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kirchh Antique

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I had read that before, it only talks about snorkel nibs.

Thank you anyways.

 

Best regards.

 

It specifically discusses the '1' nib type code you asked about, which is not a Snorkel nib.

 

--Daniel

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I wanted to know what S1 means on the pen I have bought, I have a 14k inlaid stub while it refers to it as a steel open nib.

 

Thank you for your time and patience.

 

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I wanted to know what S1 means on the pen I have bought, I have a 14k inlaid stub while it refers to it as a steel open nib.

 

Thank you for your time and patience.

 

Best regards.

 

Note that the chalk mark on your pen appears to say "S/1", not "S1". It is not an etched nib code, nor is the "1" necessarily a nib type code (assuming it's a "1" and not an "I" or an "L").

 

In what country were these pens intended to be retailed?

 

--Daniel

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Yes it's S/1, I have included another pic which shows the whole tray with a few of them showing the chalk marks to confirm the 1 notation.

I am not sure which country they were meant to be retailed at but I can ask and let you know.

I have already bought three (to be sent to me) and to be honest thinking of getting two more.

 

Best regards.

 

http://s5.postimg.org/e2vpiwyef/Imperial_IV_Stub_A.jpg

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I believe the "C" indicates a cartridge pen; the "S/1" mark is in the location typically occupied by the nib grade indicator, so it stands to reason that "S" indicates Stub, but it is unclear what the "1" means. Perhaps 1mm?

 

--Daniel

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Yes the "C" is for cartridge, and the 1 meaning 1mm makes sense, will measure it once I have the pen.

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In what country were these pens intended to be retailed?

 

--Daniel

They were meant for Kuwait.

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Second and third from right are flexible. Note the lack of an incised line across the nib, this is a definite indicator of a flexible nib.

 

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They were meant for Kuwait.

Nice find, dear cousin. I would like to have a couple of these too.

 

Regards.

Khan M. Ilyas

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I wonder if this was as close as Sheaffer got to an Arabic style nib. Very nice find.

Nice find, dear cousin. I would like to have a couple of these too.

Regards.

Thank you, a dear friend who is like a brother to me got them, it's always a blessing to have friends like him

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Don't give a hoot about flex (actually I do, but it isn't priority 1 for me)

 

THOSE STUBS THOUGH! yowza

 

 

 

Second and third from right are flexible. Note the lack of an incised line across the nib, this is a definite indicator of a flexible nib.

 

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Second and third from right are flexible. Note the lack of an incised line across the nib, this is a definite indicator of a flexible nib.

 

IMG_1743.JPG

 

Aloha Happy Harry,

 

The third pen from the right looks EXACTLY like my pen. I was flummoxed as I could not find the proper descriptions for a monochrome, 14K gold, flex, Triumph nib, but you have adroitly put that mystery to rest! Kudos Man, you get an ASSIST!

 

 

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sweet mother of god

 

Flexible Triumph nib situated at top center, situated amongst my other special Snorkel nibs.

 

 

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Flexible Triumph nib situated at top center, situated amongst my other special Snorkel nibs.

 

 

Very nice mini-collection! That's the variety I like, rather than barrel and cap color.

 

Fred

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Man. I thought I was doing well with finding a Snorkel with a factory stub Triumph nib....

Those pix people are putting up are just awesome and making me completely jealous.

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