Sheaffer Admiral Snorkel Fountain Pen (1952-59) - Pastel Green w/GT, Extra-Fine X2 14k Nib (Very Nice, Restored)

Type  Vintage snorkel filling fountain pen, restored and working well.

Product Name  Admiral Snorkel 

Manufacturer and Year  Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1952-9.

Length  5-5/8".

Filling System  Snorkel filler. We've restored it with a new sac, point gasket, and O-ring. It's working perfectly.

Color  Pastel green body and cap with gold plated trim and a 1/4" cap band.  The barrel has a faint personalization, "Rita Kwan".  

Nib  EXTRA-FINE 14k #5 nib. It is labeled X2 which means extra-fine, single-tone 14k #5 nib. It is correct for the Admiral model. It's smooth and firm with nice tipping material and has a little spring but not much line variation.

Condition  Very nice condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings.  This is a beautifully colored, shiny pen with classic styling.  The cap and barrel have moderate scratching.  The top of the cap has a blotchy scratch and a few deeper marks.  The blind cap at the end of the barrel also has some small, deep marks.  The lip of the barrel, where the cap lip meets it has small chips along the edge.  The cap band has moderate microscratching.  The clip has plating wear on the edge of the end as well as microscratching.  The pen is personalized on the barrel, "Rita Kwan".  The imprints are slightly faded but readable.