The high line  models of 1951-1960's, Thin Model Touchdown, Snorkel, and Pen-for-Men are popular amongst collectors.  Given the high volume of pens available, as of March 2010, this section is divided for the three featured pens, with Snorkel following TM Touchdown and PFM as usually the Snorkel section generally houses the most pens. Too, it is likely that at times no TM Touchdown pens will be available.  Snorks now are sorted first into a cluster of  "high-end" models followed by clusters based on color. I've been dabbling with a somewhat overwrought web-profile on Snorkel. Hard to squeeze in all the nuances best left to interactive discussion or to lengthy book chapters, but feel free to take a look.   It needs major editing yet. ----click: SHEAFFER SNORKEL PROFILE AT VACUMANIA---

Sheaffer  Thin Model (TM) Touchdown: The "Pre-Snorkel": 1951 Plonked between 1948-1950  "Fat" injection-molded plastic pens (Wire-Fillers, Lever Fillers and Touchdowns)  and the nearly decade long run of the Snorkel starting in 1952, is the  one year-ish model TM (Thin Model) Touchdown.   The  1951 TM Touchdown looks like a slightly short Snorkel. The plastic cap looks like that of the Snorkel  but has a flush white dot instead of raised white dot. Trim and model name differences exist. The metal white dot caps  are identical to Snorkel's.   TM Touchdown features partially transparent celluloid gripping sections, something not found with Snorkel. TM Touchdown can be found in colors never used for Snorkel, carrying over the colors of the original  chubbier Touchdown pens from 1949-1950.   TM Touchdown is well  more scarce than Snorkel, but tends to fly a bit under collectors' collective radar.

More coming soon...

PFM: 1959-1963 for most models, with stragglers through perhaps 1968. PFM is the "Fat" (Oversized) snorkel-filler pen, introduced about the time Snorkel, proper, was phasing out. It introced the inlaid nib to Sheaffer's line, a feature used even today.

Pen 2878-S  Sheaffer PFM-V ( Pen For Men 5 ) Black $360
Overall Grade:  ExtraFine	Metal:ExtraFine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch:  MInt	clarity: NA
Point:  XF-F	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $360
COMMENTS:  The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors.  PFM-V was the most expensive trim configuration offered in all colors, with gold-filled cap, gold nib and gold-filled end plate at bottom of pen. No frank dings but bit of roughness to very edge at top of cap.

Pen 2879-S  Sheaffer PFM II (Pen For Men 2) Black $375
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine-Fine/Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS:  The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors.  PFM II  has brushed steel cap and Palladium-Silver nib. It is less common than PFM I and  PFM III. Nice wet-writing point between fine and medium.

Pen 2431 Sheaffer PFM I (Pen For Men I)  Burgundy.  Original Box and Instructions $275
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. Indeed, A black PFM II that i once had on the site for sale, became my regular user at work and has been so now for probably a year.  The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors.  This one is a clean Burgundy PFM I with chrome trim and PdAg nib. Has original PFM Box with gold-leaf Inlaid Nib symbol.  Instruction book included (below the display pad)

Pen 2519  Sheaffer PFM II (Pen For Men 2) Burgundy $315 Broad-Double Broad "Monster" Nib
Overall Grade:  ExtraFine	Metal:Extra Fine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch:  Perfect	clarity:  NA
Point:  Broad+	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $315
COMMENTS:  The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors.  This one is the "II" featuring white metal cap and PdAg nib. Recently I encountered some info to explain why the II is well less commong than III; it seems it was produced for a well shorter run. This one has a most uncommon plump ball-like Broad+ Point.  Clean pen with light wear to cap, which still shows respectable original frost.

Pen 2520 Sheaffer PFM III (Pen For Men 3) Black $375 Broad+ Monster Nib
Overall Grade:  Fine-Xf	Metal: Clip Brassing	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  MInt	clarity: NA
Point:  MONSTER NIB	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS:  The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors.  PFM II has gold-filled trim and 14k inlaid nib.  Huge "iridium" on this one, with  broad+ lush line.

