Product Description
Type Fountain pen and mechanical pencil set
Product Name Cadet Tip-Dip
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA - this model ran from about 1952 to '63, but at some point they changed their design to have a section which matched the color of the body. Before that, all sections on these pens were black. This one is uni-color.
Length Fountain pen: 5-1/4"; Mechanical Pencil: 5" and slim
Filling System The pen has "Tip-Dip" filling system, which is a lot like a touchdown system, and we'll include instructions on its use. It has been restored and is working well. The mechanical pencil takes .9mm leads. We will include a pack of leads.
Color Green with chrome plated trim.
Nib FINE Sheaffer's F1 steel nib.
Condition Excellent + condition, in box, with no chips, dents, or dings. This is a new looking, shiny set, in a wonderful color. The fountain pen has very light scratching with a hint of the yellow price mark on the barrel. The cliip and cap band look perfect. The mechanical pencil has light scratching and a crack at the cone, though it does work. The $3.00 yellow chalk mark is intact on the barrel. The clip has microscratching. The cap band has just a bit of microscratching in one area. The cone also has a little microscratching. The box is in very good condition. The imprints on both pieces are clear.