Product Description
Type Collectible snorkel filling system fountain pen
Product Name PFM III
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA -- 1960s
Length 5-3/8"
Filling System The PFM III uses a snorkel filling system. The snorkel works in combination with the Touchdown filling system. Unscrew the knob to extend the snorkel, pull out the piston, immerse the tip of the snorkel in ink, and push the piston down. Wait 10 seconds to allow the bladder to expand and pull the ink in. Then screw the knob to retract the snorkel. No need to wipe ink off of anything. The filling system has been restored here at PSP and it works well with excellent suction.
Color Black with gold filled trim.
Nib BROAD 14k nib. Lots of tipping material, and very smooth.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a large, substantial pen with executive styling -- it is handsome and elegant and shiny. The cap and barrel have light to moderate scratching. The section has some long, thin scratches from capping. The end of the barrel and blind cap have moderate scratching from posting the cap. The top of the cap has some scraped areas. The clip has microscratching, but no plating wear or brassing. The 3/8" wide cap band has hints of plating wear along the upper and lower edges. The white dot looks good.
