Vintage fountain pen restored to gleaming condition Damaged vintage fountain pen before restoration
Vintage fountain pen restored to gleaming condition Damaged vintage fountain pen before restoration

Preserving History, One Pen at a Time

Your grandfather's cherished pen doesn't have to live in a drawer. Jesse Clayton Hill offers expert restoration and repair to bring your treasured vintage fountain pens back to their former glory, ensuring they write again, beautifully.

Our Restoration Capabilities

Nib & Feed Service

Expert tuning, straightening, repair, and precise replacement of damaged nibs and feeds across a wide range of vintage models.

Filling System Repair

From lever and button filler sac replacements to complex piston seal repairs, we bring your pen's ink delivery back to life.

Structural Repair

Meticulous crack identification, sealing, and replacement part fabrication to restore the structural integrity of your treasured instrument.

Cosmetic Refurbishing

Professional polishing, plating restoration, and precise engraving retracing to revive the aesthetic brilliance of your pen.

Restoration Showcase

A gleaming 1940s Parker Vacumatic fountain pen after full restoration.
A 1940s Parker Vacumatic, now gleaming and fully functional after full disassembly, diaphragm replacement, and body polish.
A 1920s Waterman fountain pen, cap crack invisibly repaired.
A 1920s Waterman with a repaired cap crack, fused and stabilized to be cosmetically invisible.
A vintage Conklin fountain pen, fully refinished to original color and shine.
A vintage Conklin that has been fully refinished, its original color and shine restored after decades of oxidation.

The Restoration Process

1.

Initial Assessment

Submit clear photos and a detailed description of your pen. We'll provide a preliminary evaluation and secure shipping instructions.

2.

Detailed Quote

Upon receiving your pen, we conduct a thorough inspection to provide a detailed, no-obligation quote for the required restoration work.

3.

The Work Begins

Once you approve the quote, our meticulous craftsmanship commences, treating every component with historical respect and technical precision.

4.

Return & Guarantee

Your restored pen is returned, fully functional and beautiful, often with replaced parts. All our work is backed by a 1-year guarantee.

Start Your Pen's Revival

Ready to see your vintage pen write again? Fill out the form below to begin the assessment process for its expert restoration.