The Sheaffer Imperial Brushed Chrome is an all metal pen, although the barrel is overlayed onto a plastic core which allows the cap to fit flush with the barrel when capped. This is a very neat arrangement giving a smooth, clean line to the pen.
At 13.2 cm. capped, 14.6 cm. posted and a barrel diameter of 1.2 cm. it is a good sized pen with a chunky, solid feel. The brushed steel finish is quite tactile and has the advantage of not showing fingerprints. The innersprung, chrome plated clip carries the Sheaffer 'White Dot' sign of quality.
The steel inlaid 'diamond' nib, stamped 'Sheaffer' has the characteristic slightly upturned point, designed to give a larger contact area with the paper, aiding ink delivery and smoothness.
The pen is a cartridge/converter filler, it is fitted with the original Sheaffer ink converter which works well and is clean and simple to operate. It writes with a super smooth, fine line and is a pleasure to use.
The box and outer sleeve is new, it is of very high quality and will serve well for tranport, protection, and display.
In excellent condition throughout, this Sheaffer Imperial Brushed Chrome is a very robust and practical pen, it would make a first class every day writer.