1960s Sheaffer PFM III Fountain Pen The “Safety” moniker derives from

The “Safety” moniker derives from the screw-cap design: an innovation at the time that ensures the cap would not come off when the pen is carried in a pocket

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Nickel-plated trim shows no brassing or other notable wear

Becuase the color did not sell well when it was introduced in 1927 and was more fragile than Red or Black

Black hard rubber on the fountain barrel shows some scratches from the cap being screwed on over the years

1960s Sheaffer PFM III Fountain Pen The “Safety” moniker derives fromVintage: 1960s Make: Sheaffer Model: PFM III Color: Black Materials: Bakelite C 11, gold plated trim Filling System: Snorkel filler (sac and seals replaced, guaranteed to fill and write as designed with no leaks). To fill one: (1) turns the blindcap to fully extend the Snorkel tube from the feed; (2) pulls the blindcap back to fully extend the pump; (3) submerses the Snorkel tube in ink; then (4) depresses the blindcap back into the barrel with one