I had an uninked, stickered, Sheaffer 1st year Touchdown pen (the thick model). Like new from the shop, with a crisp imprint, and no scratches or scuff marks. That pen has been lying in my pen case for years, to be looked at, and to imagine how the shops must have been filled with pens like that some day.
Last weekend, I checked the seal, and to my surprise (tested with water) the pen fills convincingly, and does not leak. So today I bit the bullet, removed the stickers, and filled the pen up with Akkerman washable blue ink. After some scribbling, I am pleased to tell that it is a great writer! The coming days will tell if the ink sac is ok indeed, or needs replacement after all (hence the washable ink).
The moment I removed the stickers, and filled up the pen for the first time, I probably halved the resale value.
But do I look forward to using it tomorrow!
Yes, I know that a 1st year TD is more rare than the later TM pens. But a Sheaffer'S pen was made to be used! And that is what I'm finally doing
Last weekend, I checked the seal, and to my surprise (tested with water) the pen fills convincingly, and does not leak. So today I bit the bullet, removed the stickers, and filled the pen up with Akkerman washable blue ink. After some scribbling, I am pleased to tell that it is a great writer! The coming days will tell if the ink sac is ok indeed, or needs replacement after all (hence the washable ink).
The moment I removed the stickers, and filled up the pen for the first time, I probably halved the resale value.
But do I look forward to using it tomorrow!
Yes, I know that a 1st year TD is more rare than the later TM pens. But a Sheaffer'S pen was made to be used! And that is what I'm finally doing
. I'm glad it turned out to be a good one, the best value is your joy in using it!
