Really Enjoying My Sheaffer 727

[corniche]

Hi Ho all,

 

A little while back I purchased one of the 22k gold plated 727 FP/BP sets from Teri, (no affil), with a fine Triumph 18k gold nib.

 

Not only do both pens sparkle in a dark room; but the FP has a really smooth and wet writing nib- I have to admit I had my doubts because the nib literally looks like a nail- but it really is a smooth (and wet) writer when it's loaded with QPB.

 

This isn't a review- just a quick little nod to the Sheaffer 727 LS - (BTW, I thought that may be a more masculine way of saying Lady Sheaffer).

 

All the best,

 

Sean

Edited August 2, 2011 by S. P. Colfer

[georges zaslavsky]

congrats on using a 727 I have myself a couple of pfms that I use from time to time, very wet writers indeed.

[nxn96]

Hi Sean,

 

How are you finding the size of the pen for comfortable writing? I've looked at these pens from time to time, but hesitate as I fear they might be a little "thin", as compared to a Parker "51" or the 777 Imperials.

 

Thanks for any feedback

[corniche]

Hi Sean,

 

How are you finding the size of the pen for comfortable writing? I've looked at these pens from time to time, but hesitate as I fear they might be a little "thin", as compared to a Parker "51" or the 777 Imperials.

 

Thanks for any feedback

 

Hello NXN,

 

I typically use all of my pens un-posted for starters; especially any (gold) plated models, even with that, I haven't experienced any issues with the length. However, where the diameter is concerned; you may start experiencing a little hand fatigue if you are using it extensively. If you're writing two or more full pages of complete text straight; you would probably want a pen with a little more girth to avoid cramping.

 

However, if you're looking for a pen for light or intermediate use that will also give you a little professional pizzazz; however, a gold plated, fluted 727 is an excellent place to start- elegant, timeless beauty.

 

I hope this helps; if not, lmk and I'll try to answer any other questions you have.

 

All the best,

 

Sean

Edited August 3, 2011 by S. P. Colfer

[corniche]

congrats on using a 727 I have myself a couple of pfms that I use from time to time, very wet writers indeed.

 

Thanks Georges,

 

Yes, I really like the Triumph nib- this is my first one. I have several Sheaffers; however, the others all have a standard or inlaid nib, (the inlaid in my experience has always been a little on the dry side)- so I was leery of another "unique" Sheaffer nib, but I threw caution to the wind when I saw how beautiful the pen was in its own right. I'm glad I did!

 

All the best,

 

Sean

[smartson]

Hi Sean

 

Glad you enjoy your 727. I got mine also from Teri and it instantly becomes my favorite. Really like the shape of the nib and how smooth it writes.

 

I can't help but keep thinking about adding another Imperial to the collection.

 

Roger

Edited August 2, 2011 by smartson

[corniche]

Hi Sean

 

Glad you enjoy your 727. I got mine also from Teri and it instantly becomes my favorite. Really like the shape of the nib and how smooth it writes.

 

I can't help but keep thinking about adding another Imperial to the collection.

 

Roger

 

Hello Roger,

 

Yes, Teri is pretty good. A somewhat amusing story when I bought it- she didn't know she had any that were extra fine... and that is the one she sent to me. I ran that thing through an ultrasonic 3 times and couldn't figure out why I was getting such a skinny line. Then I got a magnifying glass and examined the nib and the label on the cap and discovered the pen I had was an X-Fine.

 

I had thought I had a pen with a clogged channel that was only letting a small trickle of ink through- the pen was exchanged for a Fine- and I love it. A very wet writer that leaves a line on the paper that you can see.

 

All the best,

 

Sean