Sheaffer 300 Chrome Ballpoint Pen with Gold Tone Trim

I searched YouTube and Reddit for reviews and opinions on this pen, and came up with nothing, even though Schaeffer is a well-known pen, right up there with Cross and Parker. There weren't a lot of reviews at the time on Amazon either. I bought this on how it looked and on the info Amazon provided. Here's my impressions: This is a very well-made, professional-looking pen that you would think would be very expensive yet isn't. It is a twist to reveal the refill. The Schaeffer name is etched nicely in the middle. The top has two ridges that look classy along with the iconic white dot, and two sets of two ridges near the middle, above and below the Schaeffer name. I hate boring clips; this one is excellent with the space in the middle, similar to a Waterman. It looks good in your shirt pocket. This is a pen with some heft. If you like a pen on the heavy side, this is for you. I have essential tremor and a heavier pen seems to work better for me. It is not as slim as most pens. It writes well, but I plan to try a Monteverde refill, which I also use in my Parker IM pen; not the same one, but they make separate refills for both pens. That'll be my next Amazon order. It's important to me to have a professional looking pen without over-spending. This is exactly what I want in a pen, all-around.

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 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.

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.

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.

Fountain pen cartridges were dried out and not useable

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