Snorkel

[BigFoot]

I just picked up a Snorkel pen and pencil set. The pen needs a bit of TLC, I am guessing a sack, Gasket and a good cleaning. There is really nowhere left open in the Dallas area to take it. Where would you recommend sending it?

 

[Jut]

Send it to Danny Fudge. His turn around time is about 2 weeks.

 

[Radium]

I've never dealt with him personally however I've heard good things about Danny Fudge and reports say his repair service is excellent with a one year warranty and also very reasonable repair prices. His online shop name is The Write Pen.

 

[Radium]

Oh wow! Well then that settles it a double recommendation within minutes for Danny!

 

[Slivovitz]

Make that another recommendation for Danny Fudge.

However, even though you're sending it out, you may find it interesting to read what the restoration process is like. If so, you might like to read this.

 

[Vacumatic]

And another recommendation for Danny. I would do 90% of restorations myself but not a snorkel, too many fiddly bits to go wrong.

Whilst the pen is with an expert it is the perfect time to have the nib tuned just for you and worked to the size of your handwriting, ink flow, cursive or printing style.

The safest option is for a smooth writing nib and a medium nib.

edit - Just had a look at Dannys prices, very good value.

 

[BigFoot]

Thanks guys. I have dipped it I like the nib, but then I am a boring non italic medium nib guy.

 

[Jut]

Did you get one with the open face nib or conical nib? The open faced nibs were on the more "economical" snorkels, but they all work equally well imho...actually, the only snorkel I still own is an "Admiral" which is the a lower end one with an open faced gold nib, which I kept because it was my favorite writer.

 

[BigFoot]

It's a Clipper so middle of the road. $50.00 I debated back and forth because I figured it would need an overhaul, but since it had the tags and instructions I just thought why not.

 

[Jut]

Well, I'm glad you didn't over think things too much, because $50 is a steal for that pen; Congratulations!

 

[jar_]

I just picked up a Snorkel pen and pencil set. The pen needs a bit of TLC, I am guessing a sack, Gasket and a good cleaning. There is really nowhere left open in the Dallas area to take it. Where would you recommend sending it?

Scott. You know there is a fair size pen show each year in Dallas and it's likely Danny might even be there. It's just a couple weeks away. He's listed as one of this year's vendors.

 

[airmech]

Scott, I had Danny fix one of my pens either last year or the one before. Did a great job for me!

Tom

 

[nemo]

I just picked up a Snorkel pen and pencil set. The pen needs a bit of TLC, I am guessing a sack, Gasket and a good cleaning. There is really nowhere left open in the Dallas area to take it. Where would you recommend sending it?

Ever get that pen restored, Scott?

 

[BigFoot]

Ever get that pen restored, Scott?

I did Doug. Danny did it for me at the Pen Show in Dallas. I really like it, I want to find another with a Medium Nib and try restoring it myself.

 

[jar_]

I did Doug. Danny did it for me at the Pen Show in Dallas. I really like it, I want to find another with a Medium Nib and try restoring it myself.

Sam & Frank from Pendemonium will be at the Dallas show this year and likely have several nice snorkels available. Drop Sam an email and she will make sure to bring some for you to check out.