out your repair in the shop.

How do you fix a leaking fountain pen?

Leaks most often occur when the opening of an ink cartridge or converter does not form an airtight seal with the nib section. If possible, try installing a different cartridge or converter in the pen and see if it resolves the issue.

How do you clean an old Sheaffer fountain pen?

How to clean your fountain pen nib

1. Take your fountain pen apart and keep hold of the grip section which features the nib.
2. Hold the grip section, nib down, directly under cold running water for 10 seconds.
3. Fill a beaker with clean water (either tap or distilled) and place the nib in it.

How much does it cost to repair A Sheaffer fountain pen?

There are many qualified professional vintage-pen repair people located around the world. The basic charge for repairing a lever-fill pen is about $35. Parts or unexpected repair issues may be additional. Turn-around time of repairs can be anywhere from a few weeks up to six months, depending on the type of repair and backlog of the repair person.”

How long does it take to repair a fountain pen?

June 2021 – Fountain Pen Repair and Restoration Lead Time is 2-3 weeks. We also offer expedited services. Established in 1997, Pentiques is a Professional Fountain Pen Repair and Restoration Service Center.

How do you repair A Sheaffer touchdown pen?

Put a little silicone grease on the plunger shaft, replace it, and reattach the end knob, making sure that the little rubber washer hasn’t gone astray. Be careful in tightening the screw upon reassembly, as it will strip out if turned with too much torque. Replacing the sac is comparatively easy.

What should I do if my Sheaffer Pen SAC protector is fouled?

A properly-sized drill, held in the fingers, can also help clean out a fouled sac protector. Once the sac protector is cleaned out, sac replacement is the same as for any other sac pen. Make sure the section nipple is clean, and shellac on the new sac, dust it with talc, and replace the sac protector.