Your restoration videos are some of my absolute favorites. It is fascinating to see just how beautiful these old pens still are, as long as they are cared for by someone who knows their materials and engineering well.
Thank you ever so much for these videos. Parker's demise of this filling system in favour of the aerometric is one of the greater tragedies of the company's history IM(NS)HO. Kudos on this amazing restoration! I always look forward to your Sunday Resurrection videos!
Many thanks for another illuminating post. Sooner or later I'll find a Vacumatic and, when I do, the restoration will be successful because of the wonderful lectures presented by the Rathbun Higher Institute of Vintage Repairs. Although without the beautiful celluloids, the English Duofolds of the 1950s share the same qualities: well-built, comfortable and beautiful. Cheers from Oz.
Best of the lot! I don't know why, but I do love the lockdown. Seems so much neater overall. And the art deco style in this colourway just seems to work so well. It really pops. Great job, Doug! 👍🏽
I have a Parker vacumatic from the land of maple syrup and hockey (Canada) made in 1953-54 in Azure blue. Though it’s missing the clip the pen write well and fills good. Though for writing I still love either my sheaffer Targa or Parker 51
Thanks, Doug, great video - I have the 1945 version of the Vacumatic, very similar to the one you showed with the wider cap band. My son gave it to me a couple years ago as a birthday gift, so I treasure it because of that. But in addition, that pen does something special to my handwriting that is hard to describe. I suspect you’re familiar with this effect, though I can’t say I ever heard you or any of the other many fountain pen RUclipsrs mention it. Some pens just seem to make my handwriting look much better. It’s probably the size of the pen, how it fits my hand, a certain feel of the nib and its feedback on the page … and some other mysterious hard-to-define effect that enhances the overall fountain pen experience. Know what I mean?
I know precisely what you mean! Most pens alter your handwriting in different ways. My Pelikan M800 is one of the most pronounced in that way, altering my handwriting to what I feel is its highest level.
An extensive renovation. Just from the point of the amount of ink it holds and the refill system,you’d think Parker could release a new retro model. How long did that renno take?
I saw a Vacuumatic in a local antique store. I have no idea the age but at $200 and the dealer had no information on the pen, I chose to give it a pass. Besides it would have cost me probably the same amount to have it restored. It is a little bit much. But it was beautiful. It did have the imprint on the barrel stating the model. I am guessing this is one that will remain in your collection. A tough one today to restore but your perseverance is admirable, Doug.
I should be fine with regular Pilot blue black or other standard inks with latex sacs I assume my Vacuumatic has. No? Or should I switch to Waterman? Gorgeous pen and great video. Thanks.
Actually, Pilot Blue Black has a much more neutral pH (8.2) than Waterman Serenity Blue (2.9). The key to Serenity's safety is that it has a relatively low saturation. If Pilot Blue Black washes up easily, then it will be safe for lax sacs.
Thanks for the good tip @@InkquiringMinds . I do like vintage pens and looking at Japanese inks, but haven't given as much thought to ink sacs except to avoid things that are glittery and the like. Happy holidays and thanks again!
@@InkquiringMinds ah, I knew it was something special. I've looked at a lot of Leonardos lately, since I've bought a few and I couldn't place that one. Did they make it available to the general public, or did you get someone to pick it up for you, or did you go to the show?
lol...sometimes I watch the restoration vids and think - yeah I can do that - and slowly I have been....other times I think...ya know...sending it away seems like a safe option! - celluloid kind of scares me a bit....this restoration is probably in between for me! (not to mention I don't have a vac puller.....yet)
Your restoration videos are some of my absolute favorites. It is fascinating to see just how beautiful these old pens still are, as long as they are cared for by someone who knows their materials and engineering well.
Thank you so much! :)
Wow, these old Parkers are just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this video!
WOW ! Another great video, thanks , Doug. KB
Beautiful pen, Doug. Great job bringing 'er back to life.
Many thanks!
Thank you ever so much for these videos. Parker's demise of this filling system in favour of the aerometric is one of the greater tragedies of the company's history IM(NS)HO. Kudos on this amazing restoration! I always look forward to your Sunday Resurrection videos!
Thank you so much! And I agree 100%
Congratulations with another beautiful Parker Vacumatic fountain pen 🤗
Great work as always, Doug 💪😎
Thank you so much 😃
What a beauty! You scored big. Great job on the restoration.
Thank you very much!
There's very few videos that I don't skip parts (adhd) but this had my attention the whole time. Thank you for quieting my mind :)
Thank you @bendunbar8334. That is much appreciated!
