Condition:This sleek black Sheaffer Imperial 500, affectionately known as the “Dolphin,” glides in from the early 1960s with a design that feels like it was engineered for interstellar diplomacy. Featuring a brushed stainless steel cap and a distinctive medium stainless steel “Dolphin” nib, this pen blends mid-century modern styling with futuristic curves. The jet black barrel has a few minor surface scratches from its interplanetary travel. Its Touchdown pneumatic filling system has been fully restored with a new ink sac and O-ring, tested, and confirmed to fill smoothly, no Earth-bound hesitation here. With its streamlined profile and reliable performance, this pen is ready to chart your thoughts across galaxies of paper, from mission logs to daily dispatches.
Restoration Work:
- The cap has been brush cleaned
- Nib and feed ultrasonically cleaned
- New ink sac installed with 100% pure medical grade talc
- New O-ring installed
- The pen has been lightly polished
- The pen has been water tested
- This pen is ready to use
Sheaffer Imperial 500 Dolphin Fountain Pen - Black
Brand and Year:
Sheaffer, Fort Madison, IA - c. 1960's
Model:
500 "Dolphin"
Filling System:
Pneumatic "touchdown"
Color:
Black with stainless steel
Length:
5 3/8" long
Nib:
Medium - a lovely Sheaffer inlaid stainless steel nib.