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Hi I have an imperial 444 and the silver body is just in terrible condition, with many marks on it. Any tips on how to restore the colour of the pen.

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I think the Sheaffer 444 is actually designated Triumph rather than Imperial (at least mine is!). Is the pen actually silver or silver plated or is it brushed chrome? If it is silver, then unless the marks are actually scratches but are tarnishing of the silver then a silver polish, such as Goddards may restore the lustre. If it is brushed chrome then a metal polish may help unless of course the marks are actually deep scratches. I use MAAS Metal Polish, available from Lakeland and others.

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I have checked the website see link and it appears that the Sheaffer 444 was only produced in brushed chrome as the 444XG with a gold plated clip - and as a 444 with a chrome clip. The 440 was available in brushed chrome or a number of solid colours. The model is sometimes referred to as a Triumph Imperial perhaps erroneously. http://www.sheaffertarga.com/imperial%20and%20triumph/imperial%20write%20up.html

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Favourite pens in my collection (in alpha order): Caran d'Ache Ecridor Chevron F and Leman Black/Silver F; Parker 51 Aerometric M and F; Parker 61 Insignia M, Parker Duofold Senior F; Platinum #3776 Century M; Sailor 1911 Black/Gold 21 Kt M; Sheaffer Crest Palladium M/F; Sheaffer Prelude Silver/Palladium Snakeskin Pattern F; Waterman Carene Deluxe Silver F

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love these pens!

I have a sheaffer imperial 797 gold plated fp/mp set,

and a lovely blue minty chalk marked target set- never inked.

 

Too many pens...

Sometimes the cat needs a new cat toy. And sometimes I need a new pen.

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