Sheaffer300 Glossy Black Fountain Pen with Gold Tone Trim and Medium Nib

Great Buy!Very nice pen for the price. I wasn't sure about buying it. I have had pens in this price range that definitely feel like they are not worth it; not this one. The size and weight are nice. The feel in your hand is one of quality and comfort. All the hardware fits tightly to the pen. The cap clicks on and off solidly and when you attach it to the back when it is open it also attaches well without contacting the barrel. This is a nice Shaeffer refill which is very smooth. I like it better than my Waterman which was 3x the price.Just be aware that it is not a slim pen. Maybe it was my perception, but it looks slimmer in the picture than it is in actuality. It's more the size of a Waterman Expert or Mont Blanc Meisterstuck. Typical for a pen like this one.

I ordered the Sheaffer 300 in black with gold trim. The body of this pen is entirely metal, which means it is a very substantial pen. (I believe that others in the 300 line may have resin barrels. Something to consider if you want a lighter pen.)This pen cost me just shy of $70.00, but looks much more expensive. This particular version has a two-tone steel nib. Even though it's steel, not gold, it lays down a nice, wet line. Wet, but not sloppy. The nib itself is basically the same bullet proof nib you'll find on the Prelude and other Sheaffer models. It's a proven design that works well. No skipping. A twist converter is included, so you have the option of using any number of inks available on the market.As I said earlier, it is a substantial pen. Part of that is due to the 300's girth. The diameter is wider than many pens, making it comfortable in the hand.The cap has an articulated lever style clip which can be safely clipped to just about any thickness of cloth without worrying about it becoming sprung. The cap itself is heavy and will make the pen feel top heavy if you post it. (I usually use my pens unposted, so this isn't a problem for me.).It's a handsome, professional looking pen that you'll be proud to bring out at the most formal business meeting.

Just got this very pretty rollerball today.Pilot G2 and Uniball Signo refills fit perfectly in this pen!!Had they not fit I am not certain if I would have liked this pen for other than the aesthetics. The Sheaffer medium refill is more like a bold to me.The pen feels good in the hand. I do not post the cap so it is not too heavy. It is a larger diameter pen. Bigger than both the G2 and Uniball pen bodies.

Sheaffer has always come up with good writing instruments. I've had a Sheaffer fountain pen for the last 15 years and its still going strong. I initially bought a Parker Sonnet FP which was a terrible writer and skips a helluvalot!.I promptly returned that one in exchange for this Sheaffer.First impressions are that the packaging is terrible! Its a poorly made in Thailand box. The pen appears new but was wrapped in a dirty plastic. So if this pen is a gift, look elsewhere as the presentation does NOT impress.Moving on, if you buy a pen to write with as I do, then you would not be disappointed. This Sheaffer with medium nib writes very well. It does not skip and is not too wet. My only complaint is that the top of the nib where you grip when you write is made from plastic (as compared to metal for the Parker Sonnet) and feels cheap. Sheaffer could do better by going metal there.The next con is perhaps the weight of the cap. I like my instruments to have some girth to it. But when used posted, the balance is a little off and sometimes feels like its gonna fall the other way. The cap will not fall off the pen - Its well secured once posted. But the balance is off. This is no biggie and I can always use the pen unposted and it still feels sizable and has a nice.weight to it.I won't try any other brands now with this pen. Except perhaps the Lamy. Good pen. Try it!

I purchased this pen its dimensions ( long and heavy) and looks. I was not happy with my Cross pens. The Scheaffer is owned by Cross but the quality is superior. For the price, this pen is not matched. The ink is more like fountain ink in the flow and if you leave the pens still over the same spot, it will bleed like a fountain pen. I like it, but If you don’t, the Cross ink barrel fits in case you don’t like runny ink. This pen is the best and should last me a lifetime. The black and gold is stunning. I will be buying these for holidays gifts. You will not regret buying this writing implement for your satisfaction (the compliments are just the icing on the cake).

Fountain pen cartridges were dried out and not useable

I have about 20 different makes and models of fountain pens. I have an older Sheaffer Targa that writes like a dream. I couldn't find any reviews for this pen, so I took a chance based on the results of my Targa. I have to say I really like this pen. Not only does it have a classy look, and great feel. I posts nicely with a nice solid feel in the weight. The nib is smooth and inks moderately wet. You can't beat the price point for a pen of this quality. I use this as my everyday writer.

Beautiful, heavy pen. Nice glossy finish, and the nib is a two tone gold / silver color, which is very attractive. The pens were bought as Christmas gifts, so I never really used them. I have a similar pen, which writes really well, and that is why I chose these Sheaffer pens. The price was also reasonable. If you have never written, or have not written for a long time, this is good pen for a reasonable price to start with. Buy a bottle of ink and use the provided converter, and stay away from the cartridges. They are too expensive. I would recommend Noodler's ink. Noodler's Black Waterproof Fountain Pen Ink - Bulletproof,3 ounce

Tiene la calidad que uno espera de Sheaffer.

I've tried other brands of fountain pens - less expensive, but in the end you get what you pay for - smooth, even flow, a quality writing instrument!

The pen is absolutely value for money. I love to with it! The nib though is a bit smaller for my taste, but i still like how sleek and beautiful the nib is! The material of the barrel that is made of copper I guess feels amazing but the plastic quality is very poor especially the threads I wish the feed section was also made of metal.A better quality was expected. The converter is on the cheap side. The inkflow is smooth and wet because of the highly saturated feed. At first the nib felt a bit scratchy,but was ok after writing with it for some time. The weight for me is fine too. Though I highly unrecommend posting the cap at the back as the weight of the cap is more than the entire pen's weight and feels extremely cumbersome to write with it on.Overall my writing experience with this wonderful pen is outstanding. The performance is pretty perfect. The pen all together is a steel of a pen even with some minor cons,just my cup of tea.

I like a thick barrelled pen. Had Sheaffer pens previously and like this very much. I like the weight and balance when in the hand . Refills available.

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