Pens & Writing instruments Archives - RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/tag/pens-writing-instruments/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:31:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://rkwatchservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-RK-Watch-Service-Logo-Chicago-Watch-Repair-Web-32x32.png Pens & Writing instruments Archives - RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/tag/pens-writing-instruments/ 32 32 Anyone out there make your own pens? https://rkwatchservice.com/anyone-out-there-make-your-own-pens/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:40:17 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/anyone-out-there-make-your-own-pens.5563112/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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jdheere

For a long time, in the past, I was a woodworker. I taught classes on pen turning, sold them at craft shows, and made a lot of gifts. At some point, I had to give up the tools and shop because of moving to different locations and well, priorities.

I have a few left laying around and a bunch of pen kits, etc. But I never pick one up when I want to write anything. I always reach for a Zebra Sarasa Grand if it's within reach. I love the ink, the hand feel, and balance of that pen. I...

Anyone out there make your own pens?

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jdheere

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For a long time, in the past, I was a woodworker. I taught classes on pen turning, sold them at craft shows, and made a lot of gifts. At some point, I had to give up the tools and shop because of moving to different locations and well, priorities.

I have a few left laying around and a bunch of pen kits, etc. But I never pick one up when I want to write anything. I always reach for a Zebra Sarasa Grand if it's within reach. I love the ink, the hand feel, and balance of that pen. I…

Anyone out there make your own pens?

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Writing left-handed… beautifully. https://rkwatchservice.com/writing-left-handed-beautifully/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:39:46 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/writing-left-handed-beautifully.5560473/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Untame

I am left-handed. Not ambidextrous in any way. Solidly left-handed. I have always felt this was my secret weapon in engineering because my problem solving skills are generally more creative and aesthetic.

But... my handwriting looks like a 10-year-...

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Untame

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I am left-handed. Not ambidextrous in any way. Solidly left-handed. I have always felt this was my secret weapon in engineering because my problem solving skills are generally more creative and aesthetic.

But… my handwriting looks like a 10-year-old C-student. Because when I was 11 years old I learned how to type and decided handwriting wasn't worth the effort.

Now I am 49 years old, and at a time in my life where I would like to be able to pen a respectable note. I'd like to take…

Writing left-handed… beautifully.

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Tell me about this Glaschutte pen https://rkwatchservice.com/tell-me-about-this-glaschutte-pen/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:23:20 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/tell-me-about-this-glaschutte-pen.5629995/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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P.08

A friend of mine gave me this pen years ago, but I have not been able to find out anything about it.

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P.08

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A friend of mine gave me this pen years ago, but I have not been able to find out anything about it.

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Porsche design Fountain Pen repair results https://rkwatchservice.com/porsche-design-fountain-pen-repair-results/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:53:10 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/porsche-design-fountain-pen-repair-results.5629686/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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seminolsito

I own a P3150 Porsche design fountain pen, but a few months ago the leather inserts got damaged and I couldn't have the inserts replaced. Porsche design and a bunch of other pen repair shops won´t do it, so in looking for options I was able to re...

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seminolsito

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I own a P3150 Porsche design fountain pen, but a few months ago the leather inserts got damaged and I couldn't have the inserts replaced. Porsche design and a bunch of other pen repair shops won´t do it, so in looking for options I was able to replace the leather inserts with carbon fiber vinyl.
It doesn´t look bad does it?
Anyway I post this not only to see what everybody thinks but also to let other people know, that might have the same problem, that there is a solution.

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Porsche design Fountain Pen repair results

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Generic Refill size? https://rkwatchservice.com/generic-refill-size/ Tue, 20 May 2025 22:41:13 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/generic-refill-size.5627888/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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MattTharp

Greetings,
I did a quick search and could not find what I was looking for. I wanted to know is there a generic refill size (s)? or how can one measure there current refill to find one that will fit there pen. I see lots of questions about specific ...

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MattTharp

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Greetings,
I did a quick search and could not find what I was looking for. I wanted to know is there a generic refill size (s)? or how can one measure there current refill to find one that will fit there pen. I see lots of questions about specific pens and refills. I just do not see like a listing or types of refills.

