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This is an interesting pen I've had in my collection for a good while, and I have yet to find a similar one anywhere on the internet. It's a WASP "VACUUM-FIL" pen, with a flexible #2 nib. I have seen pens of similar shape/design, although I haven't seen any in a marbled green color that share the same characteristics as my pen. I am guessing that the celluloid has darkened with age, although I still find it odd that I'm having a hard time finding a pen with similar markings and features in any marbled green color. I'm guessing it dates from the earlier days of the WASP sub brand (mid-30's), although I could be wrong. Before anyone asks, it does not have a cap- I have been searching for a replacement for quite a while, and to no avail. Any clues as to the identity of my pen would be much appreciated! :)

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The color of your pen is a bit tough to discern from the photos: it looks a bit blue-green on my computer.

 

This link shows some Sheaffers I have, including some WASPS. The green marbled ones are piston fillers, while the Screamer is a lever filler, like yours.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/339297-sheaffer-finds-in-the-wild/

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Aha! There is another! Thank you for sharing this. Now I know that my pen isn't a fluke from aged celluloid, and there might be a replacement cap out there somewhere. I really wish I could have visited the Sheaffer museum before it had to close, but I never had a good chance.

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Aha! There is another! Thank you for sharing this. Now I know that my pen isn't a fluke from aged celluloid, and there might be a replacement cap out there somewhere. I really wish I could have visited the Sheaffer museum before it had to close, but I never had a good chance.

The Sheaffer museum is reopening.

 

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The Sheaffer museum is reopening.

 

Roger W.

 

Hi Roger!

Do you have any other details? I've been itching to return to Fort Madison.

Pedro

 

Looking for interesting Sheaffer OS Balance pens

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The Sheaffer museum is reopening.

 

Roger W.

I am also interested in hearing more about this- the only news I can find on the museum is from when it was closing.

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The museum is reopening July 1st. Monday through Wednesday 10AM until 2PM to start. Got that from Dan Reppert who is on the Board.

 

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This is an interesting pen I've had in my collection for a good while, and I have yet to find a similar one anywhere on the internet. It's a WASP "VACUUM-FIL" pen, with a flexible #2 nib. I have seen pens of similar shape/design, although I haven't seen any in a marbled green color that share the same characteristics as my pen. I am guessing that the celluloid has darkened with age, although I still find it odd that I'm having a hard time finding a pen with similar markings and features in any marbled green color. I'm guessing it dates from the earlier days of the WASP sub brand (mid-30's), although I could be wrong. Before anyone asks, it does not have a cap- I have been searching for a replacement for quite a while, and to no avail. Any clues as to the identity of my pen would be much appreciated! :)

The pen:

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Barrel imprint:

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Nib:

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I am currently out of town this week, but I can ask Dan and look in the sub-brand case and/or vault to see if we have anything like it at the Sheaffer Pen Museum on Monday.

 

I also see that you are in Iowa, we are open Mon,Wed, and Fri next week from 10am-2pm if you are able to make the trip.

 

Could you send some brighter photos?

Nathaniel Harter
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I'm late to this party but I have a WASP in the same material but with the additional feature of threads at the end of the barrel. The threaded "section" is threaded into the barrel.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1567452882__img_20190517_130313-2.jpg

 

fpn_1567452882__img_20190517_130313-2.jp

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