With such models as the Sheaffer Prelude fountain pen, Sheaffer Javelin fountain pen, and the Sheaffer Targa fountain pen it’s easy to see the high quality value Sheaffer puts into these fine writing instruments.
Sheaffer stands behind their products with one of the best warranties in the business. They provide 1 year, 3 year and lifetime limited warranties.
Limited only in the sense that if you lose, accidental damage, misuse or abuse these items it will not be covered.
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As quoted from Sheaffer themselves “You have a signature and Sheaffer gives you the power to show the world what it is”.
Continue reading to learn how Sheaffer came to be an international brand.
Sourced from Sheaffer.
1907 – W.A. Sheaffer invents a new pen filling apparatus using a lever system. This new filling system eliminates the need to use an eye dropper to fill pens; always a messy process, by putting a deflatable rubber sac in the pen barrel.
Sheaffer also eliminates the coin shaped bump common to pens of the day by using a lever and pressure bar to deflate the ink sac. He patented the lever fill system in 1908.
The First Sheaffer Pens – Patent Information
1908 – Walter Sheaffer’s patent is granted in August. Customer acceptance of the pen by local writers is exceptional.
1912- Walter A. Sheaffer invests his life savings and launches the world renowned Sheaffer brand with seven employees in the small back room of a Fort Madison, Iowa jewelry store.
1913 – On January 1, 1913 the W.A. Sheaffer Pen Company is incorporated in Iowa, with an initial investment of $35,000.
Sheaffer Fountain Pen Ink
1922 – Sheaffer introduces “Skrip” ink. This new blend flows smoothly and fills easily.
Sheaffer's Skrip
1924 – Sheaffer introduces the Jade Green pen using the Pryoxylin non-breakable plastic called Radite for caps and barrels.
Sheaffer also adds the White Dot® trademark, which remains a mark of quality on Sheaffer pens today.
Sheaffer Fountain Pen - Notice The White Dot
1929 – Sheaffer introduces the “Balance®” Pen with a streamlined shaped.
Sheaffer Balance Pen - 1929
1938 – Sheaffer introduces the “Crest” the first pen to use a plastic body with a fitted metal cap.
In 1940 acrylics were introduced into Sheaffer’s line of fine writing instruments.
Sheaffer Crest
Sheaffer Way – Refilling A Fountain Pen
1949 – The Touchdown® filling mechanism is introduced making the process of refilling the pen even easier. The Touchdown pen contains a flexible rubber ink sac inside a metal frame.
There is a blind cap at the end of the barrel that screws out to pull out a large shiny metal plunger. When the plunger goes down, air pressure compresses the ink sac.
When the plunger reaches the end, it moves past a seal and allows air to escape the pen (look for the tiny pinholes).
As the pressure is released, the ink sac re-inflates and sucks ink.
1950′s – Saw the introduction of the PFM™ or Pen For Men, a distinctive writing instrument.
Sheaffer PFM
1970′s – Saw the introduction of Targa™ by Sheaffer, line of high fashion writing instruments.
Sheaffer Targa Fountain Pen - 1978
More Fine Writing Instruments by Sheaffer
1980′s – This time brought writers the Slim Targa by Sheaffer. TRZ™, Connaisseur® models and a re-introduction of the Nostalagia™ model.
1990′s – This was the relaunch of Crest™ and Balance® models as well as the introduction of the Sheaffer Legacy®, Fashion™, Prelude® and Intrigue® writing instruments.
Sheaffer Valor, Intrigue, Legacy Fountain Pens
Present Day – The Sheaffer brand reflects who you are, it’s your signature, a reflection of your personality, ambitions and image.
Sheaffer fine writing instrument provide a welcome ‘escape’ from the hectic pace of modern times. Sheaffer’s exiting range of fresh luxury finishes compliment any attire or mood.
Most importantly, Sheaffer does all the above while continuing to provide the superior writing experience you expect!
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