Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 137 1946 Parker Vacumatic Golden Pearl

Today's pen back from the dead is a 1946 Parker Vacumatic in Golden Pearl celluloid. 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/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 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% off your purchase from LOCHBY by using the code SHOPNOW10 at checkout! https://lochby.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/CU2VNZe_fsE Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:08 - Introduction 03:03 - Triage the PVac 10:18 - The cap 14:26 - Replacing the Diaphragm 16:07 - Reinstalling the Pump 20:11 - Dip Testing the Nib 22:11 - Cap Polished 22:58 - Barrel Polished 23:37 - Reassembling the Cap Clip 24:57 - Filling the Vacumatic 26:07 - Writing Sample 27:18 - 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.