Category Archive: Sheaffer-pens

At Penclassics you can find good reviews of Sheaffer Pens, including Ballpoints and ballpens, plus mechanical pencils, so you can be sure of fing the best pen or best pencil.

May 14

Targa by Sheaffer

Targa by Sheaffer

Sheaffer Targa   It was launched in 1978 as ‘Targa by Sheaffer’ and named after a famous Italian (Sicily) Road race (as was the Porsche Targa) and never known as the Sheaffer Targa. Apparently it was originally named the Genesis but changed to Targa because of concerns that sales in the Middle East may suffer …

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Apr 04

Sheaffer Flat Top

Sheaffer Lifetime

Sheaffer Lifetime   The Sheaffer Flat Tops introduced in 1912 were made from hard rubber but it wasn’t until 1924 that the first plastic ones were produced. If my research is correct, this material was Radite, a partially nitrated celluloid.           Jade green was one of the more popular colors and …

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Dec 04

Sheaffer PFM

Sheaffer Pen for Men

Pen For Men I recently came across a vintage Sheaffer whilst I was looking through one of my lesser used pen cases. Now this was one of my favourite pens, but that was many years ago and I’d almost forgotten about it…..after a disagreement with the tiled floor in the bathroom. I was about to …

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