sheaffer no nonsence

The Sheaffer NoNonsense, introduced in 1969, is so derivative of the classic Sheaffer flat top pens from 1914 through 1929 that one almost expects to find a lever on the side. Like many Sheaffer designs, the NoNonsense is so simple and straightforward that it is still in production today. The NoNonsense follows the simple, tubular design.The NoNonsense shares many of the design elements of the early flat tops in addition to the cap and barrel. The ball-end clip is a direct lift from the early straight clip pens, though the Sheaffer name is stamped "SHEAFFER" in simple block letters,The original NoNonsense pens were solid color with chrome trim and stainless steel nibs. The first pens likely had hard rubber feeds, which were still being produced in the 1960s, though this has long since changed to plastic. The pen quickly gained wide acceptance, and Sheaffer was making the pens in numerous colors, solid and translucent, and special screen-printed models.

NoNonsense pens are large, but very lightweight. The original "1969" pen measures 5 1/4 inches capped,f you love cheapies, as I do, you'll find the NoNonsense pens a great value. If you're a bottle filler and use a Sheaffer converter in the pen, beware the new version! The rubberized section is hard to wipe and may leave you with ink-stained fingers.