Fantasy Snorkel Fountain Pens Are Made In The U.S.A.
Tega Pen Company Welcomes You To "The Fantasy SNORKEL Pen Collection"
This site is dedicated to my great friend, Gary Lehrer, who gave me the inspiration and support to create the Fantasy Snorkel
New Age Materials Combined With A Tried And True Filling Technology
Amazing Acrylic Colors
Clip & Band Trim Options
Amazing Acrylic Colors
New materials available today are more vibrant, have a softer feel and allow for better pen balance
High Luster Finish
Clip & Band Trim Options
Amazing Acrylic Colors
With a 5 step sanding process and a final polishing operation, barrel and end caps are exceptionally smooth and seamless
Clip & Band Trim Options
Clip & Band Trim Options
Clip & Band Trim Options
Clips and bands are available in gold or silver to match the nib design of your choice
SNORKEL Nib Styles & Fantasy Pen Prices
Open PdAg Nib
Open Gold Nib
Open Gold Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $255.00
DiamondCast - $ 315.00
Demonstrator - $335.00
Open Gold Nib
Open Gold Nib
Open Gold Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $275.00
DiamondCast - $335.00
Demonstrator - $355.00
Triumph PdAg Nib
Open Gold Nib
Open Two Tone Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $295.00
DiamondCast - $355.00
Demonstrator - $375.00
Open Two Tone Nib
Triumph Two Tone Nib
Open Two Tone Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $285.00
DiamondCast - $355.00
Demonstrator - $375.00
Triumph Gold Nib
Triumph Two Tone Nib
Triumph Two Tone Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $305.00
DiamondCast - $365.00
Demonstrator - $385.00
Triumph Two Tone Nib
Triumph Two Tone Nib
Triumph Two Tone Nib
Solid Acrylic Fantasy Pen - $315.00
DiamondCast - $375.00
Demonstrator - $395.00
Demonstrators Have Arrived !
Crystal Clear
Tangerine & Turquoise
Exceptional Look
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The first production run of the clear Fantasy Snorkel barrels and caps are exquisite.
Exceptional Look
Tangerine & Turquoise
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 & Turquoise
Tangerine & Turquoise
Tangerine & Turquoise
With many translucent acrylic colors available, Tangerine & Turquoise were the choice of several customers, just after the first place choice of clear
Blue Sky
Vibrant Red
Tangerine & Turquoise
Only your imagination can limit the availability of demonstrator tints
Vibrant Red
Vibrant Red
Vibrant Red
Rich colors bring out the true meaning of the "Fantasy Snorkel" demonstrator
Brown Smoke
Vibrant Red
Vibrant Red
This Brown Smoke acrylic truly brought tears to my eyes when it was polished
AVAILABILITY- Original Sheaffer nibs from the 50's only
Triumph Nibs in Gold, Two Tone and Silver PdAg
Nibs Are Available In Fine, Medium and Broad.
Pen Clips And Bands Available In Gold Or Rhodium.
Clips are chromed for added strength
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 A, Gregg, Flex and Stub
Rare Snorkel Music Nibs are a special request only
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
Sheaffer's Original 6 Solid Colors In 1952
Sheaffer's Original 6 Solid Colors In 1952
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
Sheaffer's Original 6 Solid Colors In 1952
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
Sheaffer's Original 6 Solid Colors In 1952
Sheaffer Added 9 Colors During 1956 - 1959
As Sheaffer realized 6 solid colors was not a large selection, they added 9 more solid colors from 1956 to 1959
Promotional Ideas Of The 1950's
Snorkel "TM" Was Promoted As Their Thin Model
Sheaffer Added 9 Colors During 1956 - 1959
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
Snorkel "TM" Was Promoted As Their Thin Model
Snorkel "TM" Was Promoted As Their Thin Model
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
Snorkel "TM" Was Promoted As Their Thin Model
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 Order Your Fantasy Snorkel
1 - Pick Your Fantasy Acrylic
1 - Pick Your Fantasy Acrylic
1 - Pick Your Fantasy Acrylic
There are now over 35 different Fantasy acrylics , including 6 demonstrators and 20 DiamondCast to choose from.
Choose the acrylic description from the pictures in the Cap & Barrel or Demonstrator section in slides # 4, 5 & 6
2 - Pick Your Nib Grade
1 - Pick Your Fantasy Acrylic
1 - Pick Your Fantasy Acrylic
You can choose the current availability of: Account, extra fine, fine, medium and broad.
Flex, Stub and Music nibs have limited availability upon request
3 - Pick Your Nib Style
1 - Pick Your Fantasy Acrylic
4 - Pick Your Band And Clip Trim
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
4 - Pick Your Band And Clip Trim
4 - Pick Your Band And Clip Trim
4 - 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
4 - Pick Your Band And Clip Trim
Orders & Payment Options
Free Priority shipping withing the Unites States. Fantasy Snorkel Fountain Pens shipped outside the US will be charged actual shipping costs
Orders & Payment Options
4 - Pick Your Band And Clip Trim
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