{"product_id":"sheaffer-targa-1009-gold-barleycorn","title":"Sheaffer Targa 1009 Gold Barleycorn.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Sheaffer Targa 1009\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced in 1976, is constructed in brass with a fine cut barleycorn pattern in 23Ct. Gold electroplate.  It is a full sized 'Classic' pen, the slim version is the 1009s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the 14Ct. Gold 'inlaid diamond' nib with a medium point.  These nibs were made 'from scratch' by Sheaffer, starting with ingots of 24Ct. Gold, copper and silver which were mixed to conform to the 14 Ct. standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib features a characteristic slightly upturned tip which was designed to improve the writing experience.  it may take a bit of getting used to but certainly adds smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is a cartrifge\/converter filler, a new cartridge is included. The box is new, it is high quality and will serve well for transportation, protection, and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Targa 1009 sat well towards the top of the Targa range.  It is an outrageously attractive pen with the robustness and practicality to make an eye-catching daily writer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectablepens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57997997965696,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4239\/files\/P1190280.jpg?v=1777473419","url":"https:\/\/collectablepens.co.uk\/products\/sheaffer-targa-1009-gold-barleycorn","provider":"Collectablepens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}