Pen 2100 Sheaffer PFM 1 (Pen for Men One). Jet Black $235
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine-XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size:  5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS:  The "Fat Snorkel" PFM really was the last of the oversized FP's from American companies for decades to come. Wahl was gone. Waterman was gone from the USA. Parker had the 51, 61 and other thin pens.  PFM comes in 5 colors and 5 core trim levels (Black offers a 6th trim).   The PFM I features  PdAg nib and white trim.

Pen 1863 Sheaffer PFM III. Jet Black Snorkel Filler. Gold Filled Trim. Gold nib.   $260
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $260
COMMENTS:  The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. Indeed, A black PFM II that i once had on the site for sale, became my regular user at work and has been so now for probably a year.  The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors.  This one is a PFM III with gold nib and goldfilled cap-band. It is in excellent shape, and has a name stamped in the barrel neatly. Nice writer.

Pen 1869 Sheaffer PFM I Snorkel Filler in Jet Black Outrageous Broad-Double Broad nib.  $325 Monster Nib Alert
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  B-BB	Imprint:  perfect	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $325
COMMENTS:  The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. Indeed, A black PFM II that i once had on the site for sale, became my regular user at work and has been so now for probably a year.  The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. This one is a PFM I-  with the expected white trim and PdAg nib. It also has one of the quite small number of Broad+ nibs i've seen in this series.  Broad- Double Broad range, the ball shaped iridium writes a monster line. Scarce nib.

Pen 3287 MF:  Sheaffer PFM I (Pen For Men 1) Black 1959-63   $240 PFM I: Pd Ag nib, Plastic Cap, "White" Trim
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: The "Fat Snorkel Filler" intro'd 1959 as Snorkel, proper, was phasing out. Popular with collectors, this series premiered Sheaffer's inlaid nib. This one is  superb writer with medium wet line.

SHEAFFER SNORKEL: 1952-1959: To start, consider some high-end models, those with gold-filled caps, gold-filled caps and barrels, and solid gold trim.  The high end comprises Crest, Signature, Autograph, Triumph and Masterpiece.  High end models are not always the most expensive pens today, as scarce color often outvalues fancy trim that contributed to high original cost.

Pen 3261 Sheaffer Snorkel Crest Set-in-Box $175  Done Crest: White Dot, 2-Tone Gold Triumph (conical) Nib, Gold-Filled Cap
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Extra Fine*	Color:  Perfect
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. A quite decent Crest set, this one is kept from full Excellent by a single pin-point ding on back of cap. Easy to miss at first glance, but hey, I like to be meticulous.  Classic Sheaffer "Waverley" upturned point, properly coded "F-5" for fine point in a Crest (not all nibs pack codes, and swaps can give mislabelled nibs). Very smooth writer.

Pen 3278 MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Signature. Pastel Green  $200 Signature: Solid Gold Cap-band, Plastic Cap, 2-tone Gold Nib Non-Black Signature Pens are Relatively Scarce. Very Smooth Extra Fine Point
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XF	Imprint: Extrafine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $200
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Signature has hallmarked 14-k capband (vs Autograph which has wider gold band and gold clip).  This one has- obviously- a signature on the Signature band ;) Clean pen. Upturned "Waverley"-style point, typical to Sheaffer Triumph nibs.  Extra Fine points tend to be scratchy. However, this one is quite smooth.

Pen 3279  MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Gray  $175 (shipping delayed to mid-June) Crest: White Dot; Gold-Filled Cap; 2-Tone Gold Triumph (conical) Nib
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: No Dings	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity:
Point: Fine-XF	Imprint: Fine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Crest is an upscale model, featuring a gold-filled cap. Overall clean pen with bit of wear to imprint. Very fine point, marked as "fine"  but to my eye bordering extra fine. I might not be able to ship this until mid-June as I wish to get the quite fine point just a bit more smooth. If that is not a concern, I can ship more quickly.

