Sheaffer Craftsman 500
Key Attributes
| Brand | Sheaffer |
| Model | Craftsman 500 |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Era | 1940s |
| Filling System | lever-filler |
| Nib Material | gold |
| Nib Size | #5 fine |
| Colorway | brown striated |
| Condition Grade | excellent |
| Rarity | common |
About this Fountain pen
A 1940s Sheaffer Craftsman 500 fountain pen in brown striated finish with gold-plated trim. This restored lever-filler is fitted with a fine Feather Touch #5 nib and presents as an excellent collector-grade example.
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