Book 3 — Fountain-Pen Wrench

The Eraser Aids in Gripping the Barrel

Experiencing considerable difficulty in unfastening the parts of my fountain pen, I pressed into service an eraser in the method illustrated. The grip on the pen parts was positive and resulted in quickly releasing them without marring the surface or injuring the fingers.—Contributed by Charles R. Mellen, Jr., Geneva, N. Y.