Five (5) Latex Rubber Sacs, size 16 necked short
Brand new sacs, size 16 (an easy sliding fit inside barrels up to 1/4" ID, 6.35mm) and necked for a tighter fit, especially on smaller section nipples. This is one of the most useful sac sizes, and will fit a wide range of popular standard-sized lever-filling and button-filling pens. Overall length is 2 1/8" (54mm) so may be on the short side for pens with longer barrels.
These sacs are fresh production for the Pen Sac Company in California, which took over the ink sac production department of White Rubber -- the leading suppliers of sacs to the pen industry from the 1920s through the 1980s. While other materials have their advantages when there are special requirements, for general usage latex sacs remain the best overall choice. Latex sacs are best attached with shellac.
NOTE: Latex sacs are made by dip-molding, so sacs will vary slightly in wall thickness and exterior diameter. Sac sizes are nominal, and indicate that a given sac will easily fit through a hole n/64 inch (1 inch = 25.4 mm) in diameter, "n" being the sac size. For more information on sac choice, please see the Pen Sac Primer on our website. For more sac sizes and materials, see our other eBay listings.
We have over 25 years of experience in vintage pen restoration and tuning. Unless otherwise noted, our pens have been fully reconditioned and are ready to write. Authenticity is guaranteed.
Payment
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Terms of Sale
We strongly believe in full and explicit description of any condition problems or flaws, and in very conservative grading. We stand behind our descriptions -- buy with confidence.
About Us
vintagepens is run by David Nishimura (Vintage Pens LLC) based in historic Providence, Rhode Island. David has been buying, selling, and writing about old writing instruments since the late 1980s. He has been on eBay since 1997, the same year he launched one of the first vintage pen collecting websites. David is an active pen history blogger, and a regular presence on pen collecting forums and social media, as well as at traditional pen shows.
Ink Sac Basics: Selecting the Correct Sac Size
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