Black and gold, black and nickel, chrome and gold, chrome and nickel, blue, magenta, green, purple are just some of the colors available in this model range. You name it and the Prelude is available giving you the choice to buy a fountain pen that suits your own style.

Here is a brief selection of Sheaffer Prelude fountain pens that available for sale

SHEAFFER PRELUDE FOUNTAIN PEN BRUSHED CHROME 22K GOLD    US $50.00

SHEAFFER PRELUDE FOUNTAIN PEN BLACK PALLADIUM 22K CAP    US $60.00

NEW SHEAFFER PEN 346 0 PRELUDE FOUNTAIN PEN    US $62.92

Sheaffer Prelude Black w Palladium cap Fountain Pen    US $69.00

Taking the comfort of the pen user into account, the body of the Sheaffer Prelude has been contoured so that a better fit is achieved ensuring that it is comfortable in the hand in case there are long stints necessary while writing. The pens also feature gripping pads so that the fingers don't slip while writing.

The Sheaffer Prelude fountain pen is a pen that has been keenly sought the world over and its no wonder with every pen crafted to the highest quality with 22K gold plate or chrome trim.

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Sheaffer Legacy Fountain Pens

The fountain pen, which is white, of course, is being sold by Apple who directs you to beatles.com where you can pick one up for £399. The pen was part of a line of memorabilia that was created to honor the album.

It may not appease fans completely who are still waiting for a deluxe remastered version of The White Album which was first released in 1968.

A close look at the pen shows that it has the autographs of John, Paul, George and Ringo on the upper half of the barrel of the pen and it all comes packaged in a tasteful looking white collector’s box.

These pens are carefully crafted so that they stand out as more than simple writing implements and continue to be the collectible items that have been popularly sought for years.

The collection is available in a range of finishes aiming to suit all kinds of tastes from the grand burnished gold 22K plated barrel and polished gold trim to the Palladium Straight Line Chase featuring deep-cut lines in the palladium plating of the barrel of the pen.

The Legacy can feel heavy in the hand due to the metal finish with which the body is created. This may take some getting used to although fans of the Sheaffer Legacy appreciate the weight and recognize it for the quality of craftsmanship with which it was made.

There have been a number of successive Sheaffer Legacy releases that we can refer to as the Legacy, the Legacy 2 and the Legacy Heritage. Each of these fountain pens is available for sale in their various finishes. Choose one from the selection of listings below.

Buy A Sheaffer Legacy Fountain Pen

Sheaffer Legacy 2 Brushed Gold Fountain Pen 18K Medium    US $325.00

Huge SHEAFFER White Dot Legacy NIB Fountain Pen NR    US $10.50

Sheaffer’s Legacy Fountain Pen    US $9.99

Sheaffer Legacy Fountain Pen Black Leather FINE nib    US $239.99

LEVENGER SHEAFFER PRELUDE FOUNTAIN PEN MEDIUM REFURB    US $39.95

SHEAFFER Legacy Fountain Pen with 18K Yellow Gold Nib    US $61.00

Sheaffer LEGACY 1 Brushed Gold Black New in Box    US $99.95

Classic Pens CP4 Set Civil War0099 1865 Sheaffer Legacy    US $1,688.00

There have been some notable differences between the various releases of each version of the Legacy. Some of these differences have been itemized below.

The original version of the Sheaffer Legacy fountain pen was made almost entirely by hand and this quickly becomes apparent when you pick it up and examine it. The exterior of this version of the pen was modelled very closely off of the renowned favourite Sheaffer PFM (Pen For Men). The obvious difference is that the PFM was made of injection molded plastic while the Legacy was made with a platinum finish.

There are small but noticeable differences between the original Legacy that was released in the 1990’s and the Legacy 2.

• The Legacy has squared corners at the cap and filler knob ends while the ends of the Legacy 2 are rounded.
• The Legacy has raised studs to retain the cap. The Legacy 2 has a compression ring and decorative gold accent ring, which provides a better air seal and is more attractive.
• The filler knob of the Legacy is plastic and has sharper edges than the rounded edges of the Legacy 2 filler knob which is made of metal.
• The nib sections of the Legacy and Legacy 2 are not interchangeable.

The Legacy and the Legacy 2 share the stylized look of the classic PFM snorkel filler. However the materials used reflect the modern technology available and the filling system utilizes the “Touchdown” system when filling from an ink bottle with the option of an ink cartridge also available.

