Sheaffer
Triumph Valiant
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler (Vac-Fil)
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor wear on trim and barrel
Estimated Value
$100 - $250
Era
Vintage 1940s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler (Vac-Fil)
Body Material
Celluloid (Vac-Stripe or Pastel)
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Burgundy (Cordovan Brown)
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Sheaffer White Dot clip
Barrel Shape
Cigar-Shaped / Streamlined
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Triumph Nib
Nib Condition
Triumph conical nib is straight, aligned, and retains original tipping
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 130mm capped, 115mm uncapped
Weight Estimate
Medium weight, well-balanced
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1940s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with minor wear on trim and barrel
Filling System Condition
Requires restoration of the plunger mechanism and seals
Estimated Value
$100 - $250
Special Features
Features the iconic tubular Sheaffer Triumph nib and signature White Dot
Ink Recommendations
Standard dye-based fountain pen inks, avoiding heavily pigmented or shimmer inks due to the vintage filling system
Care Recommendations
Professional restoration recommended for the Vac-Fil mechanism; store out of direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
The Triumph nib was introduced during WWII and designed to withstand heavy writing pressure
Overall Assessment
A classic mid-century vintage fountain pen that represents Sheaffer's engineering prowess from the golden age of American fountain pens