The Restoration Ledger

Restoration Journal

Notes on individual restorations, model identification, and what actually goes into bringing a vintage pen back to reliable use.

August 31, 2026
1939 Pepsi Cola Advertising Pen
A late-1930s Pepsi-Cola advertising fountain pen brought back to working order with a careful, preservation-first restoration. The original lettering survived beautifully, the filling system was rebuilt, and one unusually clear ink window made this pen especially memorable.