Sheaffer
Sentinel Deluxe (Touchdown)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Touchdown Filler
Condition
Good condition, shows minor signs of vintage wear
Estimated Value
$75 - $150
Era
Vintage 1950s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Touchdown Filler
Body Material
Plastic / Lucite
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Burgundy and Gold Cap
Cap Type
Snap Cap
Clip Design
Sheaffer 'White Dot' style clip with Shepherd's Crook design
Barrel Shape
Cigar-Shaped / Tapered
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Triumph Nib
Nib Condition
Good, clean Triumph nib with proper tipping alignment
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 130mm capped, 120mm uncapped
Weight Estimate
Medium weight, well-balanced
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1950s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good condition, shows minor signs of vintage wear
Filling System Condition
Requires restoration of the inner rubber sac and O-ring seal for full functionality
Estimated Value
$75 - $150
Special Features
Features the iconic conical Triumph nib and the pneumatic Touchdown filling mechanism introduced in 1949
Ink Recommendations
Standard dye-based fountain pen inks such as Waterman Serenity Blue
Care Recommendations
Requires periodic replacement of the pneumatic rubber sac and seals; flush with clean water regularly
Interesting Facts
The Touchdown filling system was advertised as a revolutionary pneumatic filler that could fill the pen to capacity in a single stroke
Overall Assessment
A classic mid-century American vintage pen featuring Sheaffer's distinctive inlaid Triumph nib and metal cap combination