SHEAFFER SNORKEL Continued: 1952-1959: Flexible Triumph Nibs. A brief interlude from stratification by original price point and by color,  to peek at couple "Special Nib" pens. Actually neither is for sale just now. I'm not ready to part with the Flex Stub. I like Stubs  and plan to use it a few months. And the Flex Extra Fine is on hold for a "want list" order. But, I'd prepped the ads and like the pens, so this is- I guess- a bit of "show and tell" The significance of flex points is discussed in the two ads, below.

Pen 3309 -R:  Sheaffer Snorkel CLIPPER Burgundy $ Not Inexpensive $ Clipper: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, Pd-AgTriumph (Conical) Nib NOT FOR SALE: Just for show (ing off) Rare fully marked FLEXIBLE STUB Triumph Nib (FS-4 Code)
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity:
Point: Flexible Stub (Broad)	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Yeah, this one is not for sale- at least not for awhile. I wish to use it for a few months and to savor the point both for writing and for rarity/cachet.  Triumph nibs were very rarely made with true flex, more rarely still found with appropriate nib code, never mind finding both in a broad stub. While i dislike (sort of dislike, anyway) extravagant guessing games, I would venture the guess that marked Flex Triumph Snork nibs (never mind in Stub) are seen on order of 1 in 500 to 1 in 1000 nibs. Maybe more rare. But, maybe not... go prove all this, right? Collectors hunt scarce and desirable pen models, and user-oriented hobbbyists hunt neat points.  On vintage writing instruments during recent years the two types of hobbyist have found overlap in rare variant nibs, making exotic points on old pens highly sought items, indeed. I recently picked up two properly code-marked Flex Triumph nibs. Had pen friend and restorer El Zorno fit them to two basic color pens in decent condition. I could put the nibs into better color pens, but don't want drive value to a rediculous point. As it is these two nibs in regular Snorks will price at or above the "high cachet" colors with normal nibs.  I just figured, since this is a Snork update, you might like seeing an amazingly scarce Snorkel nib.

SHEAFFER SNORKEL Continued: 1952-1959: Colors of High Cachet Today, with some exceptions, Snorkel color dominates value, usually overwhelming difference in model/trim.  6 colors are considered relatively rare and desirable: Fern, Periwinkle, Peacock, Mandarin,  Fiesta and Vermilion. It is believed they were introduced just before the series discontinued. One can go to ten pen shows in a year and be lucky to find a couple-few amongst the hundreds or thousands of Snorks spotted. They command a price premium, though not in proportion to rarity vs the "common" colors. I'm happy to offer a quite nice array of pens.

Pen 3271  -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper  Set Nearmint-in-Box  $340 SOLD Fiesta Red:  A "High-Cachet" Color Clipper:  White Dot, 2-tone Metal Cap, Pd-Ag Conical (Triumph) Nib.
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  Perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint: Perfect	Size:  5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $340
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  CLIPPER features conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. Superb set. Pencil is mint. Pen essentially mint-dipped (strict nearmint). Pencil has price tag. Pen still with "Fine" nib-grade sticker on gripping section. Nib marked "F-4" correct code for fine point on a Clipper. Smooth fine nib with classic Sheaffer "Waverley" upturned point.

Pen 2186 Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper   Fiesta Red  $235 Smokey desaturated red not to be confused with Vermilion
Overall Grade: exc	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine Smooth	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 5/8"  14cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  CLIPPER features conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. A top color snork,  Fiesta Red looks like a mildly desaturated Vermilion. Fiesta is one of the 6 high-cachet (and relatively scarce) Snork colors.  The pic turned out a bit orangy, but this one is Fiesta, no worries. Beautiful shape and just serviced by El Zorno.

Pen 3297 MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper. Fiesta Red   $265 Clipper: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, PdAg Triumph (Conical) Nib  "High Cachet" Color:  Nearmint Stickered.
Overall Grade: NM+	Metal: No Dings	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Fiesta Red is one of the six "high cachet" colors, though likely the most common amongst htem. Nib properly coded M-4 for medium point in a Clipper.  Upturned classic "Waverley"-style point. No ink on water testing but seems to be  a tint to the "Medium" sticker on gripping section, so I called it "near" mint.

