Latest Update: I've now opened the pen up to see what's inside - that gives us a better idea of what needs to be done. So far, so good...

I'm trying something a little different with this museum exhibit - turning into a bit more of a story. This is just the first part - getting the pen, and having a look around the outside of it. Next, I'll update this post when I've opened it up, and checked a bit further into what needs doing with it. I'll keep updating as I work on it, and try to turn it from car boot sale junk into a nice usable pen.

If I succeed, it should make a nice 'how-to' for getting and fixing a vintage pen. If I make a mess of it, it can act as a warning to you all on how not to treat a vintage pen.

The story starts at Radcliffe Car Boot Sale...