@@InkquiringMinds honestly you don't know what it means to me, I haven't had quiet in my head for months
Many thanks for another illuminating post. Sooner or later I'll find a Vacumatic and, when I do, the restoration will be successful because of the wonderful lectures presented by the Rathbun Higher Institute of Vintage Repairs. Although without the beautiful celluloids, the English Duofolds of the 1950s share the same qualities: well-built, comfortable and beautiful. Cheers from Oz.
Awesome! Thank you so much!
That is an absolutely gorgeous pen sir. Thanks for the video and plethora of information.
My pleasure!
I am really enjoying these resurrection videos, almost makes me want to start looking for pens to tinker with.
You should!
Best of the lot! I don't know why, but I do love the lockdown. Seems so much neater overall. And the art deco style in this colourway just seems to work so well. It really pops. Great job, Doug! 👍🏽
It is the only original finish that had silver (nickel) trim.
I have a Parker vacumatic from the land of maple syrup and hockey (Canada) made in 1953-54 in Azure blue. Though it’s missing the clip the pen write well and fills good. Though for writing I still love either my sheaffer Targa or Parker 51
Canada, the UK, and others continued to make the Vacumatic after the US stopped in 1948.
Thanks, Doug, great video - I have the 1945 version of the Vacumatic, very similar to the one you showed with the wider cap band. My son gave it to me a couple years ago as a birthday gift, so I treasure it because of that. But in addition, that pen does something special to my handwriting that is hard to describe. I suspect you’re familiar with this effect, though I can’t say I ever heard you or any of the other many fountain pen RUclipsrs mention it. Some pens just seem to make my handwriting look much better. It’s probably the size of the pen, how it fits my hand, a certain feel of the nib and its feedback on the page … and some other mysterious hard-to-define effect that enhances the overall fountain pen experience. Know what I mean?
I know precisely what you mean! Most pens alter your handwriting in different ways. My Pelikan M800 is one of the most pronounced in that way, altering my handwriting to what I feel is its highest level.
Reverb button my hat! You recorded that section in the Great Hall of Schloß Rathbun! 😂
I have the knob taped down now! LOL
An extensive renovation. Just from the point of the amount of ink it holds and the refill system,you’d think Parker could release a new retro model.
How long did that renno take?
A couple of days.
I saw a Vacuumatic in a local antique store. I have no idea the age but at $200 and the dealer had no information on the pen, I chose to give it a pass. Besides it would have cost me probably the same amount to have it restored. It is a little bit much. But it was beautiful. It did have the imprint on the barrel stating the model.
I am guessing this is one that will remain in your collection.
A tough one today to restore but your perseverance is admirable, Doug.
Yes! I'll be keeping this one. I paid close to $200 for this one unrestored.
I should be fine with regular Pilot blue black or other standard inks with latex sacs I assume my Vacuumatic has. No? Or should I switch to Waterman? Gorgeous pen and great video. Thanks.
Actually, Pilot Blue Black has a much more neutral pH (8.2) than Waterman Serenity Blue (2.9). The key to Serenity's safety is that it has a relatively low saturation. If Pilot Blue Black washes up easily, then it will be safe for lax sacs.
Thanks for the good tip @@InkquiringMinds . I do like vintage pens and looking at Japanese inks, but haven't given as much thought to ink sacs except to avoid things that are glittery and the like. Happy holidays and thanks again!
That is beautiful. It looks new. By the way, which Leonardo was that?
It is my limited edition Leonardo Momento Zero Grande Jonathan Brooks Earth Magic 2.0 Dutch Pen Show 2021.
@@InkquiringMinds ah, I knew it was something special. I've looked at a lot of Leonardos lately, since I've bought a few and I couldn't place that one. Did they make it available to the general public, or did you get someone to pick it up for you, or did you go to the show?
@@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564 It was a limited edition sold by Appelboom. I bought one before they sold out.
lol...sometimes I watch the restoration vids and think - yeah I can do that - and slowly I have been....other times I think...ya know...sending it away seems like a safe option! - celluloid kind of scares me a bit....this restoration is probably in between for me! (not to mention I don't have a vac puller.....yet)
I think you have to be willing to make some mistakes and destroy one or two here and there.
Which one do you prefer , jinhao 100 centennial or jinhao x159 ?
The x159!
I want to buy two jinhao pens, which two you think will be the best ones ? Btw thanks for replying!!
@TheJigglypuffGuy the x159 and 80 are the best two they make. Also the 9019.
Thanks for recommendations, have a great day !!