Product Description
Type Modern Fountain Pen
Product Name Sheaffer Prelude, Model 371
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA - 1997-2001. The model was introduced in 1997, and this pen was made before they swicthed production out of the USA.
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System Takes Sheaffer style cartridges and converters. We have installed a piston converter.
Color Black with Chrome Trim. White dot. Pearlized flat cap jewel. The section has 84 imprinted on it in gold.
Nib BROAD Italic Nib. This looks like the kind of nibs Sheaffer put on their calligraphy pens, so it is very wide.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a velvety black, shiny pen that has good heft. The cap and barrel have light to moderate scratching. The cap band has blotchy plating wear. The clip and clip ring have moderate microscratching. The white dot is perfect. The pearlized top jewel has a scratch on one side. All imprints are nice and clear.