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My Snorkel collection is my oldest and biggest collection.

What could be better then collecting pens that were so popular in the past and have the smartest and most complex filling mechanism.

All this good stuff for relative affordable price and endless amount of variations.

Currently I own 40 pens but I keep looking and buying them when I get the chance.

You could say its a work in progress :thumbup:

 

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Goodness, that's a gaggle of Snorkels!

 

But man are they beautiful looking, and those lined caps are hard to beat. Nice job on the collection.

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I've just started, I have a snorkel desk pen and I think a burgundy autograph or signature that was my father's (it's the same as the burgundy pen in your picture - 7th from the left). Love these pens.

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WOW GoodGuy, that's insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I love snorkel's. I've probably owned over 50 of them, but am down to two now.

 

What a great collection you've accumulated.

 

Someday I'd like to acquire the illusive periwinkle without paying 300. :)

 

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Goodguy, great collection. I also collect snorkels. I love them and think they are great pens. There is an amazing variety of nibs and colors available. I have been lucky enough to find a few flexes, italics, and music nibs among my collection. I hope to be closing in on a reverse trim black one soon, a very elusive variant to find. I noticed yours next to the autograph!!

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Hi,

 

Very impressive!

 

And educational, for me at least - I hadn't realised that some Snorkies, other than the PFM I, are not 'white dot'

 

OR

 

Is the white dot just not visible (above the clip)? located at the 'south end' of the barrel perhaps?

 

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WOW GoodGuy, that's insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I love snorkel's. I've probably owned over 50 of them, but am down to two now.

 

What a great collection you've accumulated.

 

Someday I'd like to acquire the illusive periwinkle without paying 300. :)

 

Dave

Yes the Periwinkle is a tough one to find, I own only one and hope to get 2 more in the future.

 

Goodguy, great collection. I also collect snorkels. I love them and think they are great pens. There is an amazing variety of nibs and colors available. I have been lucky enough to find a few flexes, italics, and music nibs among my collection. I hope to be closing in on a reverse trim black one soon, a very elusive variant to find. I noticed yours next to the autograph!!

Yes the black with silver trim was a lucky pen to find, took me a long while to get my greesy hands on it.

Glad you are enjoying your collection too.

 

Hi,

 

Very impressive!

 

And educational, for me at least - I hadn't realised that some Snorkies, other than the PFM I, are not 'white dot'

 

OR

 

Is the white dot just not visible (above the clip)? located at the 'south end' of the barrel perhaps?

 

Bye,

S1

Some of the models the cheaper ones came without a white dot like the Special, Admiral, Sarsatoga and Sovereign.

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Maybe, just maybe, it would be nice to see the Sheaffer's in a Sheaffer's' display, not in a Waterman's :blush:

Well I used what I have but you do make a good point.

If you want you can send me your Sheaffer trays and I will be happy to use them for the next Snorkel shoot.

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Well I used what I have but you do make a good point.

If you want you can send me your Sheaffer trays and I will be happy to use them for the next Snorkel shoot.

Actually I don't know if there are any trays from Sheaffer (and big ones, too) - hence the smiling face.

I just noticed the brand name and thought it's a nice touch of irony from your side :thumbup:

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So you guys are the reason I can't find my first Snorkel! Take pity on a girl who arrived late on the scene - sell me one :notworthy1:

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Well I used what I have but you do make a good point.

If you want you can send me your Sheaffer trays and I will be happy to use them for the next Snorkel shoot.

Actually I don't know if there are any trays from Sheaffer (and big ones, too) - hence the smiling face.

I just noticed the brand name and thought it's a nice touch of irony from your side :thumbup:

Nah, I bought these trays way, way back.

Dont care much about the Waterman sticker on it but they are well made and been serving me well :)

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Snorkels are my biggest pen passion too. I currently have PFM number 23 and 24 on their way to me now. One more and I will have all 25 base models.

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Snorkels are my biggest pen passion too. I currently have PFM number 23 and 24 on their way to me now. One more and I will have all 25 base models.

PFM ha ?

 

Those are amazing pens, had 2 in the past.

I really should get another one!

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Just WOW! I just got my first snorkel this week. A black Statesman. To think about the tech that went into the filling system way back then is truly amazing! Awesome collection! I really want one of those silver trim blacks!

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Snorkels are my biggest pen passion too. I currently have PFM number 23 and 24 on their way to me now. One more and I will have all 25 base models.

PFM ha ?

 

Those are amazing pens, had 2 in the past.

I really should get another one!

 

Amir,

 

Is there any reason why your collection focuses on the thin models only?

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Snorkels are my biggest pen passion too. I currently have PFM number 23 and 24 on their way to me now. One more and I will have all 25 base models.

PFM ha ?

 

Those are amazing pens, had 2 in the past.

I really should get another one!

 

Amir,

 

Is there any reason why your collection focuses on the thin models only?

Yes few reasons

 

I actually love its simplicity, pen was made at a time that it was supposed to be Sheaffer's best seller and fight the new trend of the BP.

Was made in endless colours and models.

Pen is easy to find and in most cases is very affordable.

Pen has the most complex filling system ever made but is very reliable.

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:crybaby: Oh No! I just bought my first Snorkel (an Admiral) and it got a 'Wellnesstreat' :cloud9: by Fountainbel to get it into tiptop shape.

I did not want to know how many models there are out there......

:unsure: I do not want to buy more Snorkies....I do not want to buy more Snorkies I do not need an other Snorkel I have to keep control :unsure: Please don't let me be temped by this very impressive collection. :huh:

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