Fantasy Snorkel Fountain Pens Are Made In The U.S.A.
Tega Pen Company Welcomes You To "The Fantasy SNORKEL Pen Collection"
BRINGING BACK THE 50's
1952-1959 SNORKEL Pens Reborn in a Variety of Fantasy Colors and Nib Options
New Age Materials Combined With A Tried And True Filling Technology
Amazing Acrylic Colors
New materials available today are more vibrant, have a softer feel and allow for better pen balance
High Luster Finish
With a 5 step sanding process and a final polishing operation, barrel and end caps are exceptionally smooth and seamless
Clip & Band Trim Options
Clips and bands are available in gold and silver to match the nib design of your choice
SNORKEL Nib Styles & Fantasy Pen Prices
Open PdAg Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $235.00
Demonstrator - $290.00
Open Gold Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $255.00
Demonstrator - $310.00
Open Two Tone Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $265.00
Demonstrator - $320.00
Triumph PdAg Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $275.00
Demonstrator - $330.00
Triumph Gold Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $285.00
Demonstrator - $340.00
Triumph Two Tone Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $295.00
Demonstrator - $350.00
Demonstrators Have Arrived !
Crystal Clear
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The first production run of the clear Fantasy Snorkel barrels and caps are exquisite.
Exceptional Look
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Removing the machining scratches inside the cap and barrel were my primary concerns in making these demonstrators PERFECT
Tangerine
With many translucent acrylic colors available, tangerine was the choice of several customers, just after the first place choice of clear
Blue Sky
Only your imagination can limit the availability of demonstrator tints
Vibrant Red
Rich colors bring out the true meaning of the "Fantasy Snorkel" demonstrator
Brown Smoke
This Brown Smoke acrylic truly brought tears to my eyes when it was polished
Fantasy SNORKEL Cap And Barrels In Assorted Acrylic Colors
Deep Acrylic, Vibrant Colors
AVAILABILITY
Triumph Nibs in Gold, Two Tone and Silver PdAg
Nibs Available In Fine, Medium and Broad
Pen Clips And Bands Available In Gold Or Rhodium
Open Nibs in Gold, Two Tone and Silver PdAg
Limited Availability On Original 14K Gold Feed ($20.00)
Nibs available in: A, XFine, Fine, Medium & Broad
*Additional Cost For Gregg, Flex and Stub
Rare Snorkel Music Nibs are a special request onl
Perfect Gift For Any Pen Collector
Pen Comes Luxuriously Displayed And Protected In A White Satin Bed Interior And Spring Action Pen Box
All pens components are meticulously restored, all nibs are adjusted for smooth writing and come with a 1 year total satisfaction guarantee
The History Of The SNORKEL
The History of the SNORKEL
The Ink Gets Sucked Up The Tube By Vacuum
The "Snorkel" filling system prevents the dipping of the nib and feed into the ink bottle making it an extremely clean filling system
Sheaffer's Original 6 Solid Colors In 1952
From 1952 to 1956 Sheaffer only had six solid colors available: Blue, Burgundy, Black, Grey, Brown and Green
Sheaffer Added 9 Colors During 1956 - 1959
As Sheaffer realized 6 solid colors was not a large selection, they added 9 more solid colors in 1956 to 1959
Promotional Ideas Of The 1950's
As a way to differentiate the snorkel for other fountain pens, Sheaffer introduced short, pointed phrases to highlight the filling system
18 Components Needed To Make A Snorkel
Recognized as the most complicated filling system in any fountain pen, it also was the most dependable and one of the most efficient pens ever made
Snorkel "TM" Was Promoted As Their Thin Model
In the 1950's a thin model pen was the demand of the every day writer. As time went on the demand for a thin model was lost. Tega Pen Company has designed the Fantasy Snorkel to be fatter and well balanced
How To Fill A SNORKEL
Five Simple Steps
Step 1 - Turn the blind cap counter clockwise
Step 2 - Pull out the filler tube
Step 3 - Dip the Snorkel tube into the ink
The Last 2 Steps
Step 4 - Push the filler down and count to 7 with the snorkel tip IN THE INK
Step 5 - Turn the blind cap clockwise to retract the snorkel tube
Your Pen Is Ready To Write
Over 30 years ago, the late Frank Dubiel tested several popular pens of the time in a "real world" situation. Two models of each pen were used to write 500 words per day using Carter blue-black ink with one fill
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Fountain Pen Journal Article
How To Order Your Fantasy Snorkel
Pick Your Fantasy Acrylic
There are now over 25 different Fantasy acrylics , including the demonstrators, to choose from. Choose the acrylic description from the pictures in the cap & barrel or demonstrator section
Pick Your Nib Grade
You can choose the current availability of: Account, extra fine, fine, medium and broad.
Flex, Stub and Music nibs have limited availability upon request
Pick Your Nib Style
You can choose an open nib or the triumph nib, sometimes referred to as the conical nib. These are available in PdAg (silver) , gold or two tone
Pick Your Band And Clip Trim
Gold or silver cap bands and gold plated or silver/chrome clips are available to match the nib style you choose. Special requests welcomed
Free Priority Shipping
Free Priority shipping withing the Unites States. Fantasy Snorkel Fountain Pens shipped outside the US will be charged actual shipping costs
Orders & Payment Options
Upon receiving your detailed order I will respond promptly with availability and pricing.
Payment options include PayPal and credit card by phone or fax
Reproduction Pen Trays - $35.00
Trays 7 x 7 1/4
Reproduction of the original
vintage pen tray
Trays Hold 10 Pens
Made From All Wood
Sides and front border are solid oak
Assorted Colors Available
Quality You Can Count On
Trays Make The Perfect Display
