Sheaffer 300 Chrome Ballpoint Pen with Gold Tone Trim

I searched YouTube and Reddit for reviews and opinions on this pen, and came up with nothing, even though Schaeffer is a well-known pen, right up there with Cross and Parker. There weren't a lot of reviews at the time on Amazon either. I bought this on how it looked and on the info Amazon provided. Here's my impressions: This is a very well-made, professional-looking pen that you would think would be very expensive yet isn't. It is a twist to reveal the refill. The Schaeffer name is etched nicely in the middle. The top has two ridges that look classy along with the iconic white dot, and two sets of two ridges near the middle, above and below the Schaeffer name. I hate boring clips; this one is excellent with the space in the middle, similar to a Waterman. It looks good in your shirt pocket. This is a pen with some heft. If you like a pen on the heavy side, this is for you. I have essential tremor and a heavier pen seems to work better for me. It is not as slim as most pens. It writes well, but I plan to try a Monteverde refill, which I also use in my Parker IM pen; not the same one, but they make separate refills for both pens. That'll be my next Amazon order. It's important to me to have a professional looking pen without over-spending. This is exactly what I want in a pen, all-around.

I purchased this Sheaffer 300 fountain pen to add to my ever-growing FP collection. I've always used and loved Sheaffer writing instruments and stationery, and the 300 is just as high-quality as my vintage Sheaffer pens. The medium stainless steel nib glides across the page smoothly and quickly! The 300 is an all metal pen (minus the grip section, which is resin) and is probably the heaviest Sheaffer I own. I like a heavy pen as long as it's well balanced with the cap posted. Honestly, this is one of the best balanced pens that I've ever used. Especially being so heavy. The pen arrived in a very nice black Sheaffer gift box and included 2 cartridges and an ink converter. I use a converter 99% of the time because I'm a huge fan of bottled ink. I inked the pen with vintage Sheaffer's green ink. A beautiful shade of blue/green! One of my favorite inks! It flows well and is well lubricated. The clip is spring loaded which is a nice touch! If you like thick and heavy pens, the 300 is the pen for you! See photos for size reference compared to other popular Sheaffer models! An excellent value! Highly recommend!

Sheaffer has always had a special place in my heart, my Father used Sheaffers back in the 60’s-70’s-80’s As a child, I remember that white dot on the clip, but never knew the significance. The 300 is a heavy, bold pen that sits good in the hand, a bit back heavy when posted but not a problem for large hands. it looks and feels more expensive than it is. Amazing quality and craftsmanship, and writes so smooth(med nib). buy with confidence with the 300, it’s an elegant, awesome functioning pen that will impress in more ways than one.

Sheaffer has always come up with good writing instruments. I've had a Sheaffer fountain pen for the last 15 years and its still going strong. I initially bought a Parker Sonnet FP which was a terrible writer and skips a helluvalot!.I promptly returned that one in exchange for this Sheaffer. First impressions are that the packaging is terrible! Its a poorly made in Thailand box. The pen appears new but was wrapped in a dirty plastic. So if this pen is a gift, look elsewhere as the presentation does NOT impress. Moving on, if you buy a pen to write with as I do, then you would not be disappointed. This Sheaffer with medium nib writes very well. It does not skip and is not too wet. My only complaint is that the top of the nib where you grip when you write is made from plastic (as compared to metal for the Parker Sonnet) and feels cheap. Sheaffer could do better by going metal there. The next con is perhaps the weight of the cap. I like my instruments to have some girth to it. But when used posted, the balance is a little off and sometimes feels like its gonna fall the other way. The cap will not fall off the pen - Its well secured once posted. But the balance is off. This is no biggie and I can always use the pen unposted and it still feels sizable and has a nice.weight to it. I won't try any other brands now with this pen. Except perhaps the Lamy. Good pen. Try it!

I got the dark green model. It fits well in my hand and the nib was 100% ready to write when I inked it up. (I used the converter that is included and Noodler's Squeteague ink). It's solid-feeling and a good size, even unposted, in my large hands. A very good value.

I ordered the Sheaffer 300 in black with gold trim. The body of this pen is entirely metal, which means it is a very substantial pen. (I believe that others in the 300 line may have resin barrels. Something to consider if you want a lighter pen.) This pen cost me just shy of $70.00, but looks much more expensive. This particular version has a two-tone steel nib. Even though it's steel, not gold, it lays down a nice, wet line. Wet, but not sloppy. The nib itself is basically the same bullet proof nib you'll find on the Prelude and other Sheaffer models. It's a proven design that works well. No skipping. A twist converter is included, so you have the option of using any number of inks available on the market. As I said earlier, it is a substantial pen. Part of that is due to the 300's girth. The diameter is wider than many pens, making it comfortable in the hand. The cap has an articulated lever style clip which can be safely clipped to just about any thickness of cloth without worrying about it becoming sprung. The cap itself is heavy and will make the pen feel top heavy if you post it. (I usually use my pens unposted, so this isn't a problem for me.). It's a handsome, professional looking pen that you'll be proud to bring out at the most formal business meeting.

The tip if the nib came slightly bent... It required an angle for it to write properly. I am trying to return it...

Ordered a Medium nib but it writes like a Fine. Lovely pen! Nice weight when posted.