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Greetings, Sheaffer fans! I recently acquired a couple of (old?) Sheaffer pens as part of a miscellaneous drawerful of pens I got at an auction. Most were total junk, but three or four, including these two that appear to be a matched pair, weren't totally beyond the pale. I have no clue what model/type they are, though, and was hoping one of you could help me out. Please forgive the amateur photography. ;)

 

One says on the nib: Feather Touch / Made in USA / 5 / 14 K

 

The other says on the nib: Sheaffer / Lifetime / Reg US Pat Off / Made in USA / 14K

 

Any help y'all can offer would be much appreciated!

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They are not a pair, but they are both made from the Carmine striated celluloid.

 

I believe the first pen is an Admiral and the second is a vacuum-fil "Triumph."

 

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The one on the left is a Sheaffer Craftsman. Have you replaced the sac on a lever filler before? It's not terribly difficult, all you need is a sac, shellac, and a hair drier.

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Not to mention the Cadet and Sovereign also came in wire band models. All very confusing!! A "23" on the nib is a Cadet, a"33" a Craftsman and a "79" a Sovereign.

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Whew! Lots of little details -- glad I asked rather than trying to figure it all out for myself! Thanx for the info, folx. :)

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Actually, it's an Admiral. The "wire" band on the cap was common to the Craftsman and Admiral, but only the Admiral had the #5 point.

You're correct Ernst. Although my mistake is apparently a common one, in doing a little research myself I found this "Craftsman" with a Feathertouch nib for sale at peytonstreetpens.com (http://www.peytonstreetpens.com/sheaffer-craftsman-350-carmine-striated-fine-feather-touch-nib-lever-filler-superior.html).

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