One of the most common problems with Parker 61's is a missing arrow.

So I decided to start making my own arrows. Since I have one complete (with arrow) pen, I use it as a guide for size and form.

I take a fine sheet of aluminum metal. Using scissors I start cutting a rough arrow form.

The final form is done using a Dremel and carefully trimming the contour until it matches the original arrow.

The arrow is then glued with cyanoacrylate glue. After a couple of hours the surfaces are polished with very fine sandpaper and polish.

Here is the final result:

- original (teal P61)

- two fabricated arrows (black and gray P61)

Are they perfect? Not yet. But they match my requirements and I had a lot of fun doing it!

Regards,

fernobre

Hello all

new to this forum, but not so new to fountain pen collecting, repairing and using. I really like to search and find a old damaged or neglected pen and bringing it back to life.

fernobre

What a great research work! Thank you, Vasco, for sharing this interesting information.
 
I do also have a similar pen, Pelikan 100N EMEGE, and can confirm some of the characteristics you mentioned: piston shaft, cork locking mechanism. I repaired my pen some years ago (replacement of the cork) and since then is running (writing) without problems.
 
The pen belonged to a relative and unfortunately I do not have any further info about his history.