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    Default Re: New pen suggestions.

    After the experience with the snorkel Sheaffer pen, I've been wondering if one of the normal nibbed versions would be a better fit for me. And, can't remember if I'd already asked this, is it better to look for a touchdown filling system rather than the snorkel? That aside, it's been a touch fruitless trying to find a normal nibbed Sheaffer like the snorkel in size (like the Admiral and Saratoga, I think) that is in good condition, restored, and at a sensible price. Any preferred outlets?


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    Default Re: New pen suggestions.

    Quote Originally Posted by DumDum View Post
    After the experience with the snorkel Sheaffer pen, I've been wondering if one of the normal nibbed versions would be a better fit for me. And, can't remember if I'd already asked this, is it better to look for a touchdown filling system rather than the snorkel? That aside, it's been a touch fruitless trying to find a normal nibbed Sheaffer like the snorkel in size (like the Admiral and Saratoga, I think) that is in good condition, restored, and at a sensible price. Any preferred outlets?


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    The Snorks do have a touchdown filling system. They just come with that extra (and to my mind, creepy!) needle that emerges.

    There are any number of touchdown Sheaffer pens that lack the snorkel system. Depending where you are you could look at yard sales, maybe antique or junk stores, too....but of course you may need to get those restored.
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    Y'know, had to look up "yard sale". Closest thing we have here is a garage sale! Anyroadup, was thinking bout the touchdown system as being simpler than the snorkel one, possibly less hassle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DumDum View Post
    Y'know, had to look up "yard sale". Closest thing we have here is a garage sale! Anyroadup, was thinking bout the touchdown system as being simpler than the snorkel one, possibly less hassle.
    I think it would be, lacking that needle.
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    Saw for sale a Sheaffer called a "No Nonsense" - not sure if that is s'posed to be 2 words or one - with an italic nib. Are these good pens? It was comparatively cheap [as an ex civil servant I am also cheap!] Thought it may be less fiddly than the pneumatic filler types. Recommend or no?
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    Default Re: New pen suggestions.

    Quote Originally Posted by DumDum View Post
    Saw for sale a Sheaffer called a "No Nonsense" - not sure if that is s'posed to be 2 words or one - with an italic nib. Are these good pens? It was comparatively cheap [as an ex civil servant I am also cheap!] Thought it may be less fiddly than the pneumatic filler types. Recommend or no?
    The single best cheap pen ever made imo. I have owned dozens. Always have one or two inked up.

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    Default Re: New pen suggestions.

    If the pen has an itallic nib it may have come from a Sheaffer Calligraphy set which may have used the NoNonesense as a base, these set are often very low priced. The Sheaffer Itallic is very sharp, not an easy nib to use for regular handwriting.

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    All right then. Will have a rummage for a suitable colour without the italic nib. Ta muchly.
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    Default Re: New pen suggestions.

    Update: huh! the jinhow 51a never pitched up and they've refunded me money. Would rather have had the pen.
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    That's a bummer. They are pretty nice. Not surprising though given the goings on in China the last couple months. Perhaps you could try again in a couple weeks. I think they are ramping back up now or soon.

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    Default Re: New pen suggestions.

    I recently ordered one that I think is the same as your 51A and they say it will be delivered tomorrow. Guess we'll see.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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