Product Description
Type Cartridge/converter filling fountain pen, working very well.
Product Name Imperial IV. This model came in both touchdown and cartridge/converter versions.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1970s.
Length 5-1/2 inches.
Filling System Takes Sheaffer-style cartridges and converters. A Sheaffer piston converter is installed.
Color Black plastic cap and barrel with gold plated trim and a 3/8" wide cap band.
Nib MEDIUM 23k gold plated inlaid nib is smooth with nice tipping. This is the long diamond-inlay nib and is marked M near the base of the section part of the nib unit. Note that this is a steel nib.
Condition Superior condition. The pen looks great with very little wear. The pen has some handwear but there are no dents, scratches, or plating wear. The pen is working well.