Sheaffer Prelude Deep Blue w/Horizontal Line Engraving and Fine Nib Fountain Pen

When I went off to college, I was given a Silver Shaeffer pen by an uncle. It was a metal body one, with the one piece nib. I don't remember what model it was, but I knew that it was expensive from all the looks I got. It was the heaviest writing instrument I had ever held in my hand! I held it in my hand as if I had been handed a one pound ingot of gold! It felt good! It was even better at writing. Those were the days where you wrote with a pencil, or one of the Bic type ball pens that would leave a Morse Code trail of ink, and if you stopped for too long, they would leave a sticky puddle. This was before the days of roller ball pens, and felt tip pens, etc. I used that Shaeffer pen through out college, but after graduating, I found I had to fill in multi-part forms with carbon sheets, and checks with duplicates, which needed a ball point pen. So my Shaeffer, through which many ounces of ink had flowed, was retired. With all the moves I have made since then, it has been "lost". Probably in one of the un-opened moving boxes from three or four moves ago that still clutter my basement.Now with copying and fax machines, laser printers, the internet, digital photography, etc. There are less and less places that require a "carbon" copy of a document. You fill one in, and then fax it, or more often, you fill it in on-line and print or e-mail the completed copies to as many people as you need to. Because of this, it is now easier to use a fountain pen. Modern disposable pen technology has improved to the point that a fountain pen is redundant, but all the same, you can use one in regular writing situations, like signing a check, or writing out a list, etc. Surprisingly, it may also be more economical, with an ounce of ink going a long way. Factoring in the cost, and longevity of one of these pens, it could become cheaper in the long run than paying $12.00 - $15.00 for 10 disposable pens.But economy is not why you use a fountain pen. A fountain pen forces you to write with a more delicate stroke, to avoid damage to the nib. The modulation of the force varies the width of the stroke almost imperceptibly, but still noticeable in a side by side comparison. It forces you to form your letters better, and makes you remember those penmanship classes that you had to take! Almost every time I take out my pen to write something, people comment on the pen. The younger generation are fascinated, and the older ones become nostalgic, relating stories of their first or favorite fountain pen, and how it took them through school or college.This particular Shaeffer pen is similar to one I had owned in the past. It is metal bodied, with a deep black satin finish. It does not feel slippery in your hands. The gold accents really make it stand out. It is a handsome pen, and something you would be proud to display. The nib is a separate piece, and you grasp the nib holder away from the ink containing parts of the nib. This, I find works better for me, since I don't seem to get ink on my fingers as much. The one piece nib pens tend to hold some ink away from the tip, and if you are the type who grabs the nib close to the end, your finger ends up with ink stains. I bought ink and use the provided filler, after finishing the cartridges that came with it. Cartridge ink is way too expensive if you plan on using this as your main writing instrument. I would suggest Noodlers ink (Also bought on Amazon.com) which is great ink, and cheaper than Shaeffer Ink. One fill of ink lasts me about 3 to 4 days, but it is not a big deal. I have just made it a habit to fill up with ink before I leave home in the morning. If I forget a day or two, I still know I won't run out. I do carry a roller ball pen, for the odd carbon sheet form I may fill out.The packaging was very good, and protected the actual case that insturment came in. It was promptly delivered.Buy the pen as a fashion statement, or for nostalgia, or any other reason, but it is still a great practical writing instrument, which will improve your hand writing. I think they would make great graduation gifts once again! Noodler's Ink Refills Blue Bottled Ink

I have a thing for pens. After several Mont Blancs that didn’t really write any better or last any longer for me than any other pen I started shopping around for good looking pens with only difference being the body. I can buy a helluva lot of less expensive, but still nice looking, pens that work great for the price of one MB. I loved my MB Starwalker but it kept falling apart until I finally lost some parts I couldn’t find. Anyway, I don’t mind paying for a pen that’s reliable, looks good and writes well. Personally I prefer a rollerball pen. They’ve gotten much more reliable over the years and I just like the smooth flow and feel of the cartridge. What I really liked is how it looks. I just love a red pen and I really love the stripes. I get just as many compliments on my Schaefer as I did my MB. I really did love that Starwalker though so it’s good I can’t find another one. I’ve only had this pen a short while so I can’t speak to its long range durability yet but I’m 110% happy with it and I have dozens and dozens of custom made pens. My recently purchased custom pen with a poison opal body is probably a favorite but it costs 6 times as much and just a rollerball like my Schaefer. Plus it’s very heavy. Right now my Schaefer is my go to everyday pen. Plus we really don’t write much anymore do we. A tragedy of modern times. But when I do fill out a medical form on paper or just sign my name I go to my good looking red striped Schaefer Prelude Merlot Lacquer with horizontal line engraving Rollerball. Take that MB.

