1948 Persian blue Sheaffer Sovereign Vacuum-Fil

Like new Persian blue Sheaffer Sovereign from 1948.

1948 is the first year for Persian blue Sheaffer pens. It is the final year of Sheaffer Vacuum-Fil pens. This pen is a convergence of two remarkable Sheaffer features.

The pen is in like new condition. The inner barrel has no staining. There were only a few odd drops of ink to hint that perhaps it had been filled once to check out proper function. The plastic, trim and nib are flawless.

The nib is probably a medium though it compares well to a modern, western fine. It has a slight stubbiness that offers a bit of line variation. It is wet, smooth & firm though not completely rigid as the Triumphs of the same era.

I have large hands and grip pens high on the threads between the grip section and barrel. I have no trouble using this pen uncapped. The cap does post securely to extend the length to satisfy those who prefer a longer pen.

Length
Capped - 128 mm (5”)
Uncapped - 110 mm (4.3”)
Posted - 147 mm (5.8”)
Diameter
Cap - 12.7 mm (0.5”)
Barrel - 11.4 mm (0.45”)

Filler
Vacuum-Fil

Nib
Modern, Western fine