[Pen and Pencil Review] Sheaffer 100 Black Matte & Nickel
Even though I think I still have Christmas pens to review, I’m going to do my next birthday pen. So Many Pens. So Little Time! But they will eventually all get done. This week is a brand I’ve not featured often, they’re not a big part of my rotation, so it’s a nice change. Today I give you the Sheaffer 100 roller ball – matte black with nickel accents.
I’ve had a couple of Sheaffer fountain pens before – and one roller ball years ago. But this one is the first in a very long time. I put this on my Amazon wish list, and Jimmy ordered it for my birthday. The Sheaffer 100 is a handsome pen, black matte barrel with shiny chrome grip and accents.
The barrel runs about 5.5″ long capped and 5.75″ with the cap posted. The cap posts securely and is has a decent weight. There are some ridges that can dig into the fingers if you grip it just right. The nickel grip shows fingerprints, but that’s not a major ding.
The pen comes with one of the Sheaffer Slim Roller refills. The ink is dark and dries quickly. There’s some skipping with it, but not bad. I find it a fairly smooth writing experience.
The pen is a professional and investment pen. It’s not cheap. But if you need a gift pen or a pen that looks really good for professional reasons, this one isn’t bad.
The numbers:
1. How does it work? – 1 – This is a decent pen. The ink works for me. Nice, rich, black with a little skipping but not bad.
2. Grip and feel – 0.5 – The grip is shiny nickel. It’s hard but well-balanced in the taper. The length and weight are good.
3. Material – 1 It’s a solid pen with a lot of metal.
4. Overall Design – 1 – It’s solid. It’s very good looking with an elegant feel
5. Price Point – 0.5 – It’s not cheap. These pens run – if you don’t find them on serious sale – about $30-$35.
4.0 out of 5 Bronze Pencils
