~1947 Golden Brown Sheaffer Triumph Crest - vacuum-fil - stubby fine-medium point
This pen is from the final generation of celluloid Sheaffer pens. In 1948 Sheaffer began making pens entirely of injection molded plastic. The celluloid is flawless. There are no nicks, cracks, scratches or scuffs. The white dot is on the end of the filler knob which is correct for a Crest with a metal cap. The cap peak has small flat spots. The are not dents but it is not perfectly smooth. The end of the clip has a bit of plating wear. The ink view grip section has darkened but the ink level remains viewable. Many Sheaffer Triumph nibs are stubby pointed - this one is. It is not ground to a formal stub shaped point but it does draw a wider down-stroke than cross-stroke. It provides lovely, subtle line variation. The nib writes a wet and smooth line and does have enough tipping to be ground to a proper stub or cursive italic if desired. Length Capped - 124 mm (4.9”) Uncapped - 106 mm (4.2”) Posted - 138 mm (5.45”). Diameter Cap - 12 mm (0.47”) Barrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”) Filler Vacuum-Fil Nib Fine-medium