Product Description
Type Lever filling fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Balance, this started being called the Balance Admiral around 1938 based off of the size and nib. This is a full size model, neither slender nor fat.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1936-42, based off of the color and clip. The clip was formally introduced in 1935 and the color was introduced in 1936.
Length 5-1/2".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Golden brown striated celluloid. It has a narrow cap band 3/32" wide and a radius clip. Gold plated trim.
Nib FINE 14k Sheaffer's Feathertouch nib is smooth with a nice quantity of tipping material. The nib is springy and the two-tone masking is in great condition.
Condition Excellent + condition. The trim has brassing on the cap band and the ball end of the clip. The visiometer is very clear and the nib and barrel impmrints are clear. There are a few posting and capping marks on the barrel. There are no cracks, chips, dents, or major scratches. The cap lips on these Balances crack easily so please do not post the pen. We've fully restored the pen and it's working very well.
