Older Pens

[montmill]

Here are a couple of older pens we've had. The blue one is a Schaefer and was my graduation present from my parents. Note the fill tube is stuck out, I suspect it's just dirty. The other one is one my wife had. She remembers a green cap matching the nib and the end piece. The threads don't thread on, again I suspect maybe dirty. Anyone know anything about these pens?

Does anyone restore these?

 

[RobS]

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He specializes in vintage pens, and has done a lot of Schaefer .

 

[jalbert]

Bottom is a sheaffer snorkel. It's got a very complex filling mechanism, so I would second what Rob said, and send to the above or other knowledgeable repairer.

 

[Bryguy]

I do restore antique pens and I love the Shaeffer Snorkel. It has a unique filling system, the restoration of which is beyond me. I found this https://antiquedigger.com/collections/fountain-pen-restoration-service I recommend you get it restored and start using it. Nothing writes like a good fountain pen. I own a number of Shaeffers and love them. I get my restoration supplies from http://www.indy-pen-dance.com/restorations.html. they are great people and will also restore a Snorkel. Do you know anything about the other pen? Have you unscrewed the barrel to see what kind of filling system it has? I can almost guarantee that pens like these will need more than a cleaning as,over time, the ink deteriorates the rubber parts.

 

[NJturner]

I am not sure if Richard Greenwald does the actual repairs, but he is known as someone who sources and sells lots of parts for current and antique pens. I am sure he might be able to refer you to a highly qualified repair person, as he travels in the same circles. Might be worth a call. https://richardlgreenwald.com/

 

[Martin G]

I sent my mother's Shaeffer snorkle to Indy Pen Dance for restoration. They did a great job with it.

 

[MRDucks2]

Indy Pen Dance is known for the repair activities and being good folks. I only favor them because they are in Indiana and haven't had a chance to interface with them yet.

Indy Pen Dance

Fountain Pens, Inks, Nibs & Restoration. Great selection of new and vintage fountain pens. Professional fountain pen restoration and repair. Nib customizations and grinding.

www.indy-pen-dance.com

 

[montmill]

Thank you all. The top pen has a cartridge fill just like modern pens. It looks art nouveau in style. My wife remembers a cap but thinks she's lost it. It's a small pen similar in size to the current Tiny Giant. We'll certainly discuss options.

 

[mlconnelly]

The Southern Scribe (Rick Horne) does excellent work also.