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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

$35.00Price
  • 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.

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