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    Default FS: Sheaffer Snorkel Desk Set

    FS: Sheaffer Snorkel and desk stand.

    $125 Shipped USPS Priority to CONUS.

    This pen was inoperable when I bought it from an antique store. I have disassembled the pen, cleared the blocked snorkel, installed a new sac and new o-rings. The pen now operates properly and is fun to play with. I inked the pen up with Diamine Florida blue and wrote two pages to make sure it operated properly. There were no issues with it writing.

    The desk stand I do not think goes with this pen. The pen rests in there okay but I'm not convinced it makes a seal. The base is really nice. It has an engraved plaque. You can slap another plaque over the top with your name, or just change your name to Jeremiah Winthrop McGuffey. Then you'd be all set.

    The pen writes with a bit of tooth. I wouldn't say it's scratchy, but you can feel what's going on under the nib. I usually smooth scratchy nibs but this one was smooth enough that I decided against it.

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    Default Re: FS: Sheaffer Snorkel Desk Set

    Quote Originally Posted by 00Photo View Post
    Jeebus, Hector, talk about a money shot!!! Good luck on the sale!
    "When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
    and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."

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    Default Re: FS: Sheaffer Snorkel Desk Set

    And as always, your penmanship is such a joy to see! Gosh, you really show off that Diamine Florida Blue.
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    Default Re: FS: Sheaffer Snorkel Desk Set

    24 hours left and it's only $13. This might be a good deal for someone except me lol.

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    Default Re: FS: Sheaffer Snorkel Desk Set

    I really love the set but I am not sure I could get another plaque made to replace the existing one. I have to confess I am attracted to this set partly because of your handwriting. Wow, I have never seen handwriting so beautiful. If I bought the pen, would it make my chicken scratching better?

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