Both the Legacy and the Legacy 2 have been replaced these days by the Legacy Heritage series of fountain pens. The Heritage pens do not utilize the “Touchdown” filler mechanism. It is also obvious that the Legacy Heritage has been streamlined in its construction to make its manufacture more economical.

It should also be noted to those who like a fountain pen with the option of a broad nib that the Sheaffer Legacy Heritage fountain pen is only available with fine or medium nib sizes.

You can buy a Montblanc George Bernard Shaw fountain pen from the pens for sale below. Simply follow the link to get more details.

NEW MONT BLANC FOUNTAIN PEN F 102388 GB SHAW EDITION    US $1,233.33

MONTBLANC G BERNARD SHAW BALLPOINT LIMITED EDITION PEN    US $770.00

MONTBLANC GEORGE BERNARD SHAW FOUNTAIN PEN    US $650.00

MONTBLANC BERNARD SHAW 3 PIECE SET NEW    US $2,199.99

The 2008 Writer's Edition fountain pen pays tribute to Nobel Prize winning author George Bernard Shaw. The pen features rings of marbled dark green lacquer that grow progressively narrower as they near the cap. The nib is 18K platinum-plated and is engraved with a flower to symbolize the flower girl Eliza Doolittle from Shaw's best-known play "Pygmalion".

The Montblanc Limited Writer's Edition "George Bernard Shaw" fountain pen will be available in August 2008. The limited numbers for this pen will be 16,000 fountain pens, 18,000 ballpoint pens and 4,000 sets that come accessorized with a mechanical pencil.

Browse through the following Montblanc fountain pens for sale or find out about some of the range of regular release and special edition fountain pens.

MontBlanc Meisterstuck LeGrand Fountain Pen

The Mont Blanc Meisterstuck is one of the most famous writing instruments of our time. The nib is hardcrafted and made from 18 K gold with a platinum inlay. Midway along the pen shaft are three gold-plated rings and the pen clip is also gold-plated. The pen barrel is a precious resin black.

Othe pens in the Monblanc Meisterstuck range include the Le Grand, Le Grand Traveller, and two tribute pens dedicated to the memories of Frederic Chopin and Mozart.

MontBlanc Boheme

The Boheme Royal Black and White fountain pen and the Boheme Royal fountain pen are both cartridge fountain pens with retractable platinum-plated 18 K gold nibs. The barrel of the fountain pen is covered in cut diamonds with a total weigh of approximately 15 carat. The barrel and cap is made from white gold and the pen clip is set with a paramount cut diamond.

MontBlanc Starwalker Resin

The MontBlanc Starwalker fountain pen is a cartridge pen that is made of black precious resin. The nib is a rhodium-plated 18 K gold nib. Working up the barrel, the rings and clip are platinum-plated. The pen is topped with a Montblanc floating star in a transparent cap.

The Starwalker range also features the Starwalker Cool Blue, the Starwalker Metal/Rubber and the Starwalker Doue.

Special Editions

Marlene Dietrich

The Montblanc Marlene Dietrich Special Edition fountain pen is a cartridge fountain pen that is characterised with a platinum-plated 18 K gold nib with a heartshaped hole. The pen's barrel and cap is made from black precious resin and is inlaid with the Montblanc signet in a mother-of-pearl inlay. The pen also features platinum-plated rings and the pen clip is set with a deep blue sapphire. The Marlene Dietrich special edition was a release limited to 1,901 pens.

Buy a MontBlanc Marlene Dietrich Special Edition fountain pen.

Greta Garbo

The Montblanc Greta Garbo Special Edition fountain pen was released to celebrate the 100th birthday of Greta Garbo. The fountain pen is made of black and cream colored precious resin. The body of the pen is shaped to resemble the female form in honor of the screen goddess and the pen clip is set with an Akoya pearl.

Buy a Montblanc Greta Garbo Special Edition fountain pen.

Anniversary Edition Fountain Pens

Mountblanc Meisterstuck Solitaire 100

The anniversary edition Montblanc Meisterstuck Solitaire 100 fountain pen was a release that was limited to just 100 pens. This beautiful pen is crafted in white gold and is structured with mammoth inlays. The handcrafted 18ct gold nib is inlaid with the Mont Blanc mountain massif. To top the pen off is a sparkling patented Top Wesselton diamond cut into a star shape.

