Product Description
Type Touchdown filling restored vintage fountain pen.
Product Name Sentinel Touchdown TM (this is the slender version WITHOUT the snorkel filling system)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA – this specific model was made from 1950-52
Length 5-5/16"
Filling System Touchdown filling system, restored with a new sac and O-ring. (We will send instructions on how to use the filling system.)
Color Blue body, stainless steel cap with a pattern of lines in it and gold plated trim.
Nib MEDIUM-BROAD two-tone conical Triumph nib is 14k with a bit of an upturn on the tip. Firm and smooth with nice tipping.
Condition Very nice condition. There are some marks and light scratches ont he barrel and cap, including one spot on the barrel which looks like it has melted just a tiny bit (see photos). There is very little wear to the trim, no brassing visible. No crack or chips, dings or dents. It's fully restored and working well.
The barrel is engraved with the initials T.S.B., which are filled in with gold coloring (see photos).