EPISODE 17: ALL ABOUT SHEAFFER WITH NIKHIL RANJAN

A few episodes ago, a viewer commented they wanted an interview about the new revival of the Sheaffer pen brand. Here at Uncapped we listen to our viewers, and using some well placed connections, Uncapped is please to present the ultimate interview with Nikhil Ranjan, managing director of the William Penn group which acquired the Sheaffer brand in 2022. Nikhil talks about how they acquired the brand, took over production, and what the future holds for this storied brand. We discuss the current line up of fountain pens, what went into recreating the Sheaffer inlaid nib which debuted this year in the new Sheaffer legacy, and a new collaboration to come with a popular Netflix show. So please join us for a fascinating discussion of what went into revitalizing Sheaffer and building a new future for the brand. 00:00 Intro 01:09 Nikhil, William Penn, and Sheaffer 06:41 The Indian Pen Market 13:07 Starting Over After the Acquisition of Sheaffer 15:41 What We Mean When We Say They Acquired Sheaffer 19:15 The Pen Models They Started With 21:53 The Sheaffer Team 23:33 Where the Pens Are Made 24:24 A Brief Discussion.of Feeds 26:32 Of Nibs and Converters 28:07 How Do You Decide on What to Make 32:55 The New Sheaffer Legacy 35:21 Sheaffer Wants to Hear From You 37:26 Future Models and Releases 40:58 Balancing Modern Versus Vintage 44:41 "Coffee and Pens Go Together" 46:32 Sheaffer Ink 48:32 Sheaffer Pens You Should Check Out 51:11 A Big Thank You and Outro Pens in this episode were both purchased by me and provided by Sheaffer by way of Kenro Industries. Thank you to ‪@Yoseka‬ ‪@appelboompennen‬ ‪@stiloestile04‬ and ‪@CBSNewYork‬ Footage from ‪@CBSNewYork‬ is as seen in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy2jOghaAr0 _______________________________________________________________________ Uncapped is created by Joshua Lax, proprietor of the J.J. Lax Pen Co., which specializes in nib repairs and modifications. Find out more at: jjlaxpenco.com Instagram: @jjlaxpenco Reddit: u/jjlaxpenco