Great fountain pen, I really like how it looks and how smooth it writes. Great looking nib with beautiful engraving which is rare in this price segment. Comes with original Sheaffer converter, I personally prefer cartridges, bit for those who use converters it will be a good bonus as converters usually sold separately. Definately recommend.

Rich color, detail was quite nice, box was giftable. Comfortable to write with, nicely weighted.

A beautiful casing and general body to the pen. My only complaint is that the finger grip/pad is a cheap and loose plastic/rubber piece. I have another, cheaper Sheaffer pen that has a better grip at half the price. That said, the pen handles nicely as I would expect, but the grip really does remove a full star from my review, it is that different a level of quality from the rest of the pen.

I got the pen today, two of them, the black and the blue. Those write great right out of the box. These quickly have the honor to stay on my desk for daily use. The quality level is comparable to Parker Sonnet but with half the price. I tried to find some thing to complain, but none exist.I use Pelikan Royal blue ink for this pen, The ink is consistently flow at the first stroke even if being stowed away for weeks. I order another one while it still cost about $50

This pen was actually the Prelude Cobalt Blue Fountain Pen, Fine Nib. It's aesthetically beautiful; but the nib is too fine and, therefore, "scratchy." I have used Sheaffer pens since high school, shortly after the earth's mantle hardened, and have a fondness for the brand although A.T. Cross purchased the company in 2014 and uses manufacturers in Asia. Because Asian nibs tend to be finer that European fine nibs, this one came too fine for my writing. Further, as I age and develop and arthritic thumb, the grip on the hold, is a little too small and to far down the hold to be comfortable. I lament it because I love the pen for it color and style. Only, I cannot use it in comfort and need a bit more nib width to write smoothly and comfortably.

Sheaffer profesionales!!Calidad, Diseño, Comodidad en el manejo, no se puede pedir mas

This ballpoint may not be for everyone, as it is slightly fat, but I love it! Some background: I have a small (<10) collection of fountain pens, including a Sheaffer Prelude F - a gift from many years ago. I also have gained a TESCO engraved Sheaffer Prelude ballpoint in stainless steel, from the year 2000. Unfortunately, this is so slippery to use that I now call it Boris! Like Boris, it is useless for its intended purpose, so this purchase is its direct replacement.The art deco ballpoint is well-made, with a smooth action and a very smooth writer with the ‘K’ refill. Made mainly of metal, so it is a good weight in use. Although slightly chubby, this is very good for slightly rheumatic hands. Also, it looks very nice - hence recommended.Seller was great, too: excellent price and service.

It is a good writer but no without a few issues:What I received looks different to the photo.The screw cap seems to go on forever you can be a few seconds getting this off.Once off, and on the main barrel of the pen, the cap falls off very easily.It feels much lighter that pens I already have which were half the price.Not a disaster I just expected better.

I like to buy nice pens for work ( I buy too many ) and have tried all sorts from parker, waterman, cross and so on, but my favoutite is a Sheaffer 300 fountain pen. Having wasted money on a pilot fountain pen recently, I thought I would buy this one, because being a more expensive version of the Sheaffer 300, it was certain to be a better pen. I'm slightly dissapointed - it leaks ink all over the nib, although it writes ok ( but not as well as the 300 ! ) and it's a lot lighter in weight ( I prefer a slightly heavier pen ). I've now bought another Sheaffer 300 - a cheaper pen in the range, but in my opinion a much better pen !

As a nurse, I use pens a lot and have bought many over the years.This however is an amazing pen. Lovely to hold, easy and comfortable to write with. Not scratchy. And it’s refillable.The price is amazing for this high quality pen.

Needed a new nib for my existing prelude fountain pen and it was significantly cheaper to buy a whole new pen instead of just a nib. So for value for money - yes, this is good. I’ll try to repair the old nib and get it working, if so I’ll have a spare pen in a design I don’t care for (my original is plain black lacquer with silver trim).