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    Default Sheaffer Big Red

    Which Sheaffer model was the equivalent of the Parker Big Red, in either hard rubber or Radite? Photos? (Not the loaners.)
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    Default Re: Sheaffer Big Red

    Probably the Jade Green.


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    Default Re: Sheaffer Big Red

    Nice jade. But red (or orangish-red) flattops? I just don't see them except in ringtop.

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    Default Re: Sheaffer Big Red

    Fred, weren't there "Secretary" models in red? You can see two different sizes if you scroll down on this page at Peyton Street Pens. Below is another image from the intarwebz:

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    Default Re: Sheaffer Big Red

    But the "Big red" isn't red. It's orange.

    This is a Sheaffer in orange, but never to my knowledge, made in the Sr flat top size. This one is slender compared to a Sr flat top, and just a tad under 5 1/2"


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    Default Re: Sheaffer Big Red

    Thanks, Ron. My desire may be sated soon, by a 3-25.

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    Default Re: Sheaffer Big Red

    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Z View Post
    But the "Big red" isn't red. It's orange.

    This is a Sheaffer in orange, but never to my knowledge, made in the Sr flat top size. This one is slender compared to a Sr flat top, and just a tad under 5 1/2"

    Just went to the site to buy... but already gone, of course. Nuts!

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    Default Re: Sheaffer Big Red

    Quote Originally Posted by Empty_of_Clouds View Post
    Just went to the site to buy... but already gone, of course. Nuts!
    It had been up for about 8 or 9 weeks..... A lot of of times updates go up without any fanfare. It's always interesting to see who has been paying attention.

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    Default Re: Sheaffer Big Red

    I don't usually frequent the brand focus part of the website. No worries, my loss.

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