I have a pen that I have finally been able to not lose for over 5 years and I have run it out of the refills it came with. I know it is a common refill, but I have no…

Generic Refill size?

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Pen & Watch combo thread. https://rkwatchservice.com/pen-watch-combo-thread/ Mon, 05 May 2025 00:06:42 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/pen-watch-combo-thread.442601/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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jaytaylor

Show us some pen & watch combos, I'll get the ball rolling -

Trusty 2254 with a superb writer, a fine flex Danitrio Densho.

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jaytaylor

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Show us some pen & watch combos, I'll get the ball rolling –

Trusty 2254 with a superb writer, a fine flex Danitrio Densho.

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Hello https://rkwatchservice.com/hello-2/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:57:43 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/hello.5620147/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Glencoe

Just started to get more into pens recently. Also, in the early stages of learning calligraphy. Here's what I have so far, some were obtained a few years ago but haven't really considered a collection until recently when I put them jn this display rack on my desk (vs drawers previously). Not super fancy, but like their look and functionality (cross, billetspin, schon, urban survival gear and lamy). I've been really into the Schon and Billetspint recently. Not looking to spend a fortune...

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Glencoe

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Just started to get more into pens recently. Also, in the early stages of learning calligraphy. Here's what I have so far, some were obtained a few years ago but haven't really considered a collection until recently when I put them jn this display rack on my desk (vs drawers previously). Not super fancy, but like their look and functionality (cross, billetspin, schon, urban survival gear and lamy). I've been really into the Schon and Billetspint recently. Not looking to spend a fortune…

Hello

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Looking for: Cross – Year of the Dog fountain pen https://rkwatchservice.com/looking-for-cross-year-of-the-dog-fountain-pen/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:49:02 +0000 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=977578 Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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JedB

Looking for the 2018, Cross - Year of the Dog fountain pen.

Please advise if you have one, or a source to one.

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JedB

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Looking for the 2018, Cross – Year of the Dog fountain pen.

Please advise if you have one, or a source to one.

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Fountain pen for a newbie https://rkwatchservice.com/fountain-pen-for-a-newbie/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 04:13:51 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fountain-pen-for-a-newbie.5459073/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Jeklotz

Would you guys be so kind as to recommend a fountain pen for somebody who knows almost nothing about them? Preferably something without too much of a learning curve. I'm guessing that something will take cartridges so I won't have to deal with an inkwell and something that won't leak. I'd like to stick with black and silver, sort of along the lines of a nice MB but with a budget of $200. Less is always nice but I don't want to sour the experience buying something that is sub par. I'd prefer...

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Jeklotz

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Would you guys be so kind as to recommend a fountain pen for somebody who knows almost nothing about them? Preferably something without too much of a learning curve. I'm guessing that something will take cartridges so I won't have to deal with an inkwell and something that won't leak. I'd like to stick with black and silver, sort of along the lines of a nice MB but with a budget of $200. Less is always nice but I don't want to sour the experience buying something that is sub par. I'd prefer…

Fountain pen for a newbie

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Parker 75’s (or other “that’s my pen” brands) https://rkwatchservice.com/parker-75s-or-other-thats-my-pen-brands/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 02:13:51 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/parker-75s-or-other-thats-my-pen-brands.5613485/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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clarosec

Pens are kind of like watches. I have lots. But for some reason the Parker 75 has always been my favourite. My dad used to let me use his ciselé, but never let me take it to school - so at 16 I bought a Parker Sonnet. That pen I also loved. It got me through all my notes and exams in high school and university, but it was fussy, prone to air pressure changes and blotting ink. It got worse after years of abuse. I switched to my Cross, but nice as it was, still not right.

Eventually I...

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clarosec

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Pens are kind of like watches. I have lots. But for some reason the Parker 75 has always been my favourite. My dad used to let me use his ciselé, but never let me take it to school – so at 16 I bought a Parker Sonnet. That pen I also loved. It got me through all my notes and exams in high school and university, but it was fussy, prone to air pressure changes and blotting ink. It got worse after years of abuse. I switched to my Cross, but nice as it was, still not right.

Eventually I…

Parker 75's (or other "that's my pen" brands)

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