Pen 3270 -MF Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper  Set Nearmint-in-Box  $225 Fiesta Red:  A "High-Cachet" Color Clipper:  White Dot, 2-tone Metal Cap, Pd-Ag Conical (Triumph) Nib. NOTE: Metal Cap is personalized (perhaps part of the "Award") Spare can be provided at nominal cost
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  Perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Nearmint	Size:  5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  A color of high-cachet,   Fiesta Red looks like a mildly desaturated Vermilion. This is a neat pen, in terms of historical context, and noting that the cap is name stamped ( see very few cap-personalized pens with the steel caps). Cap is lightly and neatly engraved  "Mickey Johnson". The box citing a town (S.C. ?) in Iowa (Sheaffer of course based in Iowa) mentions a  big band prize and has a 1959-1960 date that correlates to "conventional wisdom" in pendom that the "rare" color Snorks are late issue.  While I could have swapped steel caps for this better color Snork, I felt it best to leave this original package as is, as I found it in the (relative) wild.   I can provide a spare unpersonalized cap at nominal fee if that is sought.  The pen grades nearmint, in superb shape still with nib-grade sticker "FINE" on the gripping section. Smooth fine nib with classic Sheaffer "Waverley" upturned point

SHEAFFER SNORKEL Continued: 1952-1959: Colors of Intermediate Cachet The intermediate level colors comprise Buckskin Tan (pink) and Sage Green. I do offer my observation, having hunted Snorks for the website in aggressive fashion for three years, that Buckskin seems markedly more scarce than Sage.

Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman  $215 Buckskin Tan (pink)- An "Intermediate" Color Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap, PdAg Conical "Triumph" Nib
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: ExtraFine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $215
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.   Buckskin is considered one of the intermediate colors, along with Sage. My few years hunting Snorks suggests it gives "High Cachet" Fiesta a run in the rarity race and that it is well less common than Sage. Matching gripping section adds a bit of "oomph" to the look, though I am uncertain that Buckskin was offered any other way. Clean pen with excellent metal and clean plastic. Imprint fully legible but not nearmint sharp. Extremely smooth medium point, with the Triumph nib featuring that "Waverley"-type upturned point, and correctly marked M-4 (for medium point in a Statesman).

Pen 3295MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral  $130 (can ship June15 ) Buckskin Tan (pink)- An "Intermediate" Color Admiral: non-white-dot, plastic cap, monotone gold nib.
Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $130
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.   Buckskin is considered one of the intermediate colors, along with Sage. My few years hunting Snorks suggests it gives "High Cachet" Fiesta a run in the rarity race and that it is well less common than Sage. Matching gripping section adds a bit of "oomph" to the look, though I am uncertain that Buckskin was offered any other way. Overall clean pen, there are (eep!) couple light toothies in the blind cap only. I downgraded pen from Exc+ (otherwise). So it goes. Nice responsive medium point, verging on a bit of tine separation with pressure, not enough though to bump label to "semi-flex"

Pen 2041 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral SAGE (not Pastel) Green   $95
Overall Grade: VG- Fine	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:  XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS:  Sage Green is a middling color, well more desirable than Black, Gray, Burgundy, Pastel Green and Pastel Blue.  This one has speckled brassing covering the clip, as per the picture. The back of the cap has a small (2-3mm) "flea bite" in the plastic. A bit unusual to my experience with snorks, this one has maker's imprint on the cap instead of barrel.

Pen 3233 JB:  Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. SAGE Green 1950's   $190 Admiral= non-white-dot, plastic cap, monotone gold nib. Less common variant with imprint on cap instead of barrel
Overall Grade: Exc-NM	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Med+ Semi-Flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $190
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Sage green is a color of "intermediate cachet", far more scarce than Pastel Green. This late version has  cap imprint instead of barrel imprint and  has matching gripping section. Oh yeah, the nib is medium and responsive bordering on semi-flex. Bit of pressure pushes the line to the med-broad/broad zone.  Great writer. Clean pens.

Pen 2985 S  Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman.   $160  ?sold? SAGE Green- An Intermediate-Cachet Color
Overall Grade:  ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  MInt	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint:  ExtraFine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $160
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. PdAg Triumph  (conical) nib, as expected for this model.

