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96discose7 · 26 November 2009, 06:54 AM

THIS is the man....
http://www.wmur.com/video/21512137/index.html

or his web site

http://richardspens.com/

-A

shandy · 26 November 2009, 08:06 AM

Thank you so much for this. Richard, quite rightly is one of the God's of the fountain pen world. A man who can weave magic. People like him and John Mottishaw are worth more than their weight in Gold IMHO

Lol-x · 26 November 2009, 12:12 PM

Thanks that was a very cool video

It is interesting what he says that a pen "is the most intimate personal accessory". That kind of goes hand in hand with a quality watch IMHO.

Man that guy is busy. I love the line of that pen which is used to write about 1/2 way through the video. The line width variation is incredible.......very stylish.

onkyo · 26 November 2009, 03:42 PM

Great video....

17 weeks turn around for a pen. That is one busy guy!

shandy · 26 November 2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Great video....

17 weeks turn around for a pen. That is one busy guy!

These guys all have a backlog, they are amazing folks. I know John Mottishaw is about the same.

r7sjm117 · 29 December 2010, 08:02 AM

Thank you for the post.

pb2au · 29 December 2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shandy

These guys all have a backlog, they are amazing folks. I know John Mottishaw is about the same.

Richard Binder and John Mottishaw are both good.

If you want to avoid backlog you can catch Richard at pen shows around the US where he can fix on the spot.

If you are looking for someone in Canada, I would recommend Sean Gosse at Pen RX. His web site is www.penrx.ca.

I have no affiliation but have used him on two occasions. He is quicker that Richard or John and I don't have to worry about the border.

Sanj

Skullring · 29 December 2010, 03:22 PM

I couldn't agree more. I have a 1943 Parker Vacumatic that I bought from Richard that I am in love with. I hardly pick up any of my other pens since this one writes so well.

2careless · 29 December 2010, 04:42 PM

Nice Phillip! Those Vacs are so beautiful and weigh with just right balance.
Tried one at a pen gathering, just fantastic! Are both of yours cursive italic fine?

Skullring · 30 December 2010, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Nice Phillip! Those Vacs are so beautiful and weigh with just right balance.
Tried one at a pen gathering, just fantastic! Are both of yours cursive italic fine?

Thanks Kai. I think they would both just be considered a fine nib not cursive italic. I could be wrong here are some better shots of the nibs. What do you think?

2careless · 30 December 2010, 06:34 AM

Nice! They look F or EF to me. I believe on the pen with black ink you can write on the reverse side of the nib and it should be EF or EEF.

Lion · 30 December 2010, 12:04 PM

Kai, you know what I've found interesting(and maybe it's always been true) but I can use the backside of my MontBlancs and write beautifully and create a finer line!!!

Skullring · 30 December 2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Nice! They look F or EF to me. I believe on the pen with black ink you can write on the reverse side of the nib and it should be EF or EEF.

Yes I think I would call them both fine. The reverse of the nib is probably Extra Fine.
I think they would both be considered a duo-nib as they write very well with an extremely fine line when using the reverse of the nib.

Perdu · 2 January 2011, 12:03 PM

I sent him my MB 149 a couple of weeks ago. He quoted me 14 weeks. He's "Binderising" it. In the meantime I have my trusty 146, which I've had for 23 years.

2careless · 2 January 2011, 12:24 PM

There are a couple more nibmeisters in US - Greg Minuskin (http://gregminuskin.com/) and Mike Masuyama (http://www.mikeitwork.com/NibRepair.html)

Both have very good reputation. Their waiting periods aren't that long, around 6 weeks I think.

For folks in UK, that will be John Sorowka in Oxford, but he hates people call him nibmeister, so don't :-)

Lol-x · 2 January 2011, 12:51 PM

I just sent my 149 to Greg Minuskin, so I'll give a report when I get it back.

Lol-x · 3 January 2011, 10:15 AM

I forgot to mention.

Greg Minuskin was an employee of Rolex for many years.
He worked in the Beverley Hills Rolex Service Centre and was the repair shop supervisor.

Greg is a qualified watchmaker from the WOSTEP School in Neuchatel, Switzerland.

Greg is no stranger to precision and quality.

http://gregminuskin.com/

Lion · 4 January 2011, 01:29 AM

Good luck Steve, maybe you will get it back in less than 14 weeks!!!

26 November 2009, 06:54 AM	#1
96discose7 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Andy Location: Somersworth NH Watch: Sub Posts: 109	If you need a Fountain Pen Repaired..... THIS is the man.... http://www.wmur.com/video/21512137/index.html or his web site http://richardspens.com/ -A

26 November 2009, 12:12 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Thanks that was a very cool video It is interesting what he says that a pen "is the most intimate personal accessory". That kind of goes hand in hand with a quality watch IMHO. Man that guy is busy. I love the line of that pen which is used to write about 1/2 way through the video. The line width variation is incredible.......very stylish. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

29 December 2010, 03:22 PM	#8
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	I couldn't agree more. I have a 1943 Parker Vacumatic that I bought from Richard that I am in love with. I hardly pick up any of my other pens since this one writes so well. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

30 December 2010, 12:04 PM	#12
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Kai, you know what I've found interesting(and maybe it's always been true) but I can use the backside of my MontBlancs and write beautifully and create a finer line!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 January 2011, 12:03 PM	#14
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I sent him my MB 149 a couple of weeks ago. He quoted me 14 weeks. He's "Binderising" it. In the meantime I have my trusty 146, which I've had for 23 years. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

26 November 2009, 08:06 AM	#2
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Thank you so much for this. Richard, quite rightly is one of the God's of the fountain pen world. A man who can weave magic. People like him and John Mottishaw are worth more than their weight in Gold IMHO

26 November 2009, 03:42 PM	#4
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great video.... 17 weeks turn around for a pen. That is one busy guy!

29 December 2010, 08:02 AM	#6
r7sjm117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Las Vegas Watch: depends on the day Posts: 15	Thank you for the post.

29 December 2010, 04:42 PM	#9
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Nice Phillip! Those Vacs are so beautiful and weigh with just right balance. Tried one at a pen gathering, just fantastic! Are both of yours cursive italic fine?

30 December 2010, 06:34 AM	#11
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Nice! They look F or EF to me. I believe on the pen with black ink you can write on the reverse side of the nib and it should be EF or EEF.

2 January 2011, 12:24 PM	#15
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	There are a couple more nibmeisters in US - Greg Minuskin (http://gregminuskin.com/) and Mike Masuyama (http://www.mikeitwork.com/NibRepair.html) Both have very good reputation. Their waiting periods aren't that long, around 6 weeks I think. For folks in UK, that will be John Sorowka in Oxford, but he hates people call him nibmeister, so don't :-)

2 January 2011, 12:51 PM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	I just sent my 149 to Greg Minuskin, so I'll give a report when I get it back. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

3 January 2011, 10:15 AM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	I forgot to mention. Greg Minuskin was an employee of Rolex for many years. He worked in the Beverley Hills Rolex Service Centre and was the repair shop supervisor. Greg is a qualified watchmaker from the WOSTEP School in Neuchatel, Switzerland. Greg is no stranger to precision and quality. http://gregminuskin.com/ __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 January 2011, 01:29 AM	#18
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Good luck Steve, maybe you will get it back in less than 14 weeks!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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