Joe, you're right about the Spartan. I have one that is beautiful and light and sews like a dream. I use it when I am holding classes; let the ladies have their choice, FW, 301, Spartan, 99k, and new Janome (if I take on that many students at one sitting.). My room gets crowded quickly.
And, yes, I do see the feather. But I had to go back and really look.