Product Description
Type Snorkel filling fountain pen and mechanical pencil set, working well.
Product Name Valiant Snorkel fountain pen and pencil set.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA - 1952-9.
Length Fountain Pen: 5-9/16"; Mechanical Pencil: 5"
Filling System Snorkel filling pen. We've restored it with a new sac, point gasket and o-ring, and we'll send instructions on how to use this filling system. The pencil takes 0.9mm (or "Thin") leads, which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism. Both pen and pencil are working very well, and we'll include a small packet of leads for the pencil.
Color Burgundy with gold plated trim. The cap band on the pen is 3/8" wide, and the band on the pencil is 1/4" wide.
Nib FINE two-tone Triumph 14k nib. It's labeled in 2 places - a sticker on the section, as well as with "F5" on the back of the nib.
Condition Excellent + condition, in box with paperwork and with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. The fountain pen cap and barrel have light scratching. The barrel has some long, thin scratch lines as well as a bit of scratching near the end and blind cap. The barrel has a sticker with the model name and original price. As mentioned above, there is also a sticker for the nib size attached to the grip section. The cap band and clip have microscratching, but no signs of brassing or plating wear. The white dot has some tiny surface marks. The mechanical pencil has light scratching all over, but looks nice in hand. The cap band and clip have light microscratching. The imprints on both pieces are clear. Ships in box that has light wear, with original instruction leaflet.
