Today's featured newest acquisition is a handsome Sheaffer fountain pen owned by Stuart...
(all photos courtesy of Stuart ~ please click on images to enlarge)
Stuart: "A
Sheaffer
Lifetime
Imperial VI
arrived this
morning, and I
love it! I
flushed the pen
and the old
cartridge, and
then filled the
cartridge with
Sheaffer Green.
It’s a nice
writer, with a
Fine point."
Now, a little background on this Sheaffer model...
The 'Imperial VI' was produced from 1961 to 1973. It is less common a model than the 'Imperial IV' (the Imperial model which preceded it) and its relative scarcity makes it a sought-after pen for many Sheaffer collectors. The 'Lifetime' versions of the 'Imperial VI' are cartridge/converter only; they only accept Sheaffer's proprietary ink cartridges or Sheaffer's (difficult-to-find) short button converter.
From PenHero.com: "The Imperial VI brought the subtle charm of the PFM IV to the Imperial
line. Often mistaken for a chrome plated cap, the highly polished
white metal cap is actually stainless steel, and surprisingly heavy."
Our thanks to Stuart for sharing his newest pen find with us!
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