Sheaffer Tm Thin Model Photo Thread 1950-1952

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

 

This is a Sheaffer TM Thin Model Signature Black fountain pen c. 1950-1952. The 5 5/16 inch long TM was a thinner version of the previous Touchdown line and set the design tone for the following Snorkel line. The Signature comes with a 14 karat gold 3/8 inch cap band and pens were provided with a certificate where the owner could send the pen to Sheaffer for their autograph to be engraved on the band. This pen is an example. It came with a two-tone plated 14 karat gold Triumph nib, black plastic cap and barrel and a gold filled clip. The ribbed section has an ink view window near the threads. Offered in black, green or burgundy and sold for $19.75 in 1951. The matching ballpoint pen was $12.50 and the matching pencil was $10.00. Sheaffer offered sixteen different nib grades.

 

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Thanks!

[Glenn-SC]

 

Offered in black, green or burgundy and sold for $19.75 in 1951.

When was Brown first available?

[PenHero]

When was Brown first available?

 

I don't believe any TM model pen was offered in brown, except possibly a desk pen.

[surprise123]

Doe TM nibs differ from "First Year" Touchdowns?

[PenHero]

Doe TM nibs differ from "First Year" Touchdowns?

 

They are narrower, like Snorkel nibs in size.

[Glenn-SC]

 

I don't believe any TM model pen was offered in brown, except possibly a desk pen.

 

Binder's site says that there was a "Burnt Umber Brown" version.

 

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[PenHero]

 

Binder's site says that there was a "Burnt Umber Brown" version.

I just went back through the Sheaffer Service Manual and there it is: colors include Black, Evergreen Green, Burgundy, Persian Blue and Burnt Umber Brown. Because brown is not listed in the 1951 catalog it makes me wonder if brown was a 1950 only color or a 1952 only color. I'm guessing the former as brown was a Touchdown color.

[bsenn]

TM with Sheaffer's Rule of Four still (almost) readable:

 

 

1. Large 14k Gold Point

Feathertouch Point for Every Hand

 

2. Screw Cap Humidor

For Instant Writing

 

3. New-Matic Touchdown Filler

One Stroke FIlling

 

4. Sure Grip Spring Clip

Prevents Loss

 

Brian

[PenHero]

TM with Sheaffer's Rule of Four still (almost) readable:

 

1. Large 14k Gold Point

Feathertouch Point for Every Hand

 

2. Screw Cap Humidor

For Instant Writing

 

3. New-Matic Touchdown Filler

One Stroke FIlling

 

4. Sure Grip Spring Clip

Prevents Loss

 

Brian

 

Nice!

[RICARDOBORBA]

What about a Pastel Blue TM touchdown?

[Brian-McQueen]

What about a Pastel Blue TM touchdown?

 

I have seen gray ones, but I don't recall seeing blue before. Maybe Hugh Cordingley has seen one.

[Brian-McQueen]

I found documentation for the TMTD Sovereign, which was previously undocumented. It was known to exist, of course, but there was no paperwork to support its existence. This paperwork is dated January 1953, so this pen was offered concurrently with the Snorkel.