Another Sheaffer Question I'm Afraid

[Cob]

I am new to Sheaffer - my specialities are Mabie Todd and Onoto.

 

I am grateful for the advice I received about my Balance pen. This time the question concerns an Australian Snorkel, wide cap band and single colour barrel nib.

 

I have had one or two Snorkels in the past, but this one has surprised me: the nib is truly full-flex, something I never expected to find on a Sheaffer - especially a Snorkel.

 

Are such nibs uncommon?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Cob

[Sarj]

Yes they are scarce and desirable.

Particularly if they are the conical "Triumph" nibs.

The regular open nibs are a bit more common but still hard to find.

Snorkels were popular at the height of the carbon paper age and hence were predominantly firm and fine.

 

It would be great to see a photo of your nib.

[Cob]

Yes they are scarce and desirable.

Particularly if they are the conical "Triumph" nibs.

The regular open nibs are a bit more common but still hard to find.

Snorkels were popular at the height of the carbon paper age and hence were predominantly firm and fine.

 

It would be great to see a photo of your nib.

Thank you so much for your prompt and encouraging reply.

 

I'm on my way to bed now, but will post a picture tomorrow with a writing sample. Yes it is the conical type of nib.

 

More later.

 

Thanks,

Cob

[Cob]

Hullo again.

 

Here as promised a photo of the flexible Snorkel nib and writing sample.

 

 

Cob

[Sarj]

Fabulous !

Are there any markings on the reverse at the base of the nib.

Sometimes the nib grade was etched here.

[Cob]

All that is stamped on the nib is "Sheaffers Australia 14k"

 

Cob

[mitto]

I have an Australian matching color Burgundy Valiant with long tines two tone semi flex nib.