Unnamed mini button filler conversion

The second restoration project from the weekend.

This is an unnamed button filler pen that was missing the pressure bar. The pen being cheap, I didn't want to get a pressure bar just for this. I decided to convert it into an aerometric filler with the parts I had at hand. I took measurements and fixed a sac to the section. I measured and cut a spare Chinese filler unit to size. I had to cut the J bar also since this pen is so small. Fills and works as it should.

 

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Gold Bond Stonite

This is the first of two restoration projects from the weekend.

A Gold Bond Stonite model from the '30s(?) ring-top which has the ring missing from the cap. I haven't found a replacement yet so that will have to wait for later. The body itself is in good condition with minor wear. It mostly needed a light polish and a sac replacement. Tested the lever mechanism with water and works as expected.

 

The nib is a smooth #4 14k warranted gold nib that I had dip tested earlier.

 

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The Parker Duofold Vacumatic

A Parker Duofold Vacumatic in striped maroon and silver, sometimes also referred to as the Duovac, dating back to sometime around 1942. 

This originally came with an aluminium speed-line filler that was damaged beyond repair. I replaced it with a NOS plastic-plunger vac unit since I didn't have the expertise or raw material to fix and restore the speed-line unit. It sports a 14k gold F nib (inscribed PARKER PEN, MADE IN USA, 2) and lays a wet line closer to M with a bit of pleasant feedback and flex.

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