Shaeffer Triumph Imperial

[ursus-kirk]

This week I bought a Shaeffer triumph Imperial Burgundy C.T. [model 2331] It cost nearly nothing so I couldn't leave it. It took days to clear out all clots and muck. But now I inked it up. It is dry as the sahara! I can't write with it. I've looked with a loupe, the tines seem to be on the smallish side, although they are just open at the tip. I have not owned a sheaffer before and could do with some guide to get it started again. Because the nib is so different I didn't want to start straight away. I have adjusted and polished standard nibs before.

[adyf]

I find Sheaffer nibs characteristically juicy, one of the reasons I love the brand so this isn't normal in my experience. Is ink flowing at all? It may be worth running brass shim or a 35mm camera negative through the tines carefully in case there may be a blockage.

[Uncial]

Some of the older Imperials and Triumphs write very dry and can have nibs with quite significant feedback. Not sure about the more recent ones but the Legacy and PFM have very wet smooth nibs

[Chrissy]

Has it been through an ultrasonic bath a couple of times? That could work.

 

I would be very careful with adjusting a Sheaffer inlaid nib. It's not like a standard nib that you can take it off and put it back on. Even feed removal is virtually impossible.

[Ron Z]

The feed/collector unit in these is rather fine, and when clogged can be very difficult to clean without taking the nib unit apart because the schmutz gets stuck between the feed and shell. Disassembly involves removing the connector bushing, then taking out the feed and cleaning it in an ultrasonic. You have to be careful when taking the bushing out. If too hasty you can crack the shell, and you have to be careful not to get it too hot. The internal 0-ring should be replaced, and the bush secured with thread sealant on reassembly.

[ursus-kirk]

Thanks, Currently I don't own a sonic bath. With my very small collection I don't feel the need to invest. Although I saw some small ones on e-bay for a couple of dollars. But I do have enough of left-over 35mm slides, which I managed to wiggle through. The tines sort of popped open, so that may have done the trick. Later today the converter I ordered will arrive. I'll keep you posted.

[ursus-kirk]

It now writes well, very wet for what I'm used to. Thanks...

[PAKMAN]

Glad to hear it is working! Enjoy!

[europen]

Just a sample of my green Triumph, very moist, dependable, reliable pen from back when...

 

Apologies for misspelling Sheaffer. Must have been written in my German phase....

[ursus-kirk]

The Shaeffer has made a very fine present to my fiancée.

[mitto]

Good to hear that.