Friends of the Archive
The friendship which is based on the same passion and the support
Support the Archive
I run this project alone to document, restore and archive vintage fountain pens for future generations.
Every contribution – big or small – makes a difference
There are many ways to help the project grow and keep historic pens alive.
Restoration stuff
If you have some parts, broken pens, materials or tools which you don’t need and could share. you can help us by providing these to us and help to restore a future pens. The restoration manuals might be handily too.
You can help by donating:
how your contribution becomes part of the archive
Parts Arrive
Your parts, pens or materials are received and carefully stored.
Restoration &
Identification
Pens are cleaned,
repaired and identified. Research helps uncover their history.
Documentation
Detailed photographs. measurements and notes are added to the digital archive.
Preservation
Some pens become part of the Pens permanent Happy Archive Museum.
Education & Videos
Selected restorations are futured on the Happy Pens YouTube channel.
Sustainable Growth
Some restored pens may be offered for sale. Found are reinvested into tools, research and archive development.
Nothing Is Wasted
Even incomplete pens, damaged parts or unidentified pieces can help restore other pens, identify missing components or preserve historical information. Every contribution has value.
Thank you
Your Support helps preserve the art of fine writing and the history behind of every pen. You are now part of this archive and it’s future.
from past restorations
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After
Waterman 52 Red ripple
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Waterman 52 Red ripple
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