I am not a particularly delicately-built person. For some reason,
many of the pens I get which are in rather good shape or have really
interesting writing properties are better suited to the petite hand--
the Waterman 52½V, the Remex, the "17"
Lady, and this object. Unlike my previous junior, thought,
I bought this one while aware of the issue. Why?
Well, the other one has such a pleasant point, I thought it might
be fun to try out another. This one, alas, is slightly stiffer.
More in common with the
previous example, this pen appears to be a later example of the line,
with its 275 price code revealing it to come from some point after 1938
( in which year it would have worn a 350). I discover with some
amusement that by 1941 there was also a "long" version of the Junior,
which appears to have simple become the code-word for "cheapest pen we
make" rather than a size indicator. Because it's a lever filler,
the ink window is limited to the section. Edit: I find that this is a
"Rose Glow" body rather than a "Carmine", which was only
available from 1936 to 1939; at that price, we might comfortably say
it's a 1939 model.
Specifications:
Fine gold point; no hallmark, but it is stamped "Sheaffer Junior"
(I start to suspect that this is to prevent an unscrupulous retailer
from swapping caps with a more expensive model). Lever filler.
12.2cm long
capped, 14.7cm posted.
Condition: A slight depression on the tail from posting, rather
than an actual scar, is the limit of damage to the plastic. The
plating on the lever and band is beginning to show some brassing.
The ink window has gone a very true light amber colour, and is
slightly stained. There is also an odd ruddy discolouration
around the point's slit which resists polishing.
Repairs:
Replaced the dead sac with silicone to keep the window from going any
darker. Got rid of most
of the stain on the point.
Location: My collection.
For sale?: Yes--
$37.50. Contact me at:
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