Monthly Archives: July 2010

3 Parker pens

Last week 3 Parker pens arrived. From the front – 1) a pretty double jewel Golden Pearl Major with aluminium Speedline filler. Date code “1″ indicates 1941 manufacture. The nib looks like a F or EF, but I’m hoping to … Continue reading

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Sheaffer Sentinel, made by Sailor Japan

An interesting pen for Sheaffer fans. Japanese pen giant Sailor made the Sentinel for Sheaffer in the 1980s. The steel F-4 nib is a dead giveaway, and the sizing follows the Japanese. So while the nib has an “M” on … Continue reading

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Ladies with their tops off…

… showing their nibs First, our pens with the caps on: From the top: 1) Lady Sheaffer Flamme, 1970s 2) Lady Sheaffer (finish resembles hammered metal), 1970s 3) Lady Sheaffer Skripsert VI, Paisley, circa 1959 4) Lady Sheaffer Skripsert X, … Continue reading

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