Sheaffer Vfm Chrome Ballpoint Pen

Overall Pen is of good quality and style... however I have given one 🌟 rating as they did not check the piece before sending as it has blockage...seems some one has returned it before... I ve asked for replacement now...

Smooth to write

Its metal started coming off

Nice

like it very much

Firstly, this is a cheap fountain pen (strictly a cartridge only pen) by European standards. Anyone wanting a pump-fill pen (or a converter) should look elsewhere. It's a decent everyday pen but is rather outclassed by many others in its price range.It takes universal/international short cartridges; Sheaffer produce ones marked VFM - they are just universal fit cartridges. Sheaffer proprietary cartridges will not fit. It will only accomodate one cartridge (no room for a spare): the reason for this is that the working cartridge is locked in place to avoid leaks, making this a good bag/pocket/school/travel pen.The pen writes smoothly, with good ink flow and no skipping. The line width doesn't really vary and has little character. It is a small, narrow pen with a light feel. I doubt that I could use it to write a long essay - it is a tad slippery and has no 'presence'.The cap can be posted on the pen to alter the balance, but it is not a good fit and wobbles. The pocket clip isn't hinged as on 'better' Sheaffers.The pen's finish is good, but I feel that it may not be durable in the long term. This is essentially a school or pocket pen, good for casual use and for travel.Is it worth £14 or so? In my view: NO, not really: there are more versatile Waterman and Parker pens (and Chinese ones) which will accept ink converters and which write just as well.I only paid £7 for mine, and at that price there is little to complain about. But at the recommended price it only earns 3 stars.At a lower price the Jinhao X250, X450 or X750 pens perform better and are more versatile. However, they are larger pens, although they are very smooth writers and (for me) are comfortable for long essays. For a very fine line (and versatility of cartridge or bottled ink) the Jinhao 51A is a much more interesting - and much smaller - pocket pen.A much better pen is the which may be found in a two pen set for £12-16. I'd recommend a Parker Vector, IM or Urban, or a Waterman Kultur or Allure, or Pelikan Jazz Elegance as far better choices at around the same rpice or a tad more.Not recommended unless under £8.A very large number of people have complaints about this pen. By far the most seem not to have much common sense which goes as far as reading reviews, or even having a basic grasp of what a fountain pen is. That said, this is not a great pen; it is not even a good pen - it is a pen . . . and in reality not a very good one.

This is a lovely pen. Colour is bright, as illustrated, and the satin finish with slightly larger barrel is very comfortable to hold.Couple that with smooth writing ball point and ink that doesn't smudge and this is a very nice pen to use. It has weight but not so much as to tire holding it and it is well balanced.Bought in 2 colours and both lovely. Would definitely buy again.One was a gift for a friend and she is very happy with her pen too.Bought on offer and at reduced price it was extremely good value.

I’ve always had a fascination for pens from a very early age, beautiful fountain pens are my absolute favourite but sometimes they aren’t always the most practical of pen.I must admit this is my first sheaffer pen. For some reason they have never appealed to me as a brand before, I never liked their style. I saw this pen in a fantastic violet/pink colour and it was very inexpensive so I decided to give it a try and it’s a great pen.I wouldn’t hesitate in giving this as a gift to a female friend/relative as I have enjoyed using it.I love the funky colour.

I previously purchased a parker rollerball (sonnet) around £40 - great pen but the refill are not as good quality - very scratchy. I was also gifted a waterman (also a great quality pen around the same price as the Parker) but only fine refills sold. I took a punt on this pen and was pleasantly surprised. The pen is at the budget end but has a nice weight, size, quality finish, and the cartridge is of a better quality than the Parker and Waterman - it writes smoothly and is the best of those tried to date. The lid firmly clicks into place - and holds onto the top of the pen although it doesn't click into a firm position but certainly isn't loose. Overall a great pen which far outweighs its price-tag.

I bought this for the peacock teal colour, as I'm a Harry Potter nerd and figured it's a good colour for a grown-up Slytherin. Lucius Malfoy would definitely like it. I've been making notes with it in my law degree textbooks, and it not only writes smoothly and feels comfy to grip, it gives me that bit of extra motivation to work hard at my studies, with my imaginary husband's approval :)