I just bought a Sheaffer pen on e-bay, and am waiting for it to arrive. The pen was listed as new condition. It comes with an italic nib, length is 133mm, diameter is 13mm, weight is 15 grams. Anyone have a clue what particular pen this might be? And any precautions, or instructions regarding preparation for first use?
This is my first pen, and I am want to make the most of it going well. I am also a new member. This is a great site. Here is the picture. [url="cgi.ebay.com/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250297576075"]NEW PEN PICTURES
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Hey Ben
Put a link to the auction and maybe someone will recognize it.
Steve
Put a link to the auction and maybe someone will recognize it.
Steve
Ah, depending on how you define "vintage", as this pen is a 1970's No Nonsense FP.
Is The pen worth the $24 (cost plus shipping)?
Sorry, but I don't think so.
You could have gotten a real nice Lamy Safari for the same.
Is The pen worth the $24 (cost plus shipping)?
Sorry, but I don't think so.
You could have gotten a real nice Lamy Safari for the same.
QUOTE (Glenn-SC @ Sep 28 2008, 10:43 PM) 
Ah, depending on how you define "vintage", as this pen is a 1970's No Nonsense FP.
Is The pen worth the $24 (cost plus shipping)?
Sorry, but I don't think so.
You could have gotten a real nice Lamy Safari for the same.
Is The pen worth the $24 (cost plus shipping)?
Sorry, but I don't think so.
You could have gotten a real nice Lamy Safari for the same.
I was not looking for a valuation. I simply want to know what model pen it is, and is there is anything I need to know before I ink it up.
Hi Ben
It is a no nonsense pen
Nothing special needed to get it started. Maybe flush the nib and feed in cold running water for a bit.
You may want to use a syringe to reconstitute the ink in the cartridges with distilled water.
Otherwise it's a nice pen and if YOU'RE happy who cares?
Good luck, have fun!
Steve
It is a no nonsense pen
Nothing special needed to get it started. Maybe flush the nib and feed in cold running water for a bit.
You may want to use a syringe to reconstitute the ink in the cartridges with distilled water.
Otherwise it's a nice pen and if YOU'RE happy who cares?
Good luck, have fun!
Steve
Hi Ben,
More info on the NoNonsense line is available here: http://www.penhero.com/PenGallery/Sheaffer...rNoNonsense.htm
They're classic pens, made and marketed as cheap and reliable, hence the name. They've survived a good long time and come in many many colours and patterns; read the article and you'll see what I mean. Not uncommon, but definitely a good starting point for getting to know vintage pens, as they are very reliable even after many years in use.
By the way, if you like that kind of thing, you can use one as an eyedropper pen (definition here), simply by greasing the barrel threads and filling the barrel up with ink. This adds another fun dimension to them.
I notice it's an italic nib; are you interested in calligraphy? If so, head over to the "penmanship" subforum and take a look.
Welcome to the FPN, and enjoy!
More info on the NoNonsense line is available here: http://www.penhero.com/PenGallery/Sheaffer...rNoNonsense.htm
They're classic pens, made and marketed as cheap and reliable, hence the name. They've survived a good long time and come in many many colours and patterns; read the article and you'll see what I mean. Not uncommon, but definitely a good starting point for getting to know vintage pens, as they are very reliable even after many years in use.
By the way, if you like that kind of thing, you can use one as an eyedropper pen (definition here), simply by greasing the barrel threads and filling the barrel up with ink. This adds another fun dimension to them.
I notice it's an italic nib; are you interested in calligraphy? If so, head over to the "penmanship" subforum and take a look.
Welcome to the FPN, and enjoy!
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