INKQUIRING MINDS

My good friend Murray provided me with two pen and pencil sets from Waterman and Parker. These were made to be given to soldiers going off to the front during World War II and called "Service Sets". Murray purchased them "as-is" on eBay and asked me to restore them. Both sets are successfully restored in this very long Pen Resurrection Sunday episode. 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/6n4qZGsk9wo Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Introduction 00:59 - Parker Triage 05:14 - Watermans Triage 08:22 - Preparing the Waterman's Starlet 09:03 - Removing Section and Sac 11:01 - Knocking out Waterman Feed 15:18 - Dip Test Waterman 16:18 - Pentooling Nib Pliers 17:50 - Resacking the Waterman 18:52 - Polishing the Waterman Cap and Barrel 20:17 - Waterman Writing Sample 20:50 - Restoring the Parker Duofold 22:12 - Removing Parker Section and Pressure Bar 23:21 - Disassembling the Parker Cap 23:50 - Parker Polished 24:16 - Disassembling the Parker 28:08 - Reinstalling the Nib and Feed 29:34 - Resacking the Parker 31:19 - Dip Testing Parker Nib 33:04 - 2nd Parker Writing Sample 33:53 - Thoughts on the Resurrections Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun 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.

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this new Diplomat Viper! I unbox it, talk about the parts and features of the pen, provide some size comparisons and measurements, and then do a writing sample. After the writing sample, I talk about what I like and what I don't like about the 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/6iab8AK3J5I Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:13 - Introduction 01:11 - Unboxing 03:13 - Parts and Features 05:14 - Viper vs P51 06:11 - Parts and Features 2 09:16 - Size Comparisons 10:06 - Measurements 10:21 - Writing Sample 12:18 - Likes and Dislikes Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun 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.

Here is a quick fountain pen hack for filling piston filler fountain pens. I borrowed this hack from Wendi Sue of the YouTube Channel "Fountain Pen News". Her video showing this hack can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/YUc3lzHGt4w?si=VfYo2se9BIxen9IZ 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Wendi Sue's Fountain Pen News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FountainPenNews Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/RK5b0m7tI9I Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun 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.

In preparation for my interview with Montegrappa CEO Guiseppe Aquila on Joost Appelboom's podcast, I borrowed this beautiful silver pearl, stacked celluloid Montegrappa Beauty Book fountain pen from Murray. 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/vVr5V9-m4m0 Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:13 - Introduction 01:24 - About the Beauty Book 03:26 - Parts and Features 05:38 - Writing Sample 06:42 - Conclusion Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun 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.

I show you how to convert your 1950s Parker 51 Aerometric so it will accept Parker cartridges and converters. 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/Im5tiyDJABI Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Introduction 01:51 The P51 Converter 04:09 Disassembling the P51 06:29 Removing the Aerometric Filler 09:20 Fixing a broken breather tube 10:25 Installing the Brass Converter 14:33 Reassembling the P51 16:26 1st Writing Sample 17:19 Polishing the Body and Cap 18:41 2nd Writing Sample 19:44 My Thoughts Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun 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.

This is an update to my review of the Majohn V60. I got the nib out! But I broke it. 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/w1AosMsvZ84 Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun 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.

I compare the new Majohn V60 clone of the Omas 360 with the original. I unbox it, talk about the parts and features of the pen, provide some size comparisons and measurements, and then do a writing sample. After the writing sample, I talk about what I like and what I don't like about the 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/zcqwU0XKt3w Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:12 - Introduction 03:07 - Unboxing 06:05 - Majohn V60 / Omas 360 Comparison 09:00 - Parts and Features 11:12 - Size Comparisons 12:27 - Measurements 12:41 - Writing Sample 16:08 - Likes and Dislikes Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun 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.

I don't usually do unboxings for vintage pens. But, this is an exception because these are incredible finds! GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/vDXT4c5QEqM Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:13 - Unboxing 01:52 - PVac Azure Blue Pearl 03:42 - PVac Burgundy Pearl Lockdown 05:27 - PVac Golden Pearl Lockdown Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun 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.