Sheaffer 300 Matte Black Lacquer Ballpoint Pen

I purchased this Sheaffer 300 fountain pen to add to my ever-growing FP collection. I've always used and loved Sheaffer writing instruments and stationery, and the 300 is just as high-quality as my vintage Sheaffer pens. The medium stainless steel nib glides across the page smoothly and quickly! The 300 is an all metal pen (minus the grip section, which is resin) and is probably the heaviest Sheaffer I own. I like a heavy pen as long as it's well balanced with the cap posted. Honestly, this is one of the best balanced pens that I've ever used. Especially being so heavy. The pen arrived in a very nice black Sheaffer gift box and included 2 cartridges and an ink converter. I use a converter 99% of the time because I'm a huge fan of bottled ink. I inked the pen with vintage Sheaffer's green ink. A beautiful shade of blue/green! One of my favorite inks! It flows well and is well lubricated. The clip is spring loaded which is a nice touch! If you like thick and heavy pens, the 300 is the pen for you! See photos for size reference compared to other popular Sheaffer models! An excellent value! Highly recommend!

I purchased this pen for my husband who loves fountain pens. He said that it feels great when he writes and so far no leakage. He uses it everyday and fines that it is of good quality.

I only wish I could have afforded the more expensive one as I’m sure it writes even smoother than the one I got.But I love writing with it and it is Quite handsome. At first it was a bit difficult to get the ink to flow but with a little persistence and instructions, it’s now all great.

Sheaffer has always had a special place in my heart, my Father used Sheaffers back in the 60’s-70’s-80’sAs a child, I remember that white dot on the clip, but never knew the significance.The 300 is a heavy, bold pen that sits good in the hand, a bit back heavy when posted but not a problem for large hands. it looks and feels more expensive than it is.Amazing quality and craftsmanship, and writes so smooth(med nib). buy with confidence with the 300, it’s an elegant, awesome functioning pen that will impress in more ways than one.

I got the dark green model. It fits well in my hand and the nib was 100% ready to write when I inked it up. (I used the converter that is included and Noodler's Squeteague ink). It's solid-feeling and a good size, even unposted, in my large hands. A very good value.

The best moderately priced fountain pen. It's a joy to use!

Fountain pen cartridges were dried out and not useable

I ordered the Sheaffer 300 in black with gold trim. The body of this pen is entirely metal, which means it is a very substantial pen. (I believe that others in the 300 line may have resin barrels. Something to consider if you want a lighter pen.)This pen cost me just shy of $70.00, but looks much more expensive. This particular version has a two-tone steel nib. Even though it's steel, not gold, it lays down a nice, wet line. Wet, but not sloppy. The nib itself is basically the same bullet proof nib you'll find on the Prelude and other Sheaffer models. It's a proven design that works well. No skipping. A twist converter is included, so you have the option of using any number of inks available on the market.As I said earlier, it is a substantial pen. Part of that is due to the 300's girth. The diameter is wider than many pens, making it comfortable in the hand.The cap has an articulated lever style clip which can be safely clipped to just about any thickness of cloth without worrying about it becoming sprung. The cap itself is heavy and will make the pen feel top heavy if you post it. (I usually use my pens unposted, so this isn't a problem for me.).It's a handsome, professional looking pen that you'll be proud to bring out at the most formal business meeting.