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Most older ink pens will have a rubber ink sac that if left with ink in for any length of time - 5 + years - will harden and perish - rendering the pen unusable. The pen feed - under the nib - also becomes clogged with hardened ink and so there is limited or no ink flow. These "broken" pens are repairable and can be refurbished back to working writing instruments. Considering most of these pens will not be being manufactured any more refurbishment prolongs their useful life and make them a vintage and heritage heirloom for the younger generation. A reminder of what a joy it is to actually write not type. I refurbish pens for $25 a pen - stripping, ultrasonic cleaning, polishing, re-assembly, new sac, talcum, polishing, testing, adjustment and tracked return postage. It is a hobby far more than a business. I have numerous spares should basic parts be required. Happy to review photos before being sent a pen or offer advise as to potential worth. I have used various fountain pens for far too long and just prefer the feel and texture they give.

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Business name Te Awamutu Pen Resoration Service
Location Te Awamutu, Waipa, Waikato
About After years of restoring fountain and ink pens for my own collection, I am now offering those services to all pen aficionados.
Services offered Stripping, cleaning, re-sacing, nib adjustment, spare parts, servicing and repairing ink pens and propelling pencils.
Areas serviced All areas - via tracked post bag
Availability Normally 2-3 day turn around if no special fabricated parts required.

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  • a******s (429) Sunday, 5 May 2024

    We're really lucky to have someone like Charles who can service and repair our beloved fountain pens. He has the skills, knowledge and passion for his work, and dealing with him is a breeze. I highly recommend Charles to fountain pen lovers everywhere.

  • a****d (175) Monday, 15 April 2024

    Charles made a beautiful job of restoring my Dad's 1960s Parker 51 to working order. Dad had obviously tinkered with it, but Charles figured out what the problems were and put them right. Not only has he brought some childhood memories back to life for me, he also gave me more detailed information about the pen and its production. Thank you so much!

  • a*****b (111) Thursday, 21 March 2024

    We sent 3 cherished pens to Charles, in various states of disrepair. None of them were working. He restored all to pristine condition and provided test results on each. His communication was also great. You should have no hesitation trusting your valued pens to him. Thank you, Charles.

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