Eversharp Skyline
About This Model
Eversharp Skylines were an adventure in supermodern design in the early 1940s. Eversharp, too often a step behind Parker and Sheaffer, planned to steal a step with the Skyline. Their appearance is striking: long conical shape with graceful transition from cap to barrel; a beautiful look. In addition, these pens were early experiments with polystyrene barrels, which over time proved to have shrinkage issues. This problem aside, they are excellent writers, particularly their EF and Manifold nibs. They came in a range of sizes, colors, and cap patterns. The Skyline line also appealed to the post-war executive and new corporate culture, with the Presentation and Command Performance models, in 14k, and slight additions to the trim. Although Skylines were a significant step in pen design, and sold successfully, they only lasted for five years, to be replaced by the Eversharp Symphony in 1948-49.
About This Pen
This is the 1943-48 Standard Skyline, in brown. It is in very nice user condition — it cleaned up well, shows some wear, is a great writer. It is quite shiny and clean, with none of the typical shrinkage. There are two points of wear that bear noting: a deep scratch at the level of the clip’s end, probably from the clip being turned, and a few additional nicks in the cap. The derby/clip mount shows that the clip was twisted at one point. It was worked back into order, but a bit more of the groove is seen than should be although it it is not noticeable without being pointed out. All in all, with its very nice gold trim, this is a very nice looking pen. Best of all, the nib is special: this is a full medium writer with pretty substantial flex! To my knowledge, the flex nibs were seen less often in the solid color pens, so it was a pleasant surprise. Enjoy it, perhaps give it a case to protect the softer plastic.
Price: $90