PFM V - Navy Blue | Stock number: 8028 |
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Fine nib, Snorkel fill system. |
£175.00 |
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Price: £175.00 | |
This fountain pen was manufactured by Sheaffer in the United States of America from 1959 to 1963. Regarded by some as “the best fountain pen ever” this Sheaffer is called the PFM (Pen For Men) due to its large size and (then) new bold styling. It was advertised as “the complete pen for today’s active man” and “America’s newest and finest pen”. These days it is equally popular and appropriate for females who prefer a larger size fountain pen. This model, the PFM V, was near the top of the range with its gold fill chased cap and clip sporting the Sheaffer white dot. The barrel and nib area is Navy Blue plastic and the base of the barrel has a gold fill trim. The (at the time) newly designed Sheaffer 14ct gold inlaid nib states “Sheaffer’s 14kt Made in U.S.A.” and has a fine point. The “clean” filling method is via a “snorkel” (named after the tube-breathing submarines of the Second World War) which extends from the nib end of the pen, combined with a piston fill. It is in fair to good condition overall with some age wear, pitting to the barrel base trim and some slight movement on the cap clip but these imperfections are reflected in the price. It measures 13.5cm with cap on and 14.4cm with cap on barrel end. A classic vintage pen in fair to good order to either add to a collection or use as an everyday workhorse. It comes complete with a copy of the original filling instructions. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. unless stated otherwise and bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. A gift box is available free of charge on request. | |
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