Shangas
I'll Lock Up
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Hahaha, reading you two guys is just hilarious. Nah, I'm pretty sure it's pewter. I don't think it's steel. It doesn't have the look to it.
I recently spruced up my inkwell with a dash of Brasso. Here's what it looks like now:
You can see my restoration of my vintage bakelite Esterbrook inkwell here. I have since gotten pens for it as well. I don't use it with ink very often because it's a pain to clean it with the ink reservoir.
I recall when you were given that inkwell (when we met at the Cicada Club, I think in 2009), and I was hoping to find some dip pens for you. Do you still need them? One would likely have a red barrel, and the other clear. The metal bands are not easy to find, but they would complete the unit. And good clean-up job!
You can see my restoration of my vintage bakelite Esterbrook inkwell here. I have since gotten pens for it as well. I don't use it with ink very often because it's a pain to clean it with the ink reservoir.