Pen 3092 R Sheaffer Snorkel Dealer Demonstrator 1952 $495 SOLD First Yr/First Style with solid-gold Snorkel
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal:  Exc	Color: Nearmint.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size:   5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $495
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. Demonstrators are amongst the most high-cachet Snorks.  The pen essentially is a Valiant (white dot, two-tone gold Triumph nib), but of course done in clear plastic.   The tube itself is solid gold, something collectors attribute to early pens only.  No cracks. Freshly restored. The only weak points?  The black paint used to obscure inner cap adhesive largely is gone (which, ironically, favors visualizaiton of the guts), and the typical slight internal stress marks are present by the clip insertion, which seems to happen once pens have had their clips moved.  Nice Demo. Typical Triumph nib upturned in the famous "Waverly" tradition, it writes a nice smooth line.

Pen 3093 R Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. Periwinkle. Late 1950's  $270 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Nearmint.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Medium	Imprint: Nearmint	Size:   5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $270
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.   Periwinkle is one of the 6 "tough" colors in Snorkeldom, arguably ranked just below Fern for scarcity. Nice smooth upturned "Waverly"-style two tone gold nib. Medium point.

Pen 3111 R: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel. 1950's  FERN Green  $285 SOLD Sentinel  = White Dot Metal Cap with 2-tone 14k  "Triumph" Nib. Plump Medium Point. Smooth Wet Writer.
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Nearmint.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Medium	Imprint: Fine	Size:   5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $285
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. Fern is the rarest of the six "tough" colors, with the caveat that Fiesta Red, while more common overall than Fern, is overwhelmingly rarer with matching plastic cap.  Very nice pen suffering only a bit of a light imprint.  Nice medium 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 3103 S:  Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. 1950's  Pastel Green  $105 SOLD Valiant = White Dot Model with 2-tone 14k  "Triumph" Nib. Plump Medium Point. Smooth Wet Writer.
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: NM	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: NM	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. Clean which writes verrrry nicely.

Pen 3029 R Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Fiesta Red  $240
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Nearmint.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Medium	Imprint: Nearmint	Size:   5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $240
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.   Fiesta Red is one of the six "tough" colors in Snorkeldom.  A  superb pen with nice medium point.

Pen 3051 JB Sheaffer Statesman Snorkel Sage Green  $175 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Excellent	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	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.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series.  Sage Green is an "intermediate" color along with Bucksin Tan, well less common than the five common colors, but not so scarc as the 6 "tough" colors, though perhaps that explanation is redundant.  Sage is found both as White Dot and non White Dot models.  Statesman is a white dot (Triumph nib) model with PdAg (Palladium Silver) nib. Clean pen with smooth manifold (firm) fine point.

Pen 3054 JB  Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $180 SOLD Desirable Peacock.
Overall Grade:  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: $180
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 14k gold nib.   Peacock (robin's-egg blue)  is one of the six "tough" colors in Snorkeldom, generally ranked above Vermilion, Mandarin and (half) Fiesta.   **This one has a single big  toothmark on the blind cap, Pen is priced down in recognition. Other than the one quite noticeable toothie, the pen would grade nearmint.

Pen 3104 S:  Sheaffer Thin Model ("TM") Touchdown Sentinel 1950-51   $150 SOLD Touchdown 1-2 Year Model preceding the Snorkel. "Forest" Green Plump Medium Point. Smooth Writer.
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Nearmint.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size:   5 1/4 " 13.3  cm	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Touchdown tends to fly beneath collectors' collective radar, slotting in the early 1950's after the fatter original Touchdown and before the much more prevalent, longer running Snorkel.  The pen looks like Snorkel but is a bit shorter in the barrel. It is found in some colors never used for Snork, such as this dark green.  Great nib on this one, the upturned "Waverly" style for which Sheaffer is known. Plump iridium on two-tone 14k-gold conical "Triumph" nib. Wet smooth writer.

Pen 3112 -S  Sheaffer TM (Thin Model) Touchdown Sentinel $160 SOLD Prussian(?) Blue. 1951
Overall Grade: Exx	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine-Med	Imprint: Exc	Size:   5 1/4 " 13.3 cm	PRICE: $160
COMMENTS:  The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money for dominance of the 1950's pen scene.  The TM Touchdown bridged the gulf from the 1940's fatter pens (including the original Touchdown) and the 1950's Snorkel. Seeing just a 1-2 year production run, TM Touchdown looks like a Snork, but is a bit shorter (didn't need the room for the Snork mechanism(, lacks a Snorkel tube (obviously) and saw some different colors.  The TM Touchdown overall is well less often seen then Snorkel, due in no small part to its much shorter production era. This one features This one features the two tone metal cap and two tone gold conical (Triumph) nib appropriate to Sentinel.  VERY SMOOTH Fine-Medium point, writing a lush wet line.  This blue (?Prussion) was not used for the subsequent Snorkel model.

Pen 3028 R   Sheaffer PFM I (Pen For Men "One") Green  $265 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	clutch: Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Full Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size:  5 3/8 " 13.6 cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS:  The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism.  It introduced the inlaid nib to Sheaffer pens.  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 "I" featuring "white" trim and PdAg nib. Green arguably is a somewhat "better" color amongst PFM's. Very clean pen with responsive medium point.

Pen 2986 S Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper  $240 SOLD Fiesta Red with Medium+ Point
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" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $240
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. Fiesta Red is one of the six "tough" colors. This one is superb with  edium (marked M-4 appropriately) nib that writes a more plump line than most mediums.

Pen 2985 S  Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman.   $160  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 2880-S  Sheaffer PFM IV (Pen For Men 3) Black $495 Monster Nib.  Broad+
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Broad+	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $495
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.  The PFM-IV was the second to top model produced in all colors, but today is markedly more scarce than the originally more expensive PFM-V. Finding one with a monster nib... not a common event.

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 2901 -M  Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper  Gray $100 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Medium-ish	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $100
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.  Clean cap. No brassing. Barrel imprint complete but not razor sharp. Clean color. Nib looks between fine-medium to my eye, but the wet line seems full medium. No dings.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

Pen 2862-M   Sheaffer Snorkel  Valiant.  Black  $95
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.

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 2624 Sheaffer PFM I Green  $375 SOLD  Mint, Chalkmarked, Cellophaned, Boxed, NOS
Overall Grade:  Mint	Metal: Mint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch: Mint	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Mint	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $375 SOLD
COMMENTS: PFM !. The fat snorkel.  Mint NOS Still in Cellophane and with Sheaffer Box (not sure the box is original for PFM).   May not be returned if inked or dipped. Probably fills. Fresh sac can be placed for $30 with mild shipping delay.

Pen 2565R  Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper $225  SOLD Fiesta Red, one of the 6 scarce Snorkel 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: $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.  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.Nib marked "fine" borders on Extra Fine, a smooth Pdag Triumph.  This one has excellent color. It does have a posting mark near the back of the barrel, visible in the picture.

Pen 2597   Sheaffer Snorkel SIGNATURE  Jet Black. Solid 14k Hallmarked Cap-Ring  $150
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point: MediumSmooth	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.3cm	PRICE: $150
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. This one writes a nice smooth medium  line with the expected two tone conical (Triumph) nib.. Pens with solid gold cap-bands are well less common than the average Snork. The cap-rings has been engraved (as are most SIgnature and Autograph pens out there); this one reads "Daisy Lambeth"

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 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. This one is clean, with 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 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 2492F  Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Pastel Blue   $90
Overall Grade:Exc+	Metal:Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc