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Inkquiring Minds Workbench Ep 48 - Wing Sung / Junlai 930 Disassembly
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Inkquiring Minds Workbench Ep 48 - Wing Sung / Junlai 930 Disassembly

On Today's Inkquiring Minds Workbench, I disassemble a Wing Sung / Junlai 930 fountain pen and show how to grease the nib unit to prevent leaking. 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: Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths2.pdf Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlliedArmorer?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1888780927&from_page=listing 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% 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/WvHByYPgXV8 Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:12 - Introduction 02:05 - Nib Collar Removal 04:21 - Piston Removal 06:33 - Reassembly 07:34 - Silicone Grease on Section Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Computer: Apple MacBook M4 Pro 12-Core CPU 16-Core GPU 24GB RAM 1TB SSD Cameras: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Akaso GoPro Graphics: Adobe Photoshop 2025 Video Editor: DaVinci Resolve 19 SEO: Tube Buddy Live Stream: OBS Studio 31 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.
Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 104 1950s Esterbrook J Gregg Shorthand NIb
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Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 104 1950s Esterbrook J Gregg Shorthand NIb

I restore a fellow Calgary Pen Club member's late mom's 1950s Esterbrook Estie with a very special #9555 Gregg shorthand nib. 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: Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths2.pdf Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlliedArmorer?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1888780927&from_page=listing 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/fKHMA_JfLcg Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:13 - Introduction 02:10 - Replacement Esterbrook J nibs 03:21 - Triage the Esterbook J Blue 05:17 - Removing the Section 08:20 - Inspecting the Lever Filler 12:00 - Polishing Section 13:31 - Polishing the Nib 13:50 - Replacing the Sac 16:19 - Installing the New Sac/Section 17:47 - Filling the Pen with Ink 18:19 - Writing Sample 19:21 - Polising the Cap and Barrel 20:59 - Polishing Experiment 24:09 - Thoughts Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Computer: Apple MacBook M4 Pro 12-Core CPU 16-Core GPU 24GB RAM 1TB SSD Cameras: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Akaso GoPro Graphics: Adobe Photoshop 2025 Video Editor: DaVinci Resolve 19 SEO: Tube Buddy Live Stream: OBS Studio 31 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.
Leonardo's Purple Masterpiece: Magico Amethyst Review
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Leonardo's Purple Masterpiece: Magico Amethyst Review

Tom Oddo of Goldspot Pens graciously provided this gorgeous Leonardo Magico Amethyst piston filler for review. 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: Leonardo Magico Amethyst at Goldspot Pens: https://goldspot.com/products/leonardo-momento-magico-fountain-pen-in-amethyst Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths2.pdf Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlliedArmorer?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1888780927&from_page=listing 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% 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/g2c2RTzY_og Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:14 - Introduction 00:41 - Unboxing 02:24 - About the Leonardo Magico 06:21 - Parts and Features 09:10 - Size Comparisons 10:41 - Measurements 10:56 - Writing Sample 14:19 - Likes and Dislikes Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Computer: Apple MacBook M4 Pro 12-Core CPU 16-Core GPU 24GB RAM 1TB SSD Cameras: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Akaso GoPro Graphics: Adobe Photoshop 2025 Video Editor: DaVinci Resolve 19 SEO: Tube Buddy Live Stream: OBS Studio 31 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.
Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 103 - How to Fix a Leaking Sheaffer Inlaid Nib - Targa 1001xg
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Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 103 - How to Fix a Leaking Sheaffer Inlaid Nib - Targa 1001xg

Pen friend Janet Tratt donated several pens to my channel. In this video I attempt, for the first time, to seal an ink leak in the notoriously difficult to disassemble and repair, Sheaffer inlaid gold nib on this Sheaffer Targa 1001xg. Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the video. If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! Steph's video on how to seal a Sheaffer PFM nib: https://youtu.be/y4juUteCcE0?si=eJHHyj_S0P2sDv-H Flounder's blog on how to disassemble a Sheaffer Targa: https://flounders-mindthots.blogspot.com/2009/10/servicing-1980s-sheaffer-targa.html Sheaffer Targa Website: https://www.sheaffertarga.com/sheaffer%20targa%20homepage.htm 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: Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths2.pdf Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlliedArmorer?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1888780927&from_page=listing 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/8e_znUwpP38 Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:12 - Pens Donated by Janet Tratt 02:15 - Sheaffer Targa 1001xg 04:49 - Disassembling the Targa Inlaid Nib 09:46 - Polishing the Nib/Section 10:27 - Nib Polished 10:46 - Sealing the Inlaid Nib with Captain Tolley's 12:11 - Treatment #1 13:23 - Treatment #2 13:57 - Treatment #3 14:59 - Treatment #4 15:50 - Checking the Sealant Next Day 17:13 - Reassembling the Nib to Check the Seal 18:38 - Checking For Leaks 20:02 - Polishing Out the Captain Tolley's 20:29 - Adjusting the Misaligned Nib 21:42 - Writing Sample 22:24 - Thoughts 23:53 - Comparing Inlaid Nibs 25:16 - Sheaffer Skrip Peacock Blue Ink 26:46 - Targa For Sale Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Computer: Apple MacBook M4 Pro 12-Core CPU 16-Core GPU 24GB RAM 1TB SSD Cameras: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Akaso GoPro Graphics: Adobe Photoshop 2025 Video Editor: DaVinci Resolve 19 SEO: Tube Buddy Live Stream: OBS Studio 31 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.
Inkquiring Minds Live Stream April 5, 2025
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Inkquiring Minds Live Stream April 5, 2025

