on saleSheaffer VFM Fountain Pen - Coffee Edition (Limited Edition)

Product Code SH-E0942843

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on saleSheaffer VFM Fountain Pen - Coffee Edition (Limited Edition)

Product Code SH-E0942843

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$27.96

MSRP $34.95

Color:
Coffee Edition
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Vibrant. Fun. Modern. The sleek tapered profile of the Sheaffer VFM has an almost aerodynamic quality, and comes in a variety of finishes to suit any taste.

The Sheaffer VFM Coffee Edition features a light coffee brown finish and a charming cup and heart insignia printed on the back. Tailored for coffee lovers with a flair for writing, this special edition pen combines sleek design with stylish practicality, making it an ideal companion for everyday use.

The ombré coffee brown-colored lacquered metal body is accented by Regal Brown PVD trim and matching steel nib. It also has a coffee cup design on the back of the cap. With coffee as the inspiration, each pen is a sophisticated blend of various tones of brown and tan.

It features a satisfying snap cap that posts securely onto the back of the barrel when writing. The clip features a Sheaffer White Dot, the trademark symbol of writing excellence.

Unlike other Sheaffer pen models, the VFM accepts a standard international converter or cartridges. The fountain pen comes in a gift box with a standard international converter, ink cartridge, and warranty information included.

Condition
New
Brand
Sheaffer
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Brown
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, Standard international short ink cartridges, Standard international long ink cartridges
Filling Mechanism

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

Cartridge, Converter
Grip Material
Metal
Nib Size
Fine, Medium
Nib Color
Brown
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
11.4mm (0.45in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
11.4mm (0.45in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
14.5mm (0.57in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

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

7.5mm
Length - Body

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

120.2mm (4.73in)
Length - Cap
57.9mm (2.28in)
Length - Nib

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

16.0mm (0.63in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
137.2mm (5.40in)
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.

152.4mm (6.00in)
Weight - Body

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

13g (0.46oz)
Weight - Cap
7g (0.25oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
20.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

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

1.55ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

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

0.75ml

Customer Reviews

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Jim F.
Like Sheaffer

One of my first pens as a kid was a Sheaffer. This isn't exactly the same as I remember but then the pen probably wasn't as I remember.... For the price I like it a lot as a daily writer....

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Samuel B.

Love the colors. It's more like a medium when it comes to writing at least when using deatrementis archive black ink. Nice pen!

L
Lizzie
Adorable

I'm in love with the design and feel of my new pen! The ombre is a perfect roasted brown that's a bit more reddish in real life than on the screen. The matte finish feels really luxurious and the grip is this shiny black plastic that's easy to grip. It is a bit thinner than my other metal body fountain pens, which is my personal preference. The cap snaps on with what appears to be a plastic insert, so I wouldn't expect it to scratch anything when posted. And of course it has an adorable little coffee symbol printed on the end.

The writing experience is smooth, no notes no problems. Linewidth is what I'd expect out of a fine. I don't have a coffee brown ink so I put in Rohrer and Klingner's Alt Bordeaux instead, which is this dark mauve color that matches the brown metallic trim surprisingly well. The converter has a loose metal spring in it whose function I have yet to figure out, but it works like it should.

Overall- can't recommend this pen highly enough, especially for the price. It came packaged in a sturdy little box with a really cute coffee/writing motif, along with 2 cartridges and a converter. I showed it to my friend and now she wants one too... but definitely get one for yourself.

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.