Product Description
Type lever fill fountain pen
Product Name Sheaffer 500 Feather Touch
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA, 1940s
Length 4-7/8"
Filling System Lever filler (works well, restored)
Color Green striated (striped) with gold plated trim. Clear window on grip section.
Nib 14k masked Feather Touch #5 nib - fine, with some nice every day flex. It's rather uncommon to find flex in this era of Sheaffer nib, but you do see them occassionally on the Feather Touch nibs. See writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition. Only light handwear. Clear window on section. Trim is nice, with just a small area of plating wear on lever. Crisp and readable imprint. No cracks, chips, dings, or personalization.