fountainpenkid
September 20th, 2014, 08:52 PM
Hi everyone,
1. Parker Vacumatic Standard in Grey Pearl: This is an early one, with a USA-Parker nib, a shorter overall length, opaque barrel, different feed, and shorter blinde-cap. The pen is in good condition, no cracks on the cap, but general wear which has been polished to a nice shine. There is a beautiful subtle signature on the barrel, very in style with the pen, but the imprint is gone. The nib is a fine/extra-fine, wet, with a bit of tooth. The two-tone effect on the nib is perfect. The top jewel is incorrect, as it is black, however. Past that, the filler works great, and it is a joy to use. $130 $120 Shipped CONUS
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116161637@N08/15371410572
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116161637@N08/15371410822
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116161637@N08/15371410542
2. Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper in Blue: Not much to say here. Not a rare or special pen, just a nice daily user or something to add to a collection. Good condition, no serious wear at all, cap has a small dent on the side opposite the clip, there is an engraving, in gold lettering, .... The palladium silver nib is a wet, smooth and juicy medium with a slight stubbish nature to it. The filler has been restored but doesn't work...all the mechanical parts work according to the professional restorer's standpoint, so I'm not sure why it doesn't fill. If you have restored a snorkel yourself before, you will probably be able to figure it out. Overall a great example of an affordable, reliable and innovative American classic. $40 $35 Shipped CONUS
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116161637@N08/15184961140
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116161637@N08/15371410812
Email me at dabantur@gmail.com with inquiries.
Thanks for reading!
Will
1. Parker Vacumatic Standard in Grey Pearl: This is an early one, with a USA-Parker nib, a shorter overall length, opaque barrel, different feed, and shorter blinde-cap. The pen is in good condition, no cracks on the cap, but general wear which has been polished to a nice shine. There is a beautiful subtle signature on the barrel, very in style with the pen, but the imprint is gone. The nib is a fine/extra-fine, wet, with a bit of tooth. The two-tone effect on the nib is perfect. The top jewel is incorrect, as it is black, however. Past that, the filler works great, and it is a joy to use. $130 $120 Shipped CONUS
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116161637@N08/15371410572
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116161637@N08/15371410822
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116161637@N08/15371410542
2. Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper in Blue: Not much to say here. Not a rare or special pen, just a nice daily user or something to add to a collection. Good condition, no serious wear at all, cap has a small dent on the side opposite the clip, there is an engraving, in gold lettering, .... The palladium silver nib is a wet, smooth and juicy medium with a slight stubbish nature to it. The filler has been restored but doesn't work...all the mechanical parts work according to the professional restorer's standpoint, so I'm not sure why it doesn't fill. If you have restored a snorkel yourself before, you will probably be able to figure it out. Overall a great example of an affordable, reliable and innovative American classic. $40 $35 Shipped CONUS
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116161637@N08/15184961140
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116161637@N08/15371410812
Email me at dabantur@gmail.com with inquiries.
Thanks for reading!
Will