Sulekha Lever filled pen- Vintage Indian pen- restored and ink tested.
I had detailed on this pen earlier in this blog, here is the link : << http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3521294604118768582#editor/target=post;postID=8845921398352227059;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=28;src=postname >>
The pen had the filling system not working. I managed to oil up the lever mechanism and fit a ink sac cannibalized from a Her 329 and got the pen working normal. Found holding about 10 to 12 drops of ink, which is the capacity of a Hero/Wing sung sac.
The pen was found fitted with a new Panther nib that was a bit scratchy. Some good tuning with micromesh 12000 and the nib is quite smooth now, a little feedback still remains though. The writing test was quite enjoyable, fine ink-flow.
Though not known to me exactly, I read somewhere that the early Sulekha pens were modeled after British pen designs. I would need to find out more about this aspect. But the physical shape of this pen is very fascinating to my eyes. The barrel step down and continues further about 22 mm into the cap-holding thread and then comes the section about19 mm long. Other end of the barrel tapers down to almost a point, though this is not uniform conical-rather a straight side and a curved side wrapped around. I have seem some vintage pens photo showing similar curvature- there must be a name too for this peculiar profile. The cap is having a tall rounded finial and a very gradual taper to the cap-band. Overall look is that of a Classic old vintage. The clip is solid brass with ornate
"Shulekha "- lettering. There are those dual cap bands that nicely complete the picture. This old pen is really quite a stunning looker.
Writing balance is excellent and the light comfortable feel ! Somewhat like holding a dip pen of olden days. I would need to get some good plastic polish to fully restore this pen. I am really grateful to the donor for this piece of history.
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