How Bad Is This Sheaffer?

[bobtheman]

I came across this old fountain pen that I know nothing about. I would like to get it working and wanted to see how bad off it is. The feeder looks broke to my noob eyes, it's missing what I guess is the pump lever. the nib is gold and reads "sheaffer feather lovely 5". How bad is this and is it worth fixing?

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[redbike]

The feed looks ok to me, though I'm an amateur. Others may differ. I've never replaced a lever, but a professional could certainly do it. The pen is one of Sheaffer's less expensive pens; looks like a Craftsman, but I'm not positive. Good luck.

[Ron Z]

The clip is whacked off center, you have some celluloid shrinkage, the lever is broken... If it came to you free, the charge to restore would not be objectionable. Replacing the lever tedious but not impossible by any stretch. A #5 Feather Touch (not "lovely" though it may be to write with) is worth about $35. Whether or not you have it restored is up to you.

Check out this page for more information on the pen.

[OcalaFlGuy]

OP, you can get a close preview to how the pen will write when repaired.

 

Submerge the nib in ink and leave it there for about 30 seconds. Lightly blot just the excess off.

 

The Ebonite feed will absorb a good bit of ink. The flow won't be as nice as when the pen is filled but you can at least

get a general idea of how the nib feels.

 

My main ink test pen is a Dead Sheaffer Touchdown filler that I use mainly for it absorbent and easy to rinse feed.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[bobtheman]

I did receive the pen at no cost. I plan to dip the nib in ink tonight to see how it writes. Where can I buy parts for this thing? Also, this feeder screws out right? I take the nib out and then screw out the feeder?

[Ron Z]

The feed does not screw out. The nib and feed are a friction fit in the section.

 

I would do some digging and reading before starting to repair the pen. Just because you didn't pay anything for it doesn't mean that it doesn't have value!