Sheaffer
Pens and Ephemera

Members of the Black Pen Society certainly know the joy of an oversized Sheaffer Lifetime Flattop. This is the "radite" black model, but we think it was once fixed by Sheaffer with slightly later 1930s Balance parts. Notably the section and inkfeed. We restored this pen with a new ink sac. This pen was somebody's favorite, back in the day. It has lots of wear and brassing from use. There are a couple bite marks, too. The imprint is still legible, but it is more worn in the center. It writes extremely well for a firm extra-fine nib. Then, again, it is a 14k gold nib from Sheaffer's best years. How could it not write beautifully? 13.4cm capped.

When pens of the Roaring Twenties get discussed, the Parker Duofold often sucks all of the oxygen out of the room. However, the Sheaffer Lifetime was an equally good pen that still performs well nearly 100 years later. We restored this senior-sized model with a new ink sac. The original pale jade green is still in great color and not badly stained with discoloration, as so many of these pens are. It does have a little discoloration, but it remains a respectable piece for any collection. It has the straight, flat clip (no hump) with minimal brassing. The cap band has a couple small dimples and the engraving "Pros. O.V. Meslar." You will write a sharp extra-fine line. We say sharp because it isn't scratchy in traditional sense. 13.3cm capped.

Finding really beautiful examples of Sheaffer Lifetimes in jade can be challenging. This one has a darker cap than the photo likely shows it, but it is still a beautiful green that hasn't turned brown. We restored it with a new ink sac. You will write a great smooth medium line with its 14k gold nib. Overall, the pen is in pretty good shape with a touch of brassing and wear. No cracks. 11.8cm capped.

Pastel blue is about as spring-y as they come from the fresh clear sky to robin's eggs. We restored this very attractive Sheaffer Statesman with a new O-ring, point seal and ink sac. There is a touch of light wear, but this pen looks pretty amazing. You will find it writes even better. Made of palladium, this "Triumph" nib writes a smooth medium to fine-medium line. 14.2cm capped.

Hold on to your hats, if you love buttery smooth extra-fine nibs! Our Sheaffer Lifetime pen might be a smaller junior-sized vintage pen, but its two-tone 14k gold nib really has what it takes. We restored it with a new ink sac. Solid for now, this pen shows the early warning signs of some possible krazing forming in the cap. Heavy brassing. You might not make it a museum piece, but it will be a helluva daily writer. 11.3cm capped.

Pneumatic filling systems are tons of fun, as they use air pressure to fill a pen with ink. Our Sheaffer Admiral fountain pen is an early TouchDown filler that has been fully restored with a new O-ring and ink sac. Free of cracks, deep scratches and brassing, our vintage pen looks pretty sharp. You will write a fine-medium line with its smooth two-tone 14k gold nib. Click the headline for a close-up. Just another nice daily driver. 12.9cm capped.

Simultaneously luxurious while also designed for intense daily use. The Sheaffer PFM-IV was the last great pen released while the Sheaffer family still owned the company. Ironically, it wasn't the hit then that it is today. Nevertheless, this vintage pen remains a masterpiece in form and function. Our pen has been fully restored and is ready for more action. Yes, it shows a little light wear and light scratching, but there are no dents or cracks. It is a pretty handsome pen, if we do say so ourselves. You might really love its 14k gold inlaid nib that writes a smooth fine line. 13.6cm capped.

Burgundy with golden trim makes for a very handsome Sheaffer PFM-III. The Pen for Men III means the pen has the same color cap and barrel and a 14k gold nib. Our pen is in great condition with a couple marks from use and light wear. Also, this vintage pen has been fully restored to working order. You will write a smooth, wet medium line with its inlaid 14k gold nib. In addition to the pen, the pencil is in great working order with a lead loaded in it and a spare in the tail. A hardened blue eraser also is under the tail cap. Twist the tail cap to advance and retract the lead. Light wear from use.