I joined the Forum recently to investigate buying a nos Legacy 2 which I did and am very happy about. During my late night hours of reading, my interest in a snorkel was kindled and I soon purchased a nos desk set on eBay just because it was a snorkel and sold for less than $25. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the fine, 14k point wrote very nicely even though I prefer a bold point and I like the feel of the pen even though it is rather thin for my taste. I may have to seek out other desk sets.

The pen filled a little the first time, but I do not seem to be able to get much ink, if any, into it now and I assume it needs a rebuild because of its age. Simply put, is it worth a $35 update? It is 6 ½ inches in length, brownish in color, has a 14kt. gold nib, but no white dot and the pen screws into the socket. Any input on dating the set? Thanks.

Lee

If you like writing with the fine point, then it's surely worth refurbishing. I too prefer putting more ink down (in fact I'm baffled how EF points can be so popular), but I find that I do have use for a fine point. I use fountain pens all day long at work (I'm a medical buyer) and sometimes I've got to fit notes into small white spaces that just aren't practical with the juicy stub in my pocket, so I always have at least one (ok, just one) pen with a fine point ready to go.

Your pen is from somewhere between '53 and '59; if you can post a picture one of the experts may be able to be more specific than that.

Tim

Lee;

The set would follow when they made snorkels in general 1952-1959. You have the open nib brown pen which is the lower line - not having the white dot. I find these fun to fix myself but, if you are not inclined I would say it is worth sending out certainly.

Roger W.

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I will attempt a photo attachment. All of my high end pens are broad and I did buy a fine Lamy once just to see how it was, but it is a steel nib and pretty scratchy. But I must admit my writing is a little more legible with this point and it is really smooth on good paper. I think I will give it a remake and watch for a nos or mint higher end snorkel. Thanks.

Lee

Very nice find! I'd not hesitate to restore the pen and put it to use if I have one like that.

Hmm... I think I've to update my wish list now.