I still have a bit more than a bit to learn, though I am making progress. This shot represents- idunno- maybe 30-40% of the 1940's Sheaffers I happen to have lying about at the moment. A non-trivial, though often rather ignored, era to collect. They sort of appeal, all clumped together like this ;) http://vacumania.com/websitelectures/sheaffer1940scluster40per.jpg regards David