1948 Black Sheaffer Triumph Valiant fountain pen - XF

The Valiant is the largest model Sheaffer Triumph. That honor is shared with the Crest Deluxe and Sentinel Deluxe. The only difference between these three is the cap - the others are both metal. I like pens from this brief era when Sheaffer placed the white dot on the cap peak rather than above the clip.

 Some people don't like black pens. I've begun matching inks to pens - a vanity, I know. I like black pens because I feel they break open the opportunities for potential inks. Any color works in a black pen. Whether it be basic black or fuchsia. Black Pen Society FTW.

The pen is in very good condition apart from two points. There is a small crease on the back of the cap - it is shown in the photos. The ink view grip section has darkened to amber rather than the original green.

The cap can be posted gently to make the pen long enough to be comfortable in any hand. The filler has been restored with modern materials that should last decades with the occasional application of silicone grease on the filler rod.

Length
Capped - 133 mm (5.2”)
Uncapped - 113 mm (4.7”)
Posted - 15 mm (5.9”).

Diameter
Cap - 13 mm (0.51”)
Barrel - 12.2 mm (0.48”)

Filler
Vacuum-Fil

Nib
extra-fine