Hello Paul.

I'm one of the members here that does the restorations. In looking through your photos. I have one suggestion to help you out. My suggestion is to stop worrying. You did a fine job. Your dad would be proud.

Christian

Hello All, I come across this subject quite frequently. I'll offer my 2 cents worth of info on it. From all of the Mitchell reels I've restored, and the hundreds of others I have in my shop, I have not yet seen one that has the engraving filled in with white with the exception of my 2nd Version Half...

Hi Rockape.
I'm Christian, I restored the reel in the photos. I'd be happy to help you out.