Sheaffer Royal Selangor

[Lorna Reed]

I've had no problem with the clip on mine, and I wonder in what way it feels cheap? It doesn't feel at all cheap to me, but it is my only Sheaffer pen so I can't compare it to any other Sheaffer.I didn't know the section had plastic seam lines until I looked at it with an illuminated loupe, but I still love it anyway. It is one of my favourite pens. Always in rotation, and much used and inked with Iroshi. Kiri-same - a lovely combination. (IMO).

[sallywally]

I bought it for my sister. She loves it, and I love the feel in my hand - good and heavy. I haven't examined as closely as I might, but it feels like a good solid pen to me. I would've kept for myself, but the nib is too broad for me (at a European fine)and the line is great for her.

 

I think it's a beautiful pen, and in comparison I have a clutch of Namiki and Sailors at a pretty high end (Sailor Susutake XF and Brown Mosaic with Saibi Togi nib, Nakaya Heki Ascending Dragon and Bamboo Woods, both XXF)...I know it's far from being in that class - as it should be, given the huge price difference - but I still admire it.

[egretsrus]

I also bought mine from Teri and paid somewhere between $100-150 for it. Have never had a second thought and have enjoyed it far more than I even expected to. The nib is a dream, and as someone wrote above, always starts immediately even after a long hiatus. And (no affiliation) Teri was wonderful to do business with.

Lesley

[furple]

I also bought mine from Teri and paid somewhere between $100-150 for it. Have never had a second thought and have enjoyed it far more than I even expected to. The nib is a dream, and as someone wrote above, always starts immediately even after a long hiatus. And (no affiliation) Teri was wonderful to do business with.

Lesley

Thanks much!

 

Curious about one thing (and I really should start a poll): Do you write with the pen posted or not? Several people have mentioned (and I would expect it to be true) that the pen is top-heavy when posted. I mean, how could it not be with that sizable pewter cap on the end of it?

 

Anyone can feel free to address that issue, by the way.

[Lorna Reed]

I also bought mine from Teri and paid somewhere between $100-150 for it. Have never had a second thought and have enjoyed it far more than I even expected to. The nib is a dream, and as someone wrote above, always starts immediately even after a long hiatus. And (no affiliation) Teri was wonderful to do business with.

Lesley

 

Yes - Teri is great to deal with. My Royal Selangor never arrived and when I contacted Teri she immediately sent out another. Eventually the first pen was returned to her. It had arrived in the UK and Royal Mail (bless em!) :bonk: had never informed me that the pen was awaiting collection with custom charges to pay, so after languishing in a sorting office waiting for me to collect it: it was returned to sender.

[wspohn]

I expect it didn't sell because it is too darned heavy to write with for any period of time, and it doesn't feel good in the hand as a result. These pens get bought and then left ion the box or pen case rather than used. At least that's what I've done with mine.

[varmas]

I own 3 of the pens and at the tail end of their production Selangor Pewter was offering them at deep discounts. Bought 1 for about US$50 bundled with other pewter purchases.

 

My thought was this model would be an extension of Sheaffer Connaisseurs which I collect. Unfortunately the cap is disproportionately large for the barrel - this makes the pen rather top heavy when posted.

 

More versions of the Asian series were anticipated but the BIC takeover of Sheaffer put paid to that.

 

A lovely pen, if not for the cap, as you can use Balance II and Connaisseur nibs as well.

 

 

Stay well,

Solomon

[njagota]

I own 3 of the pens and at the tail end of their production Selangor Pewter was offering them at deep discounts. Bought 1 for about US$50 bundled with other pewter purchases.

 

My thought was this model would be an extension of Sheaffer Connaisseurs which I collect. Unfortunately the cap is disproportionately large for the barrel - this makes the pen rather top heavy when posted.

 

More versions of the Asian series were anticipated but the BIC takeover of Sheaffer put paid to that.

 

A lovely pen, if not for the cap, as you can use Balance II and Connaisseur nibs as well.

 

 

Stay well,

Solomon

 

Agreed, the cap is only good to look at on the table next to you. Posted makes the pen a non starter. But that extra fine nib is a thing of beauty so far. This pen will reward you for the patience it takes to get to understand it. Its not an instant rush. I am going to hunt down a Sailor fine and then compare the experience. Regards, Nimesh

[gregamckinney]

I think it is a sharp looking pen, and I love the sharp stub nibs on the Sheaffers of this era.

However, it is too short for me to use comfortably un-posted, and is one of the most poorly balanced pens ever when posted.

 

Regards, greg

[searcher18]

I bought mine for $109 and consider it a bargain. The broad nib is as smooth as they come and the pewter gives the pen a rugged feel and makes it ideal for carrying around.

[ImNotSam]

I own 3 of the pens and at the tail end of their production Selangor Pewter was offering them at deep discounts. Bought 1 for about US$50 bundled with other pewter purchases.

 

My thought was this model would be an extension of Sheaffer Connaisseurs which I collect. Unfortunately the cap is disproportionately large for the barrel - this makes the pen rather top heavy when posted.

 

More versions of the Asian series were anticipated but the BIC takeover of Sheaffer put paid to that.

 

A lovely pen, if not for the cap, as you can use Balance II and Connaisseur nibs as well.

 

 

Stay well,

Solomon

 

 

I have 3 also - I didn't buy them all at one, but in pretty quick order after I got the first one. All were almost ridiculously cheap (bought in 2009, I think). The nibs are superb. The pen is beautiful. I use it unposted, and to me the balance is perfect. As you and others have noted, the nib and section unit is interchangeable both with the Connaisseur and with the Balance II. As a matter of fact, a Balance II rollerball section will also fit the Royal Selangor body, if you can bear the shame of such an affront to the pen gods ...

[Pat M]

I find this pen to be a good one to use in my normal rotation. I don't post any of my pens so I don't find the weight to be an issue, but I do understand that issue for folks who do like to post. I find the medium 18K nib to be very good - starts quickly and smooth. The clip on mine is still tight but the pen has never been in a pocket so the clip has never had to withstand any flexing.

 

I purchased several of these when they were getting blown out and gave a couple of them as gifts to friends who enjoy using them and were impressed with the appearance.

 

I have noticed that the price has started to move up again, particularly for NOS, now that they are being offered for sale less frequently. IMO, they have been a pretty good bargain particularly when I consider the limited production - although it didn't feel like it when they were being blown out - and the 18K nib versus most pens in that same price range which are now sporting steel nibs.

 

Best,

Pat

[DRP]

I share the view that prices will gradually move upwards.

 

Even though the balance is not as good as it should be, the quality of workmanship and especially the fact that Royal Selangors are good writers will make them collectible in the long term.

[Tdot]

I'm also in the Bamboo club. This is one that's still in the box for something like 15 years, never bothered to try it. I liked it when I bought it, I like Sheaffer's in general, but this one was more out of curiosity for pewter. I've held it a few times but wasn't ever tempted to fill it, though I still think it's a keeper.

 

Now I'm curious about the actual production numbers. Does anyone know how many were made before BIC put the lid on Sheaffer? I have a note that says 300 pieces, I don't remember were that info came from, but it sounds very low. However the project was killed early so there can't be a huge number of them out there.

[wspohn]

No, there were 300 for North America alone.

 

There's a bunch of these out there and mostly unused as they are heavy, and unwieldy. I doubt they'll ever be worth very much, but they look nice and the nibs are quite good.