on saleSheaffer Icon Fountain Pen - Red/Black

Product Code SH-E0911143

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on saleSheaffer Icon Fountain Pen - Red/Black

Product Code SH-E0911143

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$94.50

MSRP $135.00

Color:
Red/Black
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The Icon delights with a wraparound clip, ample profile and balanced weight. Insightful design details and exceptional functionality deliver a writing experience second to none.

This Sheaffer Icon fountain pen features a metallic red lacquered metal body, with black PVD accents, glossy black trim, and a hooded silver stainless steel nib in fine or medium. It features a satisfying snap cap that posts securely onto the back of the barrel when writing. It comes with a proprietary Sheaffer converter as well as Sheaffer ink cartridges.

Condition
New
Brand
Sheaffer
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Red
Demonstrator

Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.

No
Body Material
Lacquered metal
Cap Type

How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).

Snap-cap
Compatible inks & refills

Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.

Bottled ink, Proprietary Sheaffer ink cartridges
Filling Mechanism

How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.

Cartridge, Converter
Nib Size
Fine, Medium
Nib Color
Silver
Nib Material
Steel
Postable

Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.

Yes
Retractable

Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).

No
Diameter - Body
12.8mm (0.50in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
14.3mm (0.56in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
17.7mm (0.70in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.

9.3mm
Length - Body

The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.

125.7mm (4.95in)
Length - Cap
64.5mm (2.54in)
Length - Nib

The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.

7.0mm (0.28in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
133.1mm (5.24in)
Length - Overall (Posted)

When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.

145.9mm (5.74in)
Weight - Body

If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.

29g (1.02oz)
Weight - Cap
15g (0.53oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
44.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.

1.40ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.

0.90ml

Customer Reviews

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Colin H.
Good for the Price

I have used this to practice my penmanship skills over the five days I have owned it. It lays down ink (cartridge) very well for the price point. Unfortunately, I dropped it on a porcelain floor from table height and the finish chipped badly. (The nib was capped, so no harm to the business end.) Be careful if you want to keep the cosmetics flawless.

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Gail B.
Sheaffer icon

I had given this pen a 3 star but since I have used it more and more I decided to change to 5 star. It’s beautiful and the size is excellent for me. I have learned not to turn the pen when writing. It is very comfortable to hold and the looks are perfect.

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Javier R.
I love it

Bought this because I have a preference for these types of fountain pens. I love the contrast of the red and black colors of the body; the cap clicks satisfyingly onto the body with a magnet, and it writes beautifully smooth (to my admittedly non expert judgement). I also like that it comes with a converter, which works very nicely. All in all I’m very happy with this pen.

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Sheila K.
Itty bitty nib

I like this pen. It's a bit larger than I am used to, and it make the little nib look a bit odd (like the head-hunted hunter in Beetlejuice), but it writes well, is a nice weight and I love the color.

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G.B.
Sheaffer icon fountain pen fine nib

The pen is beautiful but I have trouble with it not writing well. A slight turn of the pen and it quits writing. This makes me regret the purchase.

FAQs about Fountain Pens

How do I fill a fountain pen with ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the pen's filling mechanism, which you can find in the Technical Specs section above. 

Here's a quick definition of the most common filling mechanisms:

  • Cartridge - A small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write! Check out our quick guide here.
  • Converter - A detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter. Here's a video for how to fill a cartridge/converter pen using a LAMY pen as an example.
  • Eyedropper - A pen that utilizes the entire barrel as a reservoir for ink. Ink is directly filled into the barrel, allowing for a high ink capacity. Here's a video on how to do it!
  • Piston - A type of filling system that uses a retracting plunger inside a sealed tube to draw ink into a pen. They are typically either twist or push-operated. These pens cannot accept cartridges or a converter, and only fill from bottled ink.
  • Vacuum - A push-style piston that uses pressure to fill the large pen body with ink. They seal the ink chamber when closed, making it ideal for flying without risk of leaking. Check out our video on how to use a vac filler here.

Check out more info on these filling mechanisms including a video on how to fill each one on our blog.

How do I clean a fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the filling mechanism, but it mostly comes down to flushing it out with water, and sometimes a little bit of Pen Flush if the ink is really stuck. 

It's a bit easier to show than to tell, so we've put together a few quick videos showing you the process:

How often do I need to clean my fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. 

Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

My pen won’t write! What do I do? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

First things first... make sure you have ink in the pen! Be sure that the ink cartridge or converter is seated properly in the pen, and that you aren't out of ink.

We always recommend you give your pen a good cleaning first, using our Goulet Pen Flush, or a drop of dish soap in some water. New pens often have some machining oil residue left in the feed, so a good cleaning often does the trick first.

If that still doesn't work, try priming the feed. This consists of either dipping your pen nib and feed in ink, or forcing ink from the converter down into the feed. 

If it’s still not working after that, please reach out to us so we can help! 

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

You can submit a return request within 30 days of your order date. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.

Please note we are unable to accept a return of any Namiki or Sailor Bespoke fountain pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.