Pen 3296 MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman. SAGE Green 1950's   $190 Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap, PdAg Conical "Triumph" Nib
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity:NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $190
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Sage green is a color of "intermediate cachet", far more scarce than Pastel Green. Nib properly coded F-4 for fine point in a Statesman. Matching gripping section. Nice writer.  Upturned classic "Waverley"-style point.

Pen 3307 NB:  Sheaffer Snorkel. Statesman Sage Green 1950's   $180 (can ship June 15) Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap, Pd-Ag (Conical) Nib Sage is an "Intermediate" Color
Overall Grade: Exc-NM	Metal: Exc	Color: Nearmint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $180
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Sage green is a color of "intermediate cachet", far more scarce than Pastel Green.  Classic Sheaffer Triumph nib with "Waverley" style upturned point. Matching color to gripping section. Fine Point with proper nib code "F-4" on nib. Great condition. Plan to ship mid June as wish to smoothen nib just a bit more. Earlier shipping if toothy nib does not bother you.

Pen 2861-M  Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper  $160 Sage Green: one of the two intermediate cachet colors
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $160
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  CLIPPER features conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. Sage is a "better" color along with Buckskin, well less common than the... well... common colors.

SHEAFFER SNORKEL Continued: 1952-1959: Colors of Baseline Cachet Common colors include Black, Gray, Burgundy, Pastel Green and Pastel Blue. These are found in most models, both White Dot line and non White Dot line.  Signature with solid gold band is found in Black, less often in Green and in Burgundy.  Autograph is Black (?only?- I've heard of but have not seen Burgundy). Amongst the steel cap pens the least common model overall is the non-white-dot Sovereign.  Pens are found with black and less commonly with matching gripipng sections. Matching sections and very early style solid-gold Snorkel tubes add a bit of "oomph" when found.

Pen 2004 Sheaffer Snorkel Special Pastel Blue 1950's   $80
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:  F	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $80
COMMENTS:  Nice Basic Snork. The Special looks just like admiral at first peek- plastic cap and non-white dot. But this late appearing Snorkel model features an open white PdAg nib, unlike the Admiral. Responsive fine point nib.

Pen 2492F  Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Pastel Blue   $90 ?sold?
Overall Grade:Exc+	Metal:Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity:  NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Open monotone 14k gold  nib, as expected for this model.

Pen 2979 S Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. Extra Fine Point $90
Overall Grade:  Fine-Xf	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint:  None	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. No sign barrel imprint ever present.  No dings. Clean pen with nice point, quite smooth for such a fine line.

Pen 2978 S  Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  $95
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. Fine Point

Pen 3137 Sheaffer Snorkel Crest Gray 1950's  $95 Mint Stickered Unrestored. SEMI-FLEX Medium NIb
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color:  Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med Semi-Flex	Imprint:  Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Mint pen has not met ink. Has nib-grade sticker still on gripping section. Nib is not marked for flex, but is at least semi-Flex (probably pushing full-flex for this era, but not as flexible as a flex 1920's pen, and the nib does not have "flex" code markings.  May not be returned if inked or dipped.  Can be resaced- with some delay in shipping- for additional $30.

Pen 3291 MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Pastel Blue  $105 (can ship June 15) Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap. Pd-Ag Conical (Triumph) Nib
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Ultra-Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Clean Pastel Green with ultra-fine (accountant?) point.

Pen 3293 MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. SAGE Green 1950's   $105 Special: Non-White-Dot, Plastic Cap, PdAg Open Nib
Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Special, whilst the most humble model,  was introduced after the series first appeared, and is seen a bit less frequently than several other models. The nib-code (6) reflects this. This nib is M-6, for medium point on a special. It is nice wet, very smooth writer.  Grand example of Special.

Pen 1993   Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Gray $90
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  NM	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: NM
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS: This Snorkel Admiral properly features open-style gold nib, non-white-dot plastic cap and "Sheaffer's Clip". Nice Basic Snork.