Inkquiring Minds is LIVE every first Saturday of the month at 10am Pacific Time. Come join us and chat about everything related to fountain pens! If you like this video, please like, subscribe, and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! https://youtube.com/@InkquiringMinds Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. The link below is an affiliate link from which I may earn a small commission, at no additional cost. I am now an AFFILIATE of Goldspot Pens. If you shop Goldspot online, please use this link to help support my channel! https://goldspot.com?aff=8 JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join Links: Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths2.pdf 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 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 Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtube.com/live/D9Sq0HWrWC8 Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Let’s connect: YouTube - https://youtube.com/@InkquiringMinds Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/2p8w6kss Instagram – douglasrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "Spring" (La primavera) Allegro (in E major) 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.
Testing Sailor's Zoom Nib - Is It Worth The Hype?
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Testing Sailor's Zoom Nib - Is It Worth The Hype?

This Sailor 1911 Light with a Zoom nib was provided for review by Appelboom Pens. The pen is for sale at a discount. See the end of the video for details. 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: Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths2.pdf Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlliedArmorer?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1888780927&from_page=listing 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/5bP5U6Y5q8Y Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:09 - Introduction 02:50 - Sailor 1911 Light 05:20 - Parts and Features 08:17 - Size Comparisons 09:27 - Measurements 09:42 - Writing Sample 13:15 - Likes and Dislikes Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Computer: Apple MacBook M4 Pro 12-Core CPU 16-Core GPU 24GB RAM 1TB SSD Cameras: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Akaso GoPro Graphics: Adobe Photoshop 2025 Video Editor: DaVinci Resolve 19 SEO: Tube Buddy Live Stream: OBS Studio 31 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.
Asvine 10 Slot Pen/Pencil Cases: An Inkquiring Minds Short Review
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Asvine 10 Slot Pen/Pencil Cases: An Inkquiring Minds Short Review

Thanks to Jack of the Asvine Store on Amazon for providing me with three 10-slot pen cases for review. You can purchase these cases by clicking on this link. https://www.amazon.com/Fountain-Rollerball-Handmade-Organizer-Zippered/dp/B0DK3R96NV?th=1 I am not affiliated with Asvine, or Amazon and do not get any compensation for this 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: Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths2.pdf Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlliedArmorer?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1888780927&from_page=listing 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/WQ8UDJfzNrI Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Computer: Apple MacBook M4 Pro 12-Core CPU 16-Core GPU 24GB RAM 1TB SSD Cameras: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Akaso GoPro Graphics: Adobe Photoshop 2025 Video Editor: DaVinci Resolve 19 SEO: Tube Buddy Live Stream: OBS Studio 31 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. 00:00 - Start 00:09 - Introduction
Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 102 1939 Parker Vacumatic Shadow Wave Set
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Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 102 1939 Parker Vacumatic Shadow Wave Set

THIS PEN HAS SOLD! Today's Pen Resurrection is of a 1939 Parker Vacumatic pen and pencil set. This set is in the unusual vertically-stacked celluloid called "Shadow Wave" rather than the typical horizontally stacked celluloid of most Parker Vacumatics of the 1930s and 40s. 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: Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths2.pdf Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlliedArmorer?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1888780927&from_page=listing 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/Gcz2KGZmI_Y Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:15 - Introduction 02:01 - Triage 04:22 - Parker Vac Pencil 05:43 - History of the Parker Vacumatic Shadow Wave 07:04 - Removing the Section and Nib 08:58 - Removing the Speedline Filler (FAIL) 09:56 - Removing the Speedline Filler Day 2 13:05 - Removing the Clip 14:19 - Polishing the Clip 14:50 - Polishing the Nib 15:45 - Reassembling the Nib/Feed for Dip Test 17:43 - Installing a New Diaphragm 20:42 - Polishing the Barrel and Cap 22:01 - Polished Cap and Barrel with Pencil 22:35 - Disassembled Pencil for Polishing 23:15 - Reassembling the Pencil 24:02 - Reinstalling the PVac Clip 25:24 - Reinstalling the Nib/Feed/Section 26:07 - Filling the PVac 26:45 - Tuning the Nib 28:25 - Writing Sample 29:26 - 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.

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