Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 105 1942 Parker Vacumatic: Golden or Silver Pearl??

Today's dead pen resurrection was a real head-scratcher. Is this pen a Golden Pearl Vacumatic or a Silver Pearl?? This pen is for sale. You can see the link to my sale page here: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds/post/1942-parker-vacumatic-golden-or-silver-pearl-140-us Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the review. If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths2.pdf Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlliedArmorer?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1888780927&from_page=listing My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/YIBBT97kXCo Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:12 - Introduction 00:57 - Beware of Pen Cases and Vintage Pens! 01:52 - Triage 04:46 - Who is J J Hughes? 05:51 - Triage Continued 07:16 - Ultrasonic Pen Flush 07:46 - Removing the Section 08:13 - Inspection Camera of Barrel 08:35 - Removing the Pump Attempt 1 09:00 - Removing the Pump Attempt 2 09:18 - Heating the Barrel 09:38 - Removing the Pump Attempt 3 10:07 - Examining the Pump 11:13 - Removing the Nib and Feed Attempt 1 12:12 - Removing the Nib and Feed Attempt 2 12:36 - Pellet Retainer is Glued?? 15:01 - Removing the Nib and Feed Attempt 3 15:17 - Examining the Nib 15:28 - Polishing the Nib 16:01 - Glue Everywhere! 16:39 - Cleaning Out Old Diaphragm 16:53 - Nib Polished 17:02 - Removing the Clip! Et Tu Glue? 18:24 - Polishing the Silver Clip 18:47 - Clip Polish Before and After 19:25 - Sanding and Cleaning the Barrel 20:18 - Replacing the Diaphragm Attempt 1 21:58 - Failed Attempt to Repair Pellet Retainer 22:28 - Replacing Pellet Retainer 24:04 - Replacing the Diaphragm Attempt 2 25:32 - Replacing the Pump in the Barrel 25:51 - Reinstalling the Nib and Feed 26:34 - Nib Dip Test 27:06 - Writing Test 2 After Tuning 27:51 - How to Tune a Nib 28:31 - Polishing the Barrel and Cap 29:10 - Barrel and Cap Polished 29:22 - Reassembling the Clip Attempt 1 30:17 - Reinstalling the Clip Attempt 2 30:49 - Thoughts Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Computer: Apple MacBook M4 Pro 12-Core CPU 16-Core GPU 24GB RAM 1TB SSD Cameras: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Akaso GoPro Graphics: Adobe Photoshop 2025 Video Editor: DaVinci Resolve 19 SEO: Tube Buddy Live Stream: OBS Studio 31 Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality! - Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players - Music licensed by: John Harrison - Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0 CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.