Writers Limited Edition Fountain Pens

Every year since 1992 Montblanc have released a pen as a tribute to the great writers of world literature

Hemingway (1992)

Number made : 20,000 fountain pens
Pen Information
Coral red and dark brown precious resin with gold plated mountings and a rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib.

Agatha Christie (1993)

Released in two models, the Limited Edition and the Limited Edition 4810

Number made : Limited Edition - 23,000; Limited Edition 4810 - 4,810
Pen Information
Black precious resin with sterling silver and the snake's eyes set with rubies. The nib is gold-plated 18-karat. The Limited Edition 4810 is gold-plated sterling silver and the snake's head is set with sapphires.

Imperial Dragon (1993)

Released in two models, the Limited Edition and the Limited Edition 888.

Number made : Limited Edition - 3,500; Limited Edition 888 - 888
Pen Information
Made with a black resin barrel and features a solid gold dragon on the cap, the eyes are set with rubies on the Limited Edition and sapphires on the Limited Edition 888. The nib is rhodium-plated 18-karat gold.

Oscar Wilde (1994)

Number made : 20,000
Pen Information
The unconventionally decorated barrel and the many details hint at the passionate spirit of Oscar Wilde. Both the clip and the mountings are made of gold-plated 925 sterling silver. An engraved signature of the author decorates the cap of the pen.

Voltaire (1995)

Number made : 15,000
Pen Information
The barrel is black precious resin with gold 925 sterling silver mountings and an 18-karat gold nib.

Alexandre Dumas (1996)

Number made : 15,000
Pen Information
The barrel has a marbled precious resin finish with gold-plated mountings and inlays and a rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib.

Dostoevsky (1997)

Number made : 16,300
Pen Information
The black resin barrel is featured with a delicte ornamentation that carries on to the gold-plated rings and the nib. The clip is adorned with a domed sapphire-colored stone.

Edgar Allen Poe (1998)

Number made : 14,000
Pen Information
The cap and barrel features a midnight blue marbled finish with gold plated mountings and an 18-karat gold nib.

Marcel Proust (1999)

Number made : 17,000
Pen Information
The 8-sided barrel is adorned with delicate engravings and is made of 925 sterling silver as are the mountings. The rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib features an engraving of an hourglass.

Schiller (2000)

Number made : 14,000
Pen Information
The barrel is black resin while the cap is amber. Schiller's signature is inscribed on the cap and the 18-karat gold nib is decorated with a small crossbow.

Charles Dickens (2001)

Number made : 14,000
Pen Information
The barrel is a green precious resin  with 925 sterling silver cap and mountings. The nib is rhodium-plated 18-karat gold.

F. Scott Fitzgerald (2002)

Number made : 14,000
Pen Information
The barrel is a shimmering white mother-of-pearl which contrasts to the black precious resin cap which is decorated with the signature of F Scott Fitzgerald. The 18-karat gold nib is engraved with a 1920s urban skyline.

Jules Verne (2003)

Number made : 14,000
Pen Information
The barrel is made of bright blue lacquer with platinum-plated mountings and is surrounded by a guilloche consisting of evensized waves. The nib is rhodium-plated 18-karat gold.

Franz Kafka (2004)

Number made : 14,000
Pen Information
As tribute to Kafka's work "The Moetamorphosis" the barrel of the pen transforms from round to square. The top, clip and rings are made from 925 sterling silver and the barrel is a dark, deep red.

Miguel De Cervantes (2005)

Number Made : 13,000
Pen Information
The body is made of brown marbled lacquer and is embellished with the writer's signature. The 18-karat gold nib is engraved with the outline of a windmill.

Virginia Woolf (2006)

Number Made : 16,000
Pen Information
The barrel is jet-black precious resin with wave shaped guilloche on the barrel and cap. A faceted ruby is set on the clip and the nib is 18-karat gold engraved with two elm trees.

William Faulkner (2007)

Number made : 16,000
Pen Information
The barrel is black-brown shimmering precious resin that resolves into a platinum-plated upper body and cap with a subtle ring structure. The nib is hand-crafted 18-karat gold.

These are just a selection of the range of top quality Montblanc Fountain Pens available. For the opportunity to buy some of these fantastic pens, visit The Calligraphy Pen Store.