Sheaffer Pen Company was founded in 1913 by Walter A. Sheaffer in Fort Madison, IOWA (USA), which is still the main production factory. In 1908, Mr. Sheaffer invented the first refillable fountain pen. The pen's simple refill by lever-action system revolutionized the writing habits of Americans for decades to follow. Since October 1997, Sheaffer® has been part of the BIC Group. From timeless classic to stylish and practical innovation, Sheaffer® writing instruments are modern, comfortable, fine, multi-purpose … Sheaffer®, premium writing instruments trademark, combine form and function to suit every lifestyle, and bear the Sheaffer mark of quality.