I finally got my first ever Sheaffer pen and it is great. I do have a couple questions about it. First, what is the purpose behind the upswept nib? The Legacy writes beautifully and glides across the paper. Perhaps the upturned nib contributes to that? Second, do I need to regularly lube the Touchdown mechanism? Seems like the Touchdown sleeve maintains a close fit with the converter. Silicone grease?


Thanks,

- jason

Hi, Jason,

I recognized the name - Sheaffer Legacy - as a fountain pen I was previously researching and then went to PenCity.com after I read your message to see examples (pictures below).

Brushed 22K Gold

Palladium Deep Cut

Which Sheaffer Legacy did you get? I only know of newer Legacy models. Are there vintage Legacies? I'm assuming that Sheaffer has more Legacy styles than the two I included. Beautiful looking fountain pen, any which way.

What do you mean by "upturned" nib? The picture that comes to my mind with that term is that the nib is bent upwards. Is this what you meant or is it a fountain pen description term I have yet to learn? If it looks differently from the examples above, could you try to include a photo? This is a curious thing.

Thanks and enjoy your new Sheaffer

I believe I am mistaken and the pen is actually a Legacy II. I purchased it from Ricky (pen#4)

http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...showtopic=77268

Here's some photos of what I mean. The nib is ever so slightly upswept.





A slightly different angle:

Congratulations on your legacy! They are outstandingly awesome pens

The upturned nib, if I believe correctly, is supposed to give the nib a better "touch angle" in relation to the paper. Many of the Targas, the Imperials, and the current Valors have the same feature.

On the lubing part I don't really know how often should one apply silicon grease (not anything else, though). But if your pen was new old stock or in storage for a couple of years I suggest it would be good to give it a touchup.

Thanks--I have used silicon grease to revitalize old touchdown filler pens, but never thought to grease my new ones!

Enjoy your Legacy. I have become so enamored of them that I am considering selling my collection and buying just Legacy. They combine everything I like in Sheaffer and are as lovely as jewels.

Steve

These are outstanding pens. The Fort Madison made inlaid nibs are among the best ever made by anyone, anywhere.

I thoroughly enjoy using my Legacies and know that you will, also.

Congratulations on obtaining your Legacy fountain pen Jason. I fell in love with the legacy range when I purchased a Legacy Heritage. I have since purchased NOS of the Legacy I and Legacy II. All are wonderful pens to use. I hope you get as much enjoyment as I have from these lovely pens.

David

Had my 3 inlaid nibs now for 5, 2, and 1 year respectively. My two later ones have a bit more of the upslope of which you speak. I find those two write the best. As for lubricating the touchdown mech. I'll let you know as soon as I try it, but haven't had to yet.

Good luck with your new one.

Hi,

Legacys are amongst my favourite pens, I have five (maybe six have to check) mainly Legacy Is & IIs, a couple are everyday users at least one hasn't been inked (a nice Gunmetal Legacy II which I have just never got round to using). thye have the added advantage of the pseudo Touchdown filling system but can also take cartridges if you prefer.

Legacy II I think has a more positive cap closure my most used Legacy I which was a bit tatty when I bought it sometimes loses it's cap in some of my pen cases.

Great pens very underrated and can be picked up for quite good prices if yoy look around.

Enjoy your pen.

Andy

This one is my daily writer for now and I'm loving it. The inlaid nib is a head-turner. I've been having issues with the pen writing dry periodically (I've posted in the pen repair forum) and it sometimes goes completely dry. I have to pump the Touchdown mechanism slightly to get the ink flowing again. I've no idea why this happens as I've done my usual water flushing prior to the first fill. I did re-grind the medium nib to a XXF, but that has never caused a flow issue like this before. I'm a bit stumped on this problem.

I've been after a Legacy for a while now but I just can't justify shelling out that kind of money at the moment - so I make do with my Targas and my cadmium yellow Imperial. I just love those inlaid nibs - the best nibs I've ever written with - there is simply no comparison in my book. I hope you tire of your new Legacy soon J-san....... then you can sell it to me!

I agree about the inlaid nib being a head-turner. But no one in my circle ever turns their heads. I feel like I would have noticed it from 50 feet away even before I started using fountain pens. But people in meetings are oblivious. It sucks. I pull it out of my pocket and feel like a spotlight has snapped on. Then I uncap it and hear chimes. Then I realize that as far as my coworkers know, I am using a BIC.

The pleasure of using a fine pen is mostly personal. But I wish just once, someone would say, hey, Steve, is that a Legacy? Or even a Sheaffer.