Pen 2490F Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral  $80
Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  MInt	clarity: NA
Point: F-M	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $80
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Open monotone gold nib, as expected for this model. Couple light marks to the plastic. Nice responsive nib on the medium side of fine-medium

Pen 2494F Sheaffer Snorkel Special  $85
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS:  : The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Open monotone PdAg  nib, as expected for this model.

Pen 2875-M  Sheaffer Snorkel Special  Gray  $85
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  Snorkel SPECIAL features non-white-dot nib and open PdAg nib. This one has remnant of nib-grade sticker still on the gripping section. Clean pen

Pen 2981 S  Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  $105
Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Clip Brassing	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  MInt	clarity: NA
Point: medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. Smooth medium point

Pen 3277 MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel. Gray $115   Sentinel: White Dot, 2-Tone Cap, 2-Tone Gold Nib. Early Variant with gold Snorkel Tube
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's.  This one pops. Probably full mint, no sign of having met ink. Fine point, with the classic upturned Sheaffer "Waverley" point.   The early style gold Snorkel tube (some claim "first year only") adds charm to this one. Fully restored with warranty, but may not be returned for refund if inked/dipped. Slight delay in shipping to further adjust the snorkel tube.

Pen 3281 MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper. Gray $110 Clipper: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, PdAg Triumph (Conical) Nib
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc- No Dings	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Extra Fine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $110
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Clean Pen. Nice writer with upturned Sheaffer "Waverley"-type point.

Pen 2862-M   Sheaffer Snorkel  Valiant.  Black  $70
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  VALIANT features the conical two tone 14k gold nib. Nice wet fine-medium point. Bit of woggle to the nib from prior straightening.

Pen 2443 R(?) Sheaffer Snorkel SIGNATURE  $125  Solid 14k Cap-band.
Overall Grade:  Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity: N/A
Point: ExtraFine	Imprint:  None	Size: 5 1/8" 12.9cm	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's was  produced in an impressive array of colors and trim. This one writes a nice smooth  line with the expected two tone conical (Triumph) nib.  Pens with solid gold cap-bands are well less common than the average Snork. Cap-band personalized , in this case (lightly) Jesse Callen or some such. Plastic has light marks. Barrel imprint not present (never there vs. worn/polished). Priced down a bit to compensate.

Pen 2487F Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman  $70   Jet Black. Barrel is personalized
Overall Grade:  Fine-Xf	Metal: Clip Brassing	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:NA
Point: Fine Point	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $70
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Proper PdAg  Triumph nib. Barrel is personalized "J Ruth Renner"

Pen 3280 -MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman. Black  $115 Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap, PdAg Conical (Triumph) Nib Uncommon Imprint Variation
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. An unusual variant, this has an imprint running circumferentially by the barrel threads (similar to what is seen on Parker "51") instead of longitudinally on mid-barrel.  Very clean pen with nice medium line, featuring the upturned "Waverley"-type classic Sheaffer Triumph nib.

Pen 2976 S Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Pastel Green  $65
Overall Grade:  Fine-Xf	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity: NA	Clip wiggles a bit
Point: Medium- smooooth.	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $65
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. Smooth nib. Discounted  as the nib does wiggle a bit left to right. Nice writer.

Pen 3282 MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman. Pastel Green  $190 (Can Ship Mid June) Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap, PdAg Conical (Triumph) Nib
Overall Grade: Exc-NM	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: UltraFine-ExtraFine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $190
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. The PdAg nib is the (?) later variant with "Palladium-Silver" in banner form engraved on nib. Super-fine point. Will ship mid June as wish to do final smoothening on the nib.

Pen 3284 MF:  Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Pastel Green 1950's   $65 Sentinel: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, 2-Tone Gold (Conical) Nib From Vacumania's Basement
Overall Grade: VG-Fine	Metal: One Ding	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine (nearly XF)	Imprint: NONE*	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $65
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Cap has one small ding to right of clip. Barrel lacks imprint (pretty clean barrel- whether never had imprint or was polished away at some point, I cannot say). Writes well and of course fully restored. Figure with the modest ding and missing imprint, I'll toss this one in the  "Basement".