In 1912 Walter A. Sheaffer takes his grand idea of a pen-filling apparatus that utilizes a lever system and, with his life savings, founds the W.A. Sheaffer company. The physical space of the company is a modest one - the backroom of Mr. Sheaffer's jewelry store - but the vision of the company is much more than modest. Nearly a century later, Sheaffer continue to offer generation after generation innovative, reliable and stylish writing instruments. These pens are used worldwide by loyal and diverse customers who appreciate elegance and class.

The Sheaffer Targa was fist produced in 1976 the name Targa was name after the Targa Florio, an open road endurance race held near Palermo Sicily. Founded in 1906 it was one of the oldest sports car racing events until it was stopped in 1977, it is now run as a rallying event. The Targa fitted with the iconic inlaid nib has been sold in much different finish in both classic and slim line. The classic fountain pen was the first size made in 1976 and with trends in the early 80s' leaning towards a sleeker look the slim model was introduced in 1982. These Targa writing instruments available at PenGallery are mint new stocks which was acquired recently. The pens come with modern Sheaffer packaging.