EPISODE 24: PENS YOU SHOULD BUY, SHEAFFER EDITION

There are a lot of great fountain pens out there, but often overlooked are some of the more affordable vintage options that offer high-quality pens with excellent nibs. What's more, these pens can be immune from tariffs and the price increases we see from modern pen companies, and you can get gold nibs for the same price as some new pens with steel nibs. This episode looks at a series of models from Sheaffer, with a focus on pens that you can find for under $100 (some under $50), and either have restored for a reasonable fee or clean out the old ink, and start enjoying the experience only vintage fountain pen nibs can offer. 00:00 Intro: What We Are Doing Here and Some General Points 09:55 Student 22 11:39 Lifetime Flattop 16:56 Balance(s) 26:25 Vacuum/Plunger Filler 32:55 Touchdown fillers 40:40 Snorkels 47:50 Imperials and Inlaid Nibs 51:27 Stylist 54:47 Targa 01:01:50 Indian Pens with Sheaffer Nibs 01:09:04 Final Thoughts and Outro Additional information about the models in this video can be found at: https://www.richardspens.com/ref/00_refp.htm https://vintagepens.com/FAQrepair/plunger_filler_repair.shtml https://parkersheaffer.com/sheaffer-repair-manual/ _______________________________________________________________________ 